Have you ever wondered what are the rarest gems in the world? Let’s take a look at the top 5! Painite is the rarest gemstone. Only discovered in the 1950s, it is only found in a limited number of mining areas and forms under unusual geologic conditions. Painite can be found in red, orange-red, and […]
Jewelry has been part of the human experience for more than 100,000 years when it was made from natural materials like seashells, feathers, and bones. Ancient Egyptians were among the first to wear rings, while Romans popularized the use of gemstones. Diamond engagement rings became popular in the mid-1900s. Trends come and go (remember mood rings?), but the […]
Thinking about how to make the most of your jewelry for summer? Consider these trends to keep you looking cool! Summer is a great time to bring on the color! It feels and looks optimistic, joyful and expressive. Taking color one step further, jump on the trend of colorful bead necklaces. They lend a vibrancy […]
With summer upon us, we wanted to explore the bounty of jewelry items that come from the ocean. We’ll check out treasures grown in marine life and even diamonds! Pearls: Once the more treasured gems in the world, natural pearls are formed when something irritating, like a bit of sand, enters a mollusk’s soft tissues. […]
It has been a while since we have visited the topic of birthstones and we found some fun facts about the that are just too good not to share! The history of birthstones may extend back to the Book of Exodus and the 12 stones decorating the breastplate of Aaron. The stones symbolized the 12 […]
We’ve all seen the stunning beauty of the death mask of Tutankhamun, but what did ordinary Egyptians wear? Jewelry in ancient Egypt was worn by all social classes, genders and ages. It was both about fashion as well as a way for spiritual protection. Jewelry appears in the Egyptian archaeological record as early as 4500 […]
Men’s trends don’t tend to change quickly, but it is exciting when they do! Lapel pins are quickly becoming a way for men to express themselves, share interests or support for a cause without being too “out there”, sort of a step out of the box! So where did lapel pins originate? With the boutonniere, […]
We hope that you will be joining us at our upcoming Buying Event on May 5-7. To help set expectations, we wanted to share some best practices including ways to make the process as smooth as possible, what items we can’t take and the current most desired items. A Smooth and Easy Process Bring valid […]
We are hosting another buying event on May 5-7 in conjunction with Treasures Rediscovered and hope to see you there! In preparation for the event, we want to share information about selling gold and silver so you are as prepared as possible! What is the best time to sell gold and silver and why? Current […]
Have you ever wondered why baptism and communion are celebrated during Easter? Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, his conquering of death and redemption of mankind from sin. Both baptism and communion are symbolic of the resurrection through identification with Jesus, a time for renewal of faith […]
