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Category Archives: Jewelry
November Birthstone: Terrific Topaz
For those born in the month of November, there are two golden-hued gems that are considered to be their birthstone. One is topaz, and the other is citrine. How did such a thing happen?, you may ask. The two stones … Continue reading
Posted in Birthstone, Citrine, Gemstones, Jewelry, Topaz
Tagged birthstone, citrine, gemstone, imperial topaz, Jewelry, November birthstone, topaz
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Star Sapphires: How to Determine a Natural Star from a Synthetic
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
Posted in Gemstones, Gold, How-to's, Jewelry, Sapphire
Tagged how-to's, sapphire, star sapphire
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October Birthstone: Opulent Opal
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
Posted in Birthstone, Diamonds, Gemstones, Gold, Jewelry, Opal, Silver
Tagged cuff, earrings, ebay, Jewelry, necklace, October birthstone, opal, pendant, ring, vintage jewelry
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September Birthstone: Spectacular Sapphire
When you think of precious gems, what are the first types that come to mind? Most likely, sapphires were one of the stones you thought of. Sapphires have been praised for their beauty for centuries. Most commonly praised for their … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques, Birthstone, Gemstones, Jewelry, Sapphire
Tagged antique, belle epoque, birthstone, brooch, Diamonds, earrings, ebay, edwardian, filigree, Gold, Jewelry, jewelry store, necklace, pendant, ring, sapphire, september birthstone, sterling silver, vintage
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August Birthstone: Pretty Peridot
Summer is winding down, and if you’re in the same climate that we are, then you know it can also be one of the hottest periods of the season. Birthdays are likely spent at cook-outs in the backyard, or at … Continue reading
Posted in Birthstone, Gemstones, Jewelry
Tagged august birthstone, brooch, edwardian, Jewelry, neclace, peridot, ring, sardonyx, vintage
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Know Your Vintage Jewelry Periods!
When you hear the term “vintage”, what do you think of? Old movie posters? Black and white photographs? Hoop skirts and fishnet stockings? Mid-century sofas? Okay, now what do you think of when you hear “vintage jewelry”? The pearls and … Continue reading
July Birthstone: The Ravishing Ruby
Red…it’s the color for passion, romance, wealth, and prosperity. It’s bold and it’s beautiful…and it’s the color of July’s coveted birthstone, the ravishing ruby. Rubies have long signified power, wealth, and, of course, love. Here’s what this sweet little poem … Continue reading
Posted in Birthstone, Gemstones, Gold, Jewelry, Ruby
Tagged art nouveau, birthstone, bulova, ebay, for sale, gemstones, Gold, Jewelry, july, july birthstone, necklace, pendant, retro, ring, rubies, ruby, Silver, tiffany and co, vintage, vintage jewelry, watch
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Item of the Week: Sterling Silver Scrimshaw Ring
We carry many unique and interesting items in the National Estate Jewelers showroom, as well as on our eBay store. So many, in fact, we often discover new things every day in our own store that we hadn’t noticed before! … Continue reading
Posted in Jewelry, Silver
Tagged item of the week, ring, scrimshaw, sterling silver, vintage, vintage jewelry
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April is the Month for Diamonds!
Diamonds. We all know what those are. The most well-known, and the most timeless of precious gems. Those born in April know for sure that their birthstone is lucky enough to be this coveted gem, and those with a 60th … Continue reading
Posted in Diamonds, Jewelry
Tagged April birthstone, diamond rings, Diamonds, Engagement rings, vintage jewelry
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