What is the July Birthstone?
July’s birthstone is the beautiful red ruby! Red is the color of love, romance, passion, life, and “ruber” is Latin for “red.” Rubies have long been desired for their color, which, being the color of life-blood, may have led some ancients to believe the stones would protect one from bad health. Like most myths and legends surrounding gems, the ruby’s power to protect from misfortune and ill health can’t be proven, but the ruby is a fascinating jewel nonetheless.
Ten Interesting Facts about Platinum
Platinum is associated with high standards in our society. A music album that is designated “Platinum” has reached the pinnacle of success. A Platinum credit card carries the highest credit limit. The world’s most famous gems, such as the Hope Diamond, are cradled in platinum. It is much more rare than silver or gold so it is not used as extensively in jewelry-making, but it is definitely the best of the best. Here are some facts you may not know about this precious metal: It takes 10 tons of ore and five months to generate one ounce of Platinum Bullion.
The Pink Panther is Our Favorite Fictional Diamond
What is it about diamonds that fascinates us so? Is it their rarity, their beauty, their inner fire? Or in the case of famous diamonds, is it their history, their story, that draws us to them? In the case of the Pink Panther, the most famous fictional diamond, it’s definitely the story. This is a diamond that literally comes to life on screen when the diamond’s flaw, in the shape of a leaping panther, springs from the depths of the gem to introduce the movie. The catchy theme song, written by Henry Mancini, also helped the Pink Panther become a
What’s the Best Way to Propose? With the Ring?
Proposing to the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with may not be as easy as it sounds. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event that you want to make memorable, but every aspect of it presents so many choices! How do you know you’ll do it right? How do you choose The Ring? Here are some simple tips to help you keep the moment as special as your wife-to-be. The Answer It may seem strange to start here, but the reason is simple: if you don’t have a pretty good idea of her answer, you might want to
