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Diamond, April Birthstone

Diamond is the hardest mineral on earthand the only gem that is 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Diamond is an exceptionally durable jewelry gemstone. Diamond puts the forever in wedding jewelry.

Diamond has a high refractive index giving it the most scintillation (sparkle) of any gemstone other than Zircon.

Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only about 100 miles beneath the earth’s surface. Diamond’s carbon atoms are bonded in essentially the same way in all directions. Another mineral, graphite, also contains only carbon, but its formation process and crystal structure are very different. Graphite is so soft that you can write with it, while diamond is so hard that you can only scratch it with another diamond.

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Pendant with Mint Tourmaline & Black Tahitian Pearl Drop, 14KW

Our latest creations from our workshop, hand made in Lenox, in the Berkshires.
14KW Pendant, w/Mint Tourmaline & Black Tahitian Pearl Drop
The Tourmaline is a princess cut & weighs 1.31 carats, 6mm.
The Black Tahitian Pearl drop measures 15 x 9 mm.
Origin:  Tourmaline; Afghanistan

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Purple Amethyst, Powerful Lavender Pearls

Amethyst is a stone of spiritual protection and purification.

Amethyst has many benefits including:

  • Assists in meditation and dream work.
  • Enhances psychic abilities and intuition.
  • Helps in breaking free from bad habits and limiting behaviors.
  • Protects the physical environment from negative energies.
  • Blocks geopathic stress.
  • Brings peace and tranquility to the home.
  • Calms the mind.

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Rhodolite Garnet with White Baroque Pearl Earrings

Rhodolite Garnet from Tanzanite, 6.75mm square radiant cut, 4.35ctw. cut by hand in the Berkshires. This rich purplish-pink color bring out the luster in these 15 x 12mm Fresh Water white baroque drops. Set in simple 18KY double wire baskets with posts and backs. Hand made in our workshop in Lenox.

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Wedding Set with Pyrope Garnet

Floral Applique wedding ring set in 18K yellow gold. The engagement ring can be made with any gemstone. Here we have set a 1.02ct. 6mm round Pyrope Garnet. The rings nest nicely together to form one unique wedding set. Custom made by hand in our workshop.

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New Earrings from Our Workshop

This month we feature these easy to wear pearl hoops. They’re so easy to slip on and they stay in place on the ear. The flawless 12 mm Tahitian black pearls fall sweetly just below the ear lobe. Very flattering from every direction. Also available in 18K yellow gold with white pearls.