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Long before European colonizers set foot on the quiet beaches of what is now the United States–before settlements or muskets or even horses–gems played an important role among the various people groups of this land. Beads and other objects carved from turquoise, garnet, and coral carried great cultural significance, from commerce and beautification to medicine and shamanic divination (one myth held that turquoise was formed from joyful tears that soaked into the earth after successful rain dances). It is no surprise that this vast land of 3.7 million square miles, with its richly diverse geography–from snow-capped mountains to cragged deserts...

A diamond wardrobe is essential for every woman. As diamonds are often colorless, they go with anything in your closet and take you from work to your workout class, join you in running errands or off to meetings, and out to dinner with friends.      Diamond earrings are our suggested starting point in building your diamond wardrobe.  We love the simplicity of a classic 3 prong martini setting diamond stud.  Adding an eye catching inside out diamond hoop or an edgy ear climber adds even more sparkle. These options will help light up your face for all occasions, including...

1. WHAT ARE RUSTIC DIAMONDS? Rustic diamonds are diamonds characterized by their abundance of inclusions. Inclusions are small characteristics internal or external to the diamond gemstone that are caused by extreme heat and pressure while forming deep within the earth. These beautiful inclusions and the interesting patterns created within the gemstone are stunning. Each rustic diamond has a unique pattern and look that cannot be replicated in any diamond in the world, ever again. The organic and earthy one-of-a-kind looks make them understated, memorable, and glamorous at the same time. 2. COMMONLY FOUND COLORS The inclusions determine the characteristics and...