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Beautiful Birthstone Jewelry: Amethyst

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Make Technology

Focus on February’s Birthstone! Discover Gorgeous Amethyst Jewelry

If you were born in February, your birthstone is the beautiful purple amethyst. We’ve gathered a small sample of our favorite Amethyst gifts for you to give that special someone who has a birthday this month.

1. Sydney Evan Evil Eye Amethyst Beaded Bracelet

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Sydney Evan beaded bracelets are extremely popular right now, and for good reason! These funky bracelets are easily stacked together or worn alone, and often feature charms that are unique to the wearer. This particular bracelet is strung with 6mm faceted amethyst rondelle beads and features a 14K white gold evil eye charm which is set with diamonds and sapphires. The evil eye charm is believed to give the wearer good luck and ward off evil curses. You can learn more about this bracelet here!

2. Marco Bicego Jaipur Amethyst Earrings

These gorgeous 18K yellow gold earrings are part of Marco Bicego’s colorful Jaipur collection. They’re a great option for someone who wouldn’t want to wear something quite as bold in color as the Sydney Evan bracelet above, but would still like to add a bit of birthstone style to their normal wardrobe. These earrings bring a subtle touch of purple with the small round amethysts set above engraved golden discs. You can learn more about these fun and functional earrings here!

3. King Jewelers Private Collection Cabochon Amethyst Ring

This 18K white gold ring is fit for the most glamorous girl you know! The sides of the ring are set with round cut diamonds in feminine swirling designs, but the real focus is a gorgeous 18.88ct cabochon purple amethyst center stone. As an added bonus, it’s on sale now for a limited time for just $3,825.00! How could a girl say no? You can learn more about this beautiful creation from our Private Collection here!

4. John Hardy Sterling Silver Amethyst Classic Chain Bracelet

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Undoubtedly one of the most easily recognizable pieces from Bali-based designer John Hardy is their Classic Chain Bracelet. It’s become so popular that it’s now made in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials. This dainty, 4.7mm sterling silver bracelet features a push button clasp which is pavé set with purple amethysts. At only $395.00, this is a beautiful gift that won’t break the bank! Learn more about this bracelet here!
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March Birthstone Spotlight: Aquamarine

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Make Technology

We’re starting off this month with a spotlight on March’s lovely birthstone, the aquamarine. Aquamarine’s name translates quite literally as “sea water” from Latin and due to its bright blue-green color, it’s easy to see why this gem is named so.
With its aquatic associations, there are also numerous stories and legends surrounding this stone as well. The Romans, who highly valued this gemstone, believed that a piece of aquamarine when carved into the figure of a frog would convert one’s enemies into friends. They also believed that aquamarine was prone to absorbing the affections of young love. Aquamarine was also a popular gemstone among sailors as it was thought to keep them safe at sea. This is how aquamarine came to be associated with St. Thomas as he frequently traveled overseas to preach to numerous countries.

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The Middle Ages treated the aquamarine with a more spiritual approach. Wearing the stone was thought to prevent the wearer from poisoning and aquamarine was also thought to be a superior material from which to make crystal balls for fortune telling or to cut bowls from for divining. The theory of aquamarine’s protective abilities was especially popular among royalty, as evidenced by the fact that it is one of the most widely used gems in royal jewelry.

Queen Victoria Eugenia's Aquamarine Tiara — Queen Victoria Eugenia’s Aquamarine Tiara

Add some of this tranquil gem to your jewelry collection with this beautiful pear-cut aquamarine necklace. The aquamarine is a bright shade of blue and has a halo of round-cut white diamonds to off-set the stone’s color.

Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.
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February Birthstone Spotlight: Amethyst

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Make Technology

Warm up your winter wardrobe with this month’s birthstone spotlight, the amethyst! This violet-colored quartz has long been a prized gemstone among many civilizations and kingdoms. The amethyst’s hue can vary from pale violet to darker hues, the vivid purple amethysts have the most coveted color in history.

Ring-stone with carved bust of Julius Caesar

Amethysts have been used for jewelry and other uses as early as 3100 B.C. Egyptians and Greeks used amethysts to make seals and signet rings for sealing letters and stamping documents. The Romans and the Greeks thought that by drinking out of cups made of amethyst would prevent intoxication. The Romans also frequently used amethysts for carved intaglio portraits.
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Medieval soldiers in Europe wore amethyst talismans as amethysts were thought to keep the wearer level-headed in battle. Amethysts were also considered has a symbol of status among the high clergy and royalty, since the vivid hues of this gemstone were one of the most expensive colors to reproduce in cloth dying. Amethysts were also ranked among the world’s most valuable gemstones until the 18th century, when large deposits of amethysts were found in Brazil.
The largest known amethyst to date is not a singular amethyst, but an amethyst geode known as the Empress of Uruguay. Weighing approximately 14 tons, the geode is a little over 9 feet tall by 5 feet wide.

