Monthly Archives: October 2014

Star Sapphires: How to Determine a Natural Star from a Synthetic

Posted on October 20, 2014 by nationalestatejewelers

Ah, the exotic and elusive star sapphire. If you’ve been fortunate enough to look upon a natural one in the flesh, your first thought- after, “Wow, that’s beautiful!” –might’ve been, how is this created? At least, that’s how some of … Continue reading →

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October Birthstone: Opulent Opal

Posted on October 2, 2014 by nationalestatejewelers

The leaves are changing, it’s getting a bit colder outside, apples are back in season along with pumpkin-flavored everything… It is officially fall. October has always been a particularly festive month with the seasonal harvest and Halloween fun. This is … Continue reading →

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