Becky Stone writes about jewelry styles for INSTORE. She is founder and CEO of well-known jewelry blog Diamonds in the Library. Retirement can be a great part of life. As Nanji Singadia puts it, “I ...

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This sapphire from Kashmir has an intense velvety blue color. – Photo: Robert Weldon/GIA. Sapphire is one of the Big three of jewelry colored gemstones—the other two are ruby and emerald. A durable ...

Zircon’s typical greenish blue color has been referred to as zircon blue. - Lydia Dyer, gem courtesy of John Dyer & Co. Zircon is a gemstone that’s not commonly known among jewelry buyers, which is a ...

Semi-precious stones like turquoise and sapphire are a surefire way to add elegance to your look, often featured on unique pendants, charms and motifs. Don’t forget the finishing touches! A blue ring ...