Tap into your regal side with these sweet pear-cut amethyst & diamond drop earrings from King Jewelers. These earrings feature 24.91 carats of deep purple amethysts with delicate diamond halos. The diamonds in contrast with these beautiful amethysts are a combination that makes these earrings shine.

January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Make Technology

Happy 2013 to everyone! Especially to all of those who get to start off the new year with their birthday and the dark red garnet. This juicy gem’s name comes from the Latin “garanatus,” meaning the color is reminiscent of the seeds of the pomegranate, although garnets can be found in orange, yellow, pink, and even blue. Though not as popular as some gems, the garnet has a solid place in history as being a beloved gem.
Garnets are relatively hard and durable, which is why garnet jewelry has been discovered as from as long ago as 3,000 B.C. It is said that Plato had his portrait carved on a garnet by a Roman engraver and the King of Saxony claimed to have a garnet of over 465 carats. The garnet was a popular gemstone during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe, as it gained the reputation for being able to heal certain diseases and being able to protect travelers.

Garnets were also very popular in Victorian jewelry, which is why we think this pair of garnet chandelier earrings is so lovely. They bring in all of that vintage inspiration into delicate garnet briolettes cascading into tiers with pave diamonds.
Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.

December Birthstone Spotlight: Blue Topaz

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Make Technology

The days have been flying by and December is already upon us! It’s time to turn our spotlight on the beloved blue topaz, the perfect gemstone for this time of year. It’s the official state gem of Texas and Utah, as well as the anniversary gem for 4th, 19th, or 23rd year of marriage. Although the topaz comes in a rainbow of colors, the sparkling blue topaz is the only color for December.
Most of the topaz mined each year is white and has led it to being confused with diamonds. The Braganza “diamond” was found in 1740 in Ouro Preto, Brazil and at 1,640 carats it was believed to be the largest diamond found at the time. It was later decided that the stone is actually a colorless topaz. Blue is the second most common color for topazes.

The largest blue topaz to date is the Marbella Topaz, named after the town of Marbella, Spain. This topaz weighs a hefty 8,225 carats. The gem also has excellent color and clarity in a beautiful oval-cut.

Check Out Our Holiday Sale & Save Up To 40% On Christmas Gifts & Stocking Stuffers Now!In 1255 St. Hildegard of Bingen, known for her works concerning the health benefits of gems, said that steep a topaz in wine for three days and then rubbing the solution over the eyes would help stop eyesight from failing. Africans used to use the topaz as part of healing ritual and a means of communication with the spirits. The topaz is also an important part of Hindu mythology, and Hindus believe that the topaz has the ability to sharpen intelligence, prolong life, and relieve thirst. Topaz was also used at one point to determine if food or drink had been poisoned and was said to have changed colors. With this list of attributes, who wouldn’t want to have topaz around?
These long oval blue topaz and diamond pave earrings from King Jewelers are glamorous enough that you’d want to take them everywhere anyway. There is a total of 13.11 carats of blue topaz in these knock-out earrings.

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November Birthstone Spotlight: Citrine

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Make Technology

Now that November has rolled around, it’s time we turn our spotlight on the autumnal-colored citrine. The citrine is a form of quartz whose colors range from a pale yellow to a golden orange. It is the latter color that comes to mind when we talk about November’s birthstone.
Natural citrines are quite rare, but they can be found in a variety of areas such as Brazil, the Ural Mountains of Russia, in Dauphine, France, Spain, and parts of Madagascar. Citrine enjoyed a high level of popularity with the ancient Romans, who used this gemstone for jewelry and intaglio work. It was also a popular gem during the Art Deco period, when complex citrine jewelry designs adorned Hollywood stars such as Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford.

Although the name “citrine” is French, the term wasn’t used until 1556 and before that point citrine was referred to as yellow quartz. During the Medieval period, citrine was prized by Scots and Celts as a protective gem against ailments such as the plague, snake bite, and bad skin. Citrine, also called the merchant’s stone, was associated with wealth and success and was at one point kept in cash tills in order to attract money.

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The world’s largest citrine, known as the Malaga, weights 20,000 carats and has exceptional clarity and color. Found in Brazil, the Malaga citrine was mined in the state of Minas Gerais. The stone was discovered in the late 1980s, but wasn’t cut until 2009. The Malaga citrine is