Monthly Archives: February 2016

  1. Trend Alert: Hammered Metals

    There are plenty of ways to add “pizzazz” to a metal band, such as adding accent stones, stamping, engraving, or finishing. One particularly popular finish is the “hammered metal” look.

    So, how is the hammered finish achieved? You guessed it – by using a hammer! In her guest post for us, Tamara McFarland of McFarland Designs demonstrated how she uses a goldsmith’s hammer to apply the hammer marks to a band after it has been soldered and rounded. Different hammers create different facets and textures.

    Tamara hammering the desired texture onto a ring

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  2. The History of Birthstones

    For centuries, gemstones have been given symbolic significance. Birthstones, or gems meant to represent one’s birth month, are one of the most well-known and popular examples.

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  3. Our Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    Our Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to find the ideal gift for that special lady in your life.  What better gift is there than jewelry featuring the unrivaled sparkle of moissanite? We’ve categorized some of our favorite moissanite gift ideas below for your shopping convenience. We hope you find the perfect gift for your Valentine.

    Gifts under $125

    Don’t have a huge budget for your Valentine’s Day gift? Not to worry – these items are big on style and low in price. The best part is that they all feature the beauty of moissanite.

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