Jeweler, Author, and founder of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
I am very pleased with the Mother’s Heart pendant. The jewelry piece lays flat against the chest, perfectly displaying an Africa garnet or Brazilian amethyst. The finished piece designed for winners of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest bears the image and mirror image of the Arms of Love® trademark. The center gemstone… Continue reading Designing the Mother’s Heart necklace
I had so much fun designing Mother's Love for the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest. I wanted to etch a lot of symbolism onto the piece to eternally remind a mother of her child. The finished ring contains a heart motif and the Arms of Love® trademark with a diamond on each side… Continue reading Studies of Mother’s Love
Mimicking the unusual properties of rare alexandrite, this gem actually changes from a teal blue to a purplish red! Exotic 14K yellow gold ring displays a color-changing created purple sapphire with triangle diamonds. www.galleryofdiamonds.com/shop/rings/cushsapph-17258.html Weekly Photo Challenge: Change : http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/weekly-photo-challenge-change/
How many different ways can a child express his or her appreciation for mom? Perhaps millions. I wouldn’t be surprised if that is how many essays have been submitted to my jewelry store since 1993. I searched for my own birth mother since I was a teenager. I was adopted as a child, and although… Continue reading The Power of Positive Words
Take a red African garnet, surround it by white sparkly diamonds, then add a chain. What do you get? A new beautiful creation by Gallery of Diamonds.
“Our only kiss was like an accident- a beautiful gasoline rainbow.” ? Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/weekly-photo-challenge-kiss/
This peach colored stone of 20 carats was named after Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland, who was Josephine's daughter and the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Hortensia had been part of the French Crown Jewels since Louis XIV bought it. Along with the Regent, it is now on display at the Louvre, Paris.
My wife, Carmen and I founded Gallery of Diamonds September 29, 1991. Twenty-one years later we are celebrating our birthday with purple cake and champagne. Date: Today, Saturday, October 13 Time: 10-5PM Everyone is welcome. The brand color is purple, signifying our vision in helping our community with jewelry that is modern, custom, and antique.… Continue reading Gallery of Diamonds is Turning Twenty-One
Diamond Mike Watson felt a sort of uneasiness as he sat facing Drew Damon across from the small wooden table in the diamond room. The diamond room was a soundproof, two-person chamber intended to be a private area that stood cozily in the corner of Gallery of Diamonds jewelers, but when two men are negotiating… Continue reading The Large Diamond Sale
The finest diamond of the French crown. Discovered in 1698 on the River Krisna in India, it was worn in varous headdresses by Louis XV, Louis XVI and Queen MarieAntoinette. It was also mounted on Napoleon Bonaparte's pommel of his court sword when he was crowned emperor of the French in 1804. Later , Charles… Continue reading The Regent
Trust is something that is earned. Trust takes time and time cannot be rushed. I believe a history of returning happy customers who say they refer their friends is a great indication that you have earned trust. Most people are not diamond experts. In fact, many jewelry customers have never had the opportunity to enjoy… Continue reading Trust