What is a cabochon or cab cut?

A cabochon or cab cut stone is a highly polished and shaped stone with a rounded or convex top and no faceting. It can have a flat or slightly domed base. Oval is by far the most popular shape cab cut but cabochons may be cut in any shape. Opals, turquoise,onyx, moonstones, and star sapphire stones are…

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What is September’s birthstone?

Sapphire Jewelry If you are a virgo you know sapphires are September’s birthstone. Most of us think of sapphires being blue but they  can come in (“fancy colors”) yellow, black, white, pink, green, purple, grey, orange and brown. Some stones can color change, usually going from blue in daylight or fluorescent lighting to purple. Sapphires…

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Are emeralds the most valuable gemstones?

Emeralds are considered by some to be the world’s most precious green gemstone. Flawless emeralds are very rare and extremely valuable. These exceptional, natural-coloured stones are said to have more personality than any other gemstone.

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Gemstones: Miraculous and Mysterious

Gemstones are all different. A gemstone is a mineral rock or petrified material that when cut or faceted and polished can be used in jewelry or is a collectible. Others are organic. Some are too fragile to be used in jewelry, but can be seen on display in museums. The most important attribute of gemstones is their appearance. Gemstones are all different.

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What is the birthstone for February?

Amethyst Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the sixth wedding anniversary gemstone. Some accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. Amethyst jewelry has been around since 2000BC. Before the discovery of abundant supplies of amethyst, it was considered one of the most precious gemstones and was…

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What is the April Birthstone?

The April Birthstone is a Diamond that symbolizes romance and love. They can be big or small and are one of the most sought-after and loved gemstones. The most popular use is for engagement and wedding rings. Every woman knows that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. You can never have too many!! If you were…

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What jewels should every woman own?

Jewelry is more than the finishing touch to an outfit; in some cultures, it’s the entire outfit. How do you start to build the perfect jewelry wardrobe-for yourself or for someone special?

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What is the birthstone for August?

Believed to Have Healing Energies! The primary birthstone for August is the peridot. It has a gem-quality due to olivine and a silicate mineral. Its yellowish green color is dependent on the iron contents within the structure of the gem.   Most of the stones with the finest color come from Myanmar and Pakistan.  In…

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How can you buy high jewelry/gems during Covid-19?

A physical experience is the number one way to buy high jewelry, but you can buy high jewelry during Covid-19 by Zoom meetings, home visits and/or one-to-one appointments. The major jewelry houses/ brands are reaching out to their top clients. Bulgari sent out an invitation-only app for their Barocko collection. Users can browse multiple views…

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Satya Scainetti, Business Owner

Satya grew up in Long Island, New York. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Social work from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York.

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