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  1. Single white round pearl on white background

    Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl

    … famous figures, including Napoleon III and Elizabeth Taylor. During Taylor’s ownership, the pearl was set into a necklace designed by Cartier, which also included diamonds and rubies. The La Peregrina pearl is one of the largest and most …! Keep in mind though that pearl rings in particular are not intended for everyday wear. Rings take more abuse than necklaces or earrings, so wear your pearls rings for special occasions to help them last. Restring Often: Even following all …

  2. Three loose rubies in a row triangle oval and pear shaped

    Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby

    …, the Black Prince Ruby (formerly thought of as the largest cut ruby) at the center of the British Imperial State Crown, is actually a red spinel. History and Lore of Ruby The first discoveries of ruby date back to 2,500 B.C. They were … them magical powers. In ancient days, the fiery stone was associated with courage, red blood, and fire. Worn on the crowns and helmets of kings, rubies were a royal insignia believed to protect the wearer from injury and to keep them safe…

  3. The Birthstones

    …imagine. It has good hardness and durability making it suitable for regular wear and its brilliance is on par with even the most beautiful sapphires and rubies. It has a long and rich history and has even been mistaken for ruby in the crown jewels. Sardonyx is a lesser known an alternative birthstone for August. Learn more about Peridot and  Spinel September’s Birthstone: Sapphire Deriving its name from the Greek word for blue, sapphire used to refer to any blue stone. …