Tag: Gold
Vintage Heart Charms For Valentines Day
Did you ever wonder how a heart came to symbolize love and Valentine’s day? There are a few theories, not all of them romantic. Here are a few legends and lore behind the heart symbol.
Jewelry Quote of the Month – September 2010
“Gold! gold! gold! gold! Bright and yellow, hard and cold!” ~Thomas Hood
Jewelry Term Definitions – Alphabetical G’s
Garnet – A semi precious stone that is generally red in color. Includes Bohemian Garnets, which were used extensively in Victorian turn of the century jewelry. Gemstones – Precious and semi-precious stones used in jewelry.
Gold Fun Facts
A while back I purchased a diamond and gemstone testing machine from IGEM Instruments. Turns out it’s quite a handy and useful gadget. Anyway I must have signed up for their mailing list because this week I began receiving newsletters from them. Volume #1 was filled with a bunch of gold trivia and I thought I would share with you.
