Pearl - June Birthstone

Pearl is the authority birthstone for the month of June as embraced by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is additionally the birthstone for the Sun Signs of Gemini and Cancer. See the birthstone tables for extra references to this stone. Crisp water pearls are given on the first wedding commemoration. Pearls are likewise given on the third, twelfth and 30th commemorations.

A natural diamond, pearls are shaped inside mollusks, for example, clams and mussels. They are shaped when an aggravation, for example, a modest stone or bit of sand gets inside the mollusk's shell. A radiant substance, called nacre, is emitted around the item to ensure the delicate interior surface of the mollusk. As endless supply of nacre coats the aggravation, a pearl is shaped. Light that is reflected from these covering layers delivers a trademark luminous radiance. This procedure of building a strong pearl can take up to seven or eight years.

The most important pearls are consummately symmetrical, moderately vast and actually created. They have a shining radiance which is called arrange brilliance. The main clam beds lay in the Persian Gulf, along the shores of India and Sri Lanka, and in the Red Sea. Chinese pearls come chiefly from freshwater streams and lakes, though Japanese pearls are found close to the coast in salt water.

There are numerous sorts of pearls:

normal pearls (made without human impedance),

refined pearls (made when an outside substance is purposefully embedded into a living shellfish. This strategy was initially utilized as a part of 1893),

ornate (pearls that have sporadic shapes),

Biwa pearls (a sporadic molded pearl which shapes in the freshwater of Lake Biwa, Japan),

rankle (pearls which become joined to within the shell),

dark pearls (dim to dark pearls),

freshwater (pearls which frame in new water mollusks and look like puffed rice),

Mabe pearls (developed rankle pearls ),

seed pearls (little, minor pearls utilized as a part of Victorian gems and sewn on garments).

Pearls fluctuate in shading from white to those with an indication of shading, regularly pink, to chestnut or dark. Every hue will rely on upon the sort of mollusk and the water where the mollusk lived. Since the nacre is natural, pearls are exceptionally delicate to great warmth, acids, dryness, and mugginess. Consideration ought to be taken while putting away them.

Pearls are very "delicate" and extent somewhere around 2.5 and 4.5 on the Mohs size of hardness. They ought to be shielded from compelling wear.

Common pearls have been gathered from the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Manaar (Indian Ocean), and the Red Sea for a large number of years. The shorelines of Polynesia and Australia create essentially refined pearls. Both freshwater and saltwater pearls are developed in Japan and China. Freshwater pearls happen in the waterways of Scotland, Ireland, France, Austria, Germany, and the USA (Mississippi)

Opal - October Birthstone of Month

Opal is adapted from the Roman term opalus. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produce 97% of the world’s supply. In the Middle Ages, opal was considered a stone that could provide great luck. It is the birthstone for people born in October.

The internal structure of precious opal makes it diffract light; depending on the conditions in which it formed, it can take on many colors. Precious opal ranges from clear through white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black. Of these hues, the reds against black are the most rare, whereas white and greens are the most common. It varies in optical density from opaque to semitransparent.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Opal is no exception! Throughout the month of October we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection

Sapphire - September Stone of Month

Sapphires are often associated with loyalty, dignity and are a favorite gemstone for royalty. They are also a symbol of truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. That’s why it also makes a meaningful engagement ring. Maybe that’s why Prince Charles chose a sapphire engagement ring for Princess Diana.

Blue is the most popular, but they can be almost any color. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and belongs to the family of minerals known as corundum. They are traditional gifts for the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.

The ancient Persians have an interesting legend about Sapphires. They thought that the Earth was settled on a giant sapphire and the sky reflects its color. Ancient Persians and Catholic Church considered Sapphire to be a holy stone and believed that blue color of sapphire represents heaven.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Sapphire is no exception! Throughout the month of September we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection. 

Peridot - August Stone of Month

A new month brings a new Stone of the Month. The Stone of the Month for August is Peridot. Peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August. Legend says that peridot was one of the favorite gemstones of Cleopatra. The advantages of peridot are to attract love and calm anger while also soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and peridot is no exception! Throughout the month of August we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection.

Ruby - July Stone of the Month

A new month brings a new Stone of the Month. The Stone of the Month for July is Ruby. Ruby is considered one of the four precious stones and is a red variety of the mineral Corundum. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Ruby is the birthstone for July and also a traditional gift for those celebrating 15th or 40th anniversaries.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Ruby is no exception! Throughout the month of June we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection.

Pearl - June Stone of the Month

A new month brings a new Stone of the Month. The Stone of the Month for June is Pearl. From the courts of ancient emperors, to the royalty and celebrities of today, pearls have been adored as a sign of wealth and exquisite taste. Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require no polishing to reveal their natural beauty. 

The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth but many other shapes of pearls occur. To offer pearls to a loved one is to present her with the very finest of nature’s gifts. It is, quite simply, ‘The Queen of Gems’ – nothing else can come close. Forever elegant, forever in the highest fashion circles. 

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Pearl is no exception! Throughout the month of June we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection.

Diamond - April Stone of the Month

A new month brings a new Stone of the Month. The Stone of the Month for April is Diamond.

Diamonds have four major characteristics known as, “The four C’s, carat, color, clarity & cut. Diamond is derived from the Greek word meaning: proper, unbreakable and unalterable. It is thought to be discovered in India over 6,000 years ago. 

A small number of natural diamonds fall outside of the typical white-yellow-brown color range. They can be pink, blue, purple, red, orange or any color. When they are a pleasing shade they can be extremely valuable and are given the name “fancy” diamonds. 

With a hardness of ten on the Mohs Scale, diamond is the hardest natural substance. Diamonds are so hard that the only tool that can be used to cut a diamond must be made from another diamond.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Diamond is no exception! Throughout the month of April we are offering 40% off the Stone of the Month. Come in today and take a look at our selection.

Aquamarine - March Stone of the Month

A new month brings a new Stone of the Month. The Stone of the Month for March is Aquamarine. Aquamarine comes from the Latin word meaning Sea Water and is exceptionally hard with an outstanding glass-like luster. It is most famous for its breathtaking sea-blue colors which can range from light blue to dark blue. The more saturated the color, the higher the value, although almost all aquamarine is typically a lighter blue tone. A deeply saturated blue is the most desirable color, but it is very rare in larger specimens.

The Greeks and the Romans knew aquamarine as the sailor's gem, ensuring the safe

and prosperous passage across many stormy seas. Legend has it that aquamarines were the prized possessions of many mermaids and would thus protect sailors from the dangers of sea, including warding off sea-sickness. Medieval sages prescribed water touched by Aquamarine for a host of ills, including those affecting the eyes and lungs.

Aquamarine is a decorative gem that complements almost any skin or eye color, which makes it an all-time favorite for women all over the world. It is a popular gem, universal to wear, readily available and moderately priced, and steadily growing in popularity and demand.

The leading producer of aquamarine is Brazil, with many mines spread throughout the country. Karur, India has recently become one of the biggest suppliers of Aquamarine.

Here at Gems N' Loans we take our gems seriously and Aquamarine is no exception! Throughout the month of March we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month. Come in today and take a look at our selection. 

40% OFF PLAIN GOLD

For the month of September Gems N' Loans is offering 40% off plain gold. Come in today and take advantage of this incredible offer, some exclusions may apply. This sale is at all four Gems N' Loans locations, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista and Temecula. If you see something you like in our stores, we can help you finance with 90 day payment options, same as cash.

Pearls - June Stone of the Month

The stone of the month for June is the Pearl, it is also the traditional birthstone. Gems N' Loans has a large selection of Pearls at any of our four locations. Pearls come in a range of natural colors and shades including white, pink, lilac, cream, grey, black and gold. The traditional color associated with the Pearl is the milky white color, which was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry.

Pearls are found inside the shell of a mollusk such as an oyster or clam. Natural Pearls are either saltwater found in gulfs, seas and oceans or freshwater pearls found in rivers and lakes. Cultured pearls are produced when man has introduced an irritant into the mollusk - these are called imitation pearls. 

Pearls come from all over the world like the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Mannar, the South Pacific, the Gulf of California, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast of Mexico, Europe, Japan and Australia. A good sized pearl can take between five to eight years to form, which is usually the entire life of the oyster or mollusk. The cost depends on the size and the coating, or “nacre”, on a real pearl which gives it its iridescence.

Purse Party | Special Event

It's all in the bag.

 

For a woman, she knows what this means.  Your choice of handbag or purse says a lot about your personality.  So if your purse-onality is spunky, classy or confident, mark your calendar for this excellent and very special event!

Bring your girlfriends for an afternoon of wine and shopping some of the most luxurious brands.

March 9, 12-2 pm at the Gems n' Treasures in Carlsbad.  You won't come home disappointed!

 

 

Valentine's Day Gifts | For that special someone

For that special someone on Valentine's Day,

what would really make it special?

I took a few tips from this article and made some shopping lists for loved ones right in our Oceanside store.

Vintage platinum and diamond wrist watch for a glamorous lady who enjoys special events.

New Oakley sunglasses for a man who can take what life throws at him.

A special foreign language movie for a quiet night in with wine.

Whatever strikes your fancy, it will be worth your time to peruse our shop and make this holiday enjoyable for both of you!

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