Guy Borenstein has an easy manner and a quick, warm smile. Yet asked a question about diamonds and gemstones, he’s laser-focused. He speaks with careful, precise phrasing and his intense expression communicates his passion for this subject. I find this more remarkable because he had lived his life in Israel, read more…
Pack your bags, load your car, and hit the road to head to the airport, and let’s take that much-needed time to de-stress and refresh. Let’s pretend, however briefly, that these past 16 months reside in the distant past — barely a flicker in our memories. We’ll make this summer read more…
What Are Earth to Market™ Gems? Stuller’s Earth to Market gemstones are gemstones of known origin, a significant initiative for us. We have undertaken it because it’s good for you, our customers, good for your customers who will increasingly want this information, and good for the industry. Benefits of Earth to Market Gems Help read more…
From the Stars: The History of Moissanite In 1893, French chemist Henri Moissan was examining rock samples in Canyon Diablo, Arizona. Peering inside a meteor crater, he came across a bevy of sparkling stones and mistakenly identified them as diamonds. They weren’t. These crystals were silicon carbide — aka, Moissanite. read more…
As jewelers, we have the opportunity to provide our customers with something completely unique and meaningful – something they will enjoy and cherish for a lifetime. Being with customers for great milestones and commemorative occasions is truly something special. Elizabeth Parker with Curt Parker Jewelers recently had the opportunity to read more…
Is it really March already? The calendar says so, and that can only mean we Northern Hemisphere dwellers will soon be welcoming in spring and packing up our winter wardrobes. But March means more than just spring — it also means St. Patrick’s Day is on the way! Wednesday, March read more…
Think back to the stones that have dominated jewelry center pieces for years past. If you’re like many, you probably immediately thought of the big four stones: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. No one can deny their beauty, but as customers’ tastes evolved, beauty alone isn’t enough. They want something read more…
“A marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting.” — Pantone® Color Institute Color of the Year 2021: Ultimate Gray + Illuminating In December, the color aficionados at the Pantone® Color Institute announced not one — but two — picks for Color of the Year: read more…
Gemstones are all beautiful in their own special and unique ways, but there are some that just have a way of catching the eye. Bicolor and color change gemstones are scientific marvels that intrigue you with their color diversity. Want to impress your customers with these fascinating gems? Let’s dive read more…
Aquamarine has long been considered a divisive stone; you either love them or love to hate them. With its unique color — non-replicable in nature — Aquamarine could be the enigma we all seek. Historical Background Adopted as March’s birthstone in 1912, Aquamarine has had varied uses throughout the centuries. read more…
