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As JCK mentioned, there wasn’t any wildly new trends appearing on last night’s red carpets at the Grammys. But that didn’t mean the dazzle wasn’t sparkling.

My particular favorite? Deana Carter’s (country song nominees) intricate, romantic jewelry pairing, consisting of Zultanite and pink sapphire earrings and a Zultanite Cat’s Eye ring, both in 18k yellow gold. (Yellow gold was quite popular last night.)

I heard the scarab mentioned a few days ago in a jewelry blog and had to say I was perplexed…what is a scarab and how is it used in jewelry making? Here’s a quick description and some examples:

The scarab beetle has been a symbolic motif in Egyptian jewelry for thousands of years. The scarab is a symbol of regeneration and rebirth, thus scarab jewelry was thought to bring protection, luck and vitality to the wearer. Egyptian soldiers were given scarabs before going into battle. Women were given scarabs for fertility. Scarab beads and designs were commonly fashioned into bracelets, pendants and rings.

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Tutanhkamun lapis scarab (J. Bodsworth)

 

We love history here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers. Since we’ve been in business for over 100 years, we’ve seen many styles come and go…then come back again.

Here’s one of the oldest cuts of diamonds: the pointed cut, also referred to as a writing diamond.

Polished with very few facets, almost the entire original eight sided crystal of the diamond is left intact. There are usually four facets which lead to a pyramid shape. Popular in the 15th – 16th centuries, this cut flourished for generations.

Source: GeorgianJewelry.com

Last week we wrote about the devastating effects of losing a prized piece of jewelry. One option to keep in mind is ring insurance, which can be easily added to your homeowner’s policy and provide you with some peace of mind if the worst should happen. And its generally affordable.

Some questions to ask before purchasing engagement or wedding ring insurance:

Questions To Ask Before You Choose a Policy:

* Is the ring covered if you lose it accidentally, or only if it’s stolen?

* How will the company replace the ring — with a check? Or will they require you to purchase a replacement through a specified jeweler?

* What if it’s a vintage ring or other unique piece? How will the quality and size of your diamond — and that of a replacement if needed — be documented?

* Is the ring insured to full cost or a fraction of it?

* How will you need to prove the ring vanished if you make a claim?

* Are there any circumstances that aren’t covered? (What if your ring flies off at the circus and gets trampled by elephants, for example?

Read more at The Knot.