Published on August 14, 2019
The sapphire may be most known for its brilliant celestial tones but it is also known to many throughout history as a stone of wisdom and wealth. The sapphire has been held in high esteem leading back to the mentions of it in the most sacred piece of literature, The Bible. As a symbol of...
Published on January 11, 2019
Find Your Perfect Engagement Ring Trend It’s engagement season again, and while there’s no one right way to choose an engagement ring, there are always certain styles that reveal a sign of the times! Engagement ring styles and designs have varied for as long as engagement rings have been in existence, so it comes as...
Published on January 4, 2019
In a decades-old tradition, Pantone has officially announced its color of the year for 2019 to be Living Coral, describing the color as one that “mesmerizes the eye and mind” and as “a nurturing color that appears in our natural surroundings.” Choosing such a vibrant and refreshing color for 2019 has us immediately thinking of...
Published on November 20, 2018
A Very Special & Rare Pink Sapphire Lady Gaga officially confirmed her engagement to fiance Christian Carino at ELLE’s 25th Annual Women in Hollywood celebration in Los Angeles on October 15, after almost a year of speculation. At the event, the 32-year-old artist gave a speech filled with emotion about her struggles with PTSD from...
Published on November 16, 2018
Padparadscha Sapphires Are Auction Favorites Sapphires have always been a favorite at auctions, usually selling quite well, but there is no doubt that padparadscha sapphires are having a moment in the auction world with no indication of a cooling off period. In the past few years, padparadscha sapphires have outperformed their more well-known cousins –...
Published on January 26, 2018
According to Google Trends data reporting, ‘sapphire engagement rings’ search was up 115% over the year 2017. The trend continues to spike into 2018 with a two very influential women choosing a sapphire over a diamond. With brides-to-be Gwyneth Paltrow and Princess Eugenie debuting stunning sapphire engagement rings within a matter of days of each...
Published on November 16, 2017
Ear piercing has been long known to be one of the oldest forms of body modification out there. From ancient times to modern times, there have been many changes in the history of earrings and ear piercings. Initially, only known to be a symbol of wealth or social status, earrings have since been accepted as...
Published on April 26, 2017
You think you’ve found the love of your life and decide to get engaged. But during the engagement period, you re-examine your feelings against the commitment of marriage and circumstances change. You no longer desire the other as a marriage partner, the euphoria of love ends, and ultimately the engagement is canceled before the...
Published on February 13, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Jubilee Precious, powerful, mysterious, magical. These are just a few of the qualities attributed to sapphires over the centuries. Many have used this beautiful gem to allure, to command authority, to heal the afflicted or even to influence destiny. But no one has used sapphires for splendor quite like the British...
Published on January 2, 2017
By Jerilynn Kraus Rare, symbolic and breathtakingly beautiful, padparadscha sapphires are perfect for the bride who thinks peachy-pink. You’re the type of bride-to-be for whom traditional diamonds just won’t do. Colorful engagement rings might suit you best, particularly ones with the rare pink-orange colors. After all, peachy-pink is not only inherently feminine, it’s often regarded...
