April Birthstone

“She who from April dates her years, Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow; this stone, Emblem of innocence, is known.” – Gregorian birthstone poem Every gemstone is beautiful in its own way, but there’s no doubt that those born in April are lucky for having diamond as their birthstone. In fact, quite literally so, since the April gemstone is believed to protect its wearer from misfortune and bring good luck. In fact, ancient Roman soldiers wore the gem in battle for protection and to ensure victory. If you ask us though, simply wearing a diamond is...

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Holiday Jewelry Shopping 2018: The Definitive Guide

Holiday Jewelry Shopping 2018: The Definitive Guide

Every day is a perfect day for jewelry. However, one of the biggest times of the year for fine jewelry (and getting engaged) is, without a doubt, the holiday season. At Walters & Hogsett Jewelers, we’re here to provide everything you need to know to make this season merry and bright! What are we really excited about this season? What’s really hot for this holiday? We promise that classics are always in-style and we found a few things for this list that will surprise and delight. DIAMOND JEWELRY Always in style and a gift that lasts a lifetime, diamond stud earrings, diamond...

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Trick Gems

Trick Gems

In celebration of Halloween, this week we are bringing you four gemstones that have some tricks up their sleeves! Tricks, in the world of gemstones, are called phenomena, which basically means that the gemstone will display unusual optical effects when light interacts with it. Phenomena can be anything from complete color change to the magical appearance of a star, and many surprises in between! Keep on reading to learn about a few of our favorites. LABRADORITE: Labradorite is a phenomenal gemstone that has become very popular in fashion jewelry. When light strikes this often grayish blue stone, it displays a bright flash of blue...

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ROCKTOBER GEM OF THE WEEK: OPAL

ROCKTOBER GEM OF THE WEEK: OPAL

We are thrilled to kick off this ROCKTOBER with our first Gem of the Week being Opal! Being primarily known as one of October’s birthstones, Opals are usually largely recognized for the vivid “play of color” they show. At W&H, we often look for opals that show “brush strokes” of reds, greens, blues, and even oranges throughout the stone. Each one is so vastly different from the next and that’s why we love them! Okay, let’s get a little nerdy. Opals are an amorphous variety of silica and are usually found in Ethiopia, Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States. These wildly colorful stones are quite porous, so they will absorb oils...

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