Jeweler, Author, and founder of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
Question Will gold tarnish? Answer All the gold that has ever been mined still exists. Gold does not corrode or tarnish and can be subjected to elements and intense pressure without being destroyed. The oldest gold jewelery dates from 6,000 years ago and looks the same today as when it was first given. Fun Fact… Continue reading Will gold tarnish?
Dearest Almaria, You always said it is never too late to apologize to someone, right? Do you remember when we chose our fine china for our wedding present? I wanted solid and you wanted floral. I was a little grumpy when you decided on the ones with the purple lilacs and green vines, but every… Continue reading Dearest Almaria
Dear Mr. Rhino, Since I was a child, you have always been my favorite animal. Your rough dinosaur skin and majestic horn fueled my imagination. For millions of years, you trodded the earth in search of delicious vegetation, instructed your young, and stood stately in the African plains. If humans with evil intentions believed your… Continue reading Goodbye, my rhino friend
“Look mom, it’s the Apple Man again,” a trick-or-treater said as he passed Mr. Martin Willobee on the street for the second time. “I think you’d better eat that yourself, it’s very nutritious,” a little princess smirked. “Is that a Fuji?” a tiny pirate sneered as he passed with his mom. Martin dared not answer,… Continue reading The Apple Man- (Scary Version)
Question What does a gold band symbolize? Answer A gold band not only symbolizes the timelessness of love, it also honors the tradition of marriage. Gold has been at the epicenter of marriage and has been celebrated as the original and authentic symbol of love as early as 200 AD. Fun Fact From Roman marriage… Continue reading What does a gold band symbolize?
“Look mom, it’s the Apple Man again,” a trick-or-treater said as he passed me on the street for the second time. “I think you’d better eat that yourself, it’s very nutritious,” a little princess smirked. “Is that a Fuji?” a tiny pirate sneered as he passed with his mom. I dared not answer, for I… Continue reading The Apple Man
Question What are the parts of a diamond? Answer Table: The table is the largest facet that is on the very top of a diamond. Crown: The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the table. Pavilion: The bottom portion of a diamond, extending from the girdle to the culet. Culet: The… Continue reading What are the parts of a diamond?
It was on the back porch that Tony and I discovered the secrets of the universe. We were never bothered by the hot rays of the afternoon sun, or the hardness of the concrete steps that flaked of worn, gray paint. A robin chirped happily in the tree above us. Tony played drums and I… Continue reading The Speck of Dust
Question What makes diamonds different colors? Answer Believe it or not, diamonds come in almost every color in the rainbow. Most all diamonds have tones of yellow or brown. Diamonds are pure crystallized carbon. However, nature will sometimes combine trace elements and that is what makes diamonds different colors. Nitrogen makes diamonds yellow and brown.… Continue reading What makes diamonds different colors?
Do you want to master the art of inner peace? I discovered this quite by accident, for I was not searching for an ancient secret. Sometimes life's revelations are unveiled when we least expect it. I am so glad I was aware of those precious moments of introspection and stored it somewhere in my brain.The… Continue reading How to Master the Art of Serenity
"The jeweler allows me to wear the sapphire blue lake on my finger, the emerald green leaves around my neck, and take the citrine sunset with me wherever I go. Jewelry has become my daytime link to nature in an office with no windows. And if I have to work late, there’s nothing like diamond… Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: The Citrine Sunset
• Helping young terrified men pick out engagement rings. • Getting to hear all the great romance stories. • Being one of only three people that know that exciting (engagement) news! • Being invited to a customer’s wedding. • Helping show someone how much they are loved, and being part of a positive life event… Continue reading Why I Love to be a Jewelry Store Owner
“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.” ? Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite: http://wp.me/p23sd-aIa
Question: Who are the real winners in the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest?Children. Every year, thousands of kids compose words of love for their mothers. They pause, ponder, and reflect on their feelings of appreciation for the woman who gave them life. In fact, it may be the first time they realize the importance… Continue reading Who Wins?
Question What is White Gold? Answer Pure gold in its natural form has a glowing, yellow color. It is also quite bendable, which makes it unsuitable for most jewelry. Therefore, gold has to be mixed with other metals to make it more durable. Pure gold is considered 24k. When 24k is mixed with 10 part… Continue reading What is White Gold?