Jewelry Education

Peridot, August Birthstone, is also a choice for many fashionable designers and featured in our cases at Roman Jewelers. The vivid green of the peridot (pronounced pear-a-doe), with just a slight hint of gold, is the ideal gemstone color to go w..

By: Robin Lefkowitz-Huska, Guest Blogger The garnet gemstone is often associated with its deep red hue, but one of the most common misconceptions is that garnets only exist in shades of red, ranging from rust-colored to deep violet-red. In real..

Brief History of Birthstones Birthstones—gemstones assigned to each month—are an ancient tradition. They trace back to the Breastplate of Aaron as described in the Book of Exodus. In the 5th century A.D., a connection was made between ..

August is my favorite month because it evokes so much emotion—we know summer is coming to an end, yet there is still time to enjoy it. And soon enough, the excitement of fall will arrive in New Jersey! Peridot reminds me of all of this, making ..

Pearls 101: A Guide to Understanding One of Nature’s Most Timeless Treasures There is something quietly elegant about pearls. Unlike gemstones that are mined from the earth, pearls are created by nature itself, making them one of the only ge..

The Queen's Aquamarine Necklace When Queen Elizabeth II was coronated , the president and people of Brazil presented her with a necklace and matching pendant earrings that glistened with aquamarines...this started her aquamarine jewelry collecti..

  Peridot, August Birthstone, is also a choice for many fashionable designers like Simon G. The vivid green of the peridot (pronounced pear-a-doe), with just a slight hint of gold, is the ideal gemstone color to go with that light summer wardro..

Citrine Ring from Tacori 18k925   By Anna Sacca Every person born in the month of November has double the reason to celebrate. There’s not just one, but two gemstones associated as the month’s birthstones. So if you were born ..

  Let’s celebrate May by learning about this month’s birthstone – the emerald. The radiant gemstone ranges in ravishing shades of green, which include blue to yellow undertones. Generally, deep green emeralds are more covete..

Pink Diamonds work for April Birthdays, too! Who is lucky enough to be born in April? If it is you, your birthstone is the diamond. Diamonds symbolize so much: beauty, strength, resilience, purity, and a whole lot of sparkle. Read on to learn more. ..