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  • Jade: A Treasure for 8,000 Years
    August 9, 2021

    Jade: A Treasure for 8,000 Years

    Did you know Jade came in colors other than green? Green is certainly the best-known color of Jade, but Jade is also available in Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Purple, Black and White. Which color of Jade is most valuable? What...

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  • What's In A Name?
    August 2, 2021

    What's In A Name?

    WHAT'S IN A NAME? Have you ever wondered where a gemstone gets its name? Some gemstones are named after words from other languages, like Amethyst. The Greeks named this gemstone from the Greek word amethystos;(AH-METH-YOU-STOHS) Some gemstones are named after...

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  • The Red Island - Stones of Madagascar
    June 28, 2021

    The Red Island - Stones of Madagascar

    Madagascar is the world’s second largest island country - earning its nickname “The Red Island” from its land - rich in iron oxides. Madagascar has become one of the primary sources of
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  • Mosaic Quartz Strands by Dakota Stones
    May 17, 2021

    Mosaic Quartz Strands by Dakota Stones

    Mosaic Quartz - The Perfect Mix Mosaic Quartz strands from Dakota Stones are a combination of natural and human-made materials. What does that mean? It means that once upon a time someone decided to find a good use for the...

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  • Variscite: "Don't Call Me Turquoise"
    April 19, 2021

    Variscite: "Don't Call Me Turquoise"

    Variscite: "Don't Call me Turquoise" Variscite is a rare, green, phosphate mineral. Its color varies from a yellow green to emerald green often with black or white/cream inclusions running through it. These colors are due to the presence of chromium...

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  • Pantone 2021: Ultimate Gray & Illuminating
    February 28, 2021

    Pantone 2021: Ultimate Gray & Illuminating

    The Pantone colors chosen for 2021, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (yellow), are a color combination that represent stability and hope for the future. The Pantone Institute presents this clash of color as a statement for opposing elements uniting to form...

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  • Men's Jewelry; Everything You Need to Know
    January 20, 2021

    Men's Jewelry; Everything You Need to Know

    Men’s Jewelry, What’s the Deal? Men’s clothing options are generally limited, especially if you’re dressing up you’re mostly confined to a suit, where the only opportunity for some personal style is with the accessories and details. This is where men’s...

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  • The Story of Our North American Turquoise
    December 31, 2020

    The Story of Our North American Turquoise

    North American Turquoise is one of the few stones that never leaves North America, from the mining, to the cutting, to the finished bead. North American Turquoise all carry the names of the mines from which they are produced -...

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