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EMERALD, ORIGINS, QUALITIES AND TEATMENTS
Emerald is a green variety of the mineral Beryl. There are many green Beryls but the Emerald variety is characterized by its "Pure Green" which is considered the best color. The GIA
Appraisals
Appraisals
Sapphires ~ Origins, Value, & Durability
Where do sapphires come from? Sapphires have been prized from antiquity. Some of the very first gems to ever be cut and polished were sapphires. A member of the highly valued gem type corundum, sapphires
Jewelry Care Mistakes (part 2)
Keeping Your Jewelry Out in the Open In an ideal world, having fine jewelry sitting on your kitchen counter in a jewelry dish shouldn't be a big deal. However, that storing spot that you decided
Jewelry Care Mistakes
Wearing Your Jewelry All the Time Jewelry is usually so sentimental that we are tempted to wear it all the time, whether it is a necklace you received as a child or your engagement ring.
Caring For Your Pearls
Pearls are an organic gem and they require a very specialized care that if done properly will protect them for a very long time. They can be harmed by contact with many chemicals found in
Emeralds For May
For over 5000 years, emeralds have been one of the most desirable and valuable colored gemstones. Ancient civilizations in Africa, Asia, and South America independently discovered emeralds and made them their gemstone of highest esteem.
April Birthstone ~ Diamond
What is a birthstone? Birthstones are a collection of precious and semi-precious gemstones, with each stone representing a month of the Gregorian calendar. The idea behind the birthstone can be traced back to the Breastplate
Light On Diamonds
How Does Light Affect How My Diamond Looks? If you've ever wondered why your diamond looks different in sunlight versus candlelight or daylight versus office lights, it's because the cut of your diamond responds differently
Fun Facts About Turquoise
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands
Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air for Valentine's Day February 14th! Here at Olde Gold we have unique jewelry with "THE RING SHE CAN SAY YES TO", or a necklace and earrings, we have it all,
Thanksgiving Recipe of Thanks
With November comes Thanksgiving and all of us here at Olde Gold have much to be thankful for. All of our clients, our Olde Gold friends, are so nice to greet when they come in.