Happy Stories From our customers

Hi Joe,

Got the ring last night, and we love it! The band goes perfectly with
the engagement ring, and the set looks amazing together. I almost had
to wrestle it off L to put it away until the wedding!

Thanks again!!
M

Behold the wondrous amethyst. Watch as the lustrous shades of purple enchant and invite the eye. And while you’re at it, learn these interesting facts:

• Amethyst was once revered as the “jewel of the gods”.

• Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February, and the official gem for Wednesday, Jupiter and those born under the sign of Pisces.

• Amethyst rings are traditionally worn by Bishops and some people believe that amethyst brings good luck to petitioners.

• Amethyst has been used to symbolize deep love, happiness, humility, sincerity and wealth.

• Long ago, farmers believed wearing amethyst would protect their crops from hailstones and locusts.

• The Hebrew word for amethyst is “ahlamah” which means “dream”; thus, the stone was supposed to cause lovely dreams and visions… and if you dream of amethyst you will be free from harm.

• Amethyst was the emblem for Matthew, one of the twelve apostles.

• Leonardo da Vinci believed amethyst had the power to control evil thoughts, to quicken intelligence, and to make men shrewd in business matters.

• Source: Amethyst Mine Panorama

People often ask how to get an accurate ring size. This all depends. For normal, narrow/dainty rings you would use the narrow ring sizers. For regular fit, flat on the inside, wide rings and bands, you would use the wide ring sizers. For comfort fit bands, whether narrow or wide, we recommend using the narrow sizers because comfort fit bands are rounded on the inside.

Most alternative metal bands today are comfort fit, so they are rounded on the inside. It’s best to have your ring sized with comfort fit sizers but most jewelers don’t have these. If they do not, then the narrow sizers work well.

The reason for the different ring sizers is because bands that are non comfort fit, or that are flat on the inside, tend to fit more snug than comfort fit bands as there is more surface area touching your finger.

With pink diamonds

A hand engraved version of our Fleur de Lis solitaire

When going on a job interview, the focus should be on you and your amazing mind, not on your fashion choice or accessories. With that said, a few choice pieces of smart jewelry can enhance, show taste, and add a touch of professional bling guaranteed to send the right message to your lucky employer-to-be.

Acceptable Job Interview Jewelry

• Wedding ring or a small band.
• Small, thin necklace.
• Small, non-religious pendant made of metal, pearls or a muted color.
• Single bracelet or professional watch.
• Earrings (studs, small hoops, or dangle earrings that do not draw attention).

You do not want your jewelry to take attention away from your face. Any jewelry that is bright, gaudy, large or odd should be avoided.  (Source: Every Day Interview.)

We like our Classic Solitaire necklace for the job.

Style 447M Classic Four Prong Round Moissanite Solitaire Pendant Four prong solitaire pendant with a Charles and Colvard created round moissanite set on an 18″ cable chain.

Most of us know firsthand the power of genuine self-esteem. It’s that sweet, intoxicating feeling that we radiate, regardless of what we wear and how we look on the outside. We often search for beauty elsewhere when we secretly know the real answer.

Here are three fast and free ways to feel pretty, not found in any department store:

1. Stand up straight and proud. Think of the prettiest woman in the world. Every hair in place, make-up perfect and the sexiest outfit imaginable. Now imagine her slouching, as if she had the weight of the world was on her. Not so beautiful anymore, right? While the days of standing straight in a military style are gone, gently pulling your shoulders back and keeping your head high are and enough to send that powerful and pretty message of self-pride.

2. Drink a cup of gratitude. Sure, you’ve heard it before. Write a gratitude list and all will magically fall into place. While that may or not be the case, being in a state of gratitude for all that you’ve been given softens the rough edges and makes you appear pretty to the world…simply because you’re mirror the prettiness that surrounds you every day.

3. Clean your thoughts. Most of us have thoughts whirring about in our head every moment of the waking day. We’ve forgotten how to be present. Or worse, our thoughts are laden with worry and anxiety, making us feel like there’s a constant grey cloud above our heads (how pretty is that?).

Take some moments to hit the reset button. Breathe deeply and be present, even if its for a few moment. This type of clarity and presence can be seen in our physical being. A clean and open mind radiates beauty that others can clearly see.

Not feeling particularly pretty? That’s okay too. Beauty ultimately comes from self-acceptance. So if you’re having one of those off days, allow yourself to be there. Tomorrow offers up all sorts of beautiful possibilities.

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