with a 2ct center

Nothing tickles our fancy more than pale gems with just the slightest hint of color. There’s something so perfectly subtle about them, as if they barely whisper, the wisp of unspoken words or romantic thoughts blowing in a light breeze.

Prasiolite is a green variety of quartz, a silicate mineral chemically silicon dioxide. Since 1950, almost all natural prasiolite has come from a small Brazilian mine though its also since been mined in Lower Silesia in Poland. Naturally occurring prasiolite has also been found in the Thunder Bay area of Canada.

Green quartz is often incorrectly called green amethyst. It is against the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines to call prasiolite “green amethyst.” Other names for green quartz are vermarine, greened amethyst or lime citrine.

The word prasiolite literally means “scallion green-colored stone” and is derived from Greek.

If there has been one jewelry trend that I keep writing about, year after year, it’s the statement earring. And just when I thought they couldn’t make any more statements, I read today that they’re about to get even bigger!

How will earlobes handle it, I wonder? Will we need ear reinforcements designed to withstand all this fashionable weight? (Truth be told, the last time I wore really big earrings, I was surprised how light they were to wear. Maybe designers feel our pain.)

According to Bazaar, the Fall 2019 collections highlight large, LARGE earrings, chockfull of colorful crystals, tribal beads and angular shapes. Mismatched earrings are still up and down the runway (so make sure you keep those single earrings of yours). And last but not least, long, dangly earrings that often make it as far as your shoulder.

Looking for your own statement earrings? We’ve made many custom jewelry design statement earrings over the years. Check out the Fall trends for 2019, send us your inspiring images and lets make a statement out of you this season!

Peace Earrings, Peace symbol measures 7mm, entire piece is 53mm tall.

Crystals have a long New Agey history. Who hasn’t heard about the powers they may (or may not) possess and how they can help balance your energy, “center” you or even heal a broken heart (thank you, rose quartz).

But can crystals be used in facials to beautify the skin? Before you think its just some fly by night fad, know that some of the top celebrities in Hollywood (thank you, Jennifer Aniston) are using crystals in their skin treatments…and with high praise.

We’re not talking about ground up crystals put in cleansers as a form of exfolloiant (though undoubtedly that has also been tried). The current crystal trend either entails rolling a shaped crystal over your face to loosen muscles and stimulate circulation (called facial rolling) or simply placing crystals on your face for an extended period of time. Pretty easy, right? 

“Crystals vibrate at different [frequencies] and help bring our faces and bodies into sync so they can glow,” claims Joey Wargachuk, a crystal reader at Happy Soul in Toronto. “When you place them on different meridians, which are the different energy pressure points of the face, they literally absorb heat and release it.” [Fashionista]

But do crystal facials work? Well, there will most probably be no scientific studies on the topic, nor would they yield many helpful results. But if you believe in the strength and power of crystals, then lying them on a particular region of the body would target its strength, at least in theory.

Even if you don’t believe in crystals, there is something comforting about having the weight of something that smooth and heavy on your face. It reminds us of your facial muscles and (hopefully) reminds us to relax a little!

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Rough Diamonds – More than Just an Ethically Sourced Engagement Ring

If you think about it, this rough diamond engagement ring trend may have more social significance than a mere fashion choice. Women are now seeking a gem that reflects a respect and adoration for flaws and imperfections.

Simply put, rough diamonds are diamonds found in their natural state. Their inclusions are part of their beauty.

“Flawless” and “perfection” are taking backseat to the raw, natural beauty of rough diamonds–and hopefully with the way women view themselves in general.

Raw, rough diamonds are also distinctly individual (just like the wearer). Each gem has its own story to tell. The charm emanates from the imperfections and challenges our very idea of what is beautiful.

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection.”

Rough diamonds (or raw diamonds) are becoming a go-to choice for millennial brides seeking engagement rings. And for obvious reasons: there’s an increasing awareness of the damage that traditional diamond mining is doing to our ecology; rough diamonds means a wiser choice for our planet.

But more than that, there’s a rustic simplicity to rough diamonds that appeals to young brides. After generations of seeing the same types of engagement ring cuts, today’s woman seeks something more distinctive and natural as a fashionable departure.

Whatever your reason, we’re happy to custom design a rough diamond engagement ring that suits your untamed and natural side.

“Nothing and no one is perfect. It just takes a good eye to find those hidden imperfections.”   

A Schubach Exclusive! Custom made bezel set Scroll solitaire engagement ring with a champagne color, rose cut center diamond and surprise diamond accent.

A custom design rough diamond pendant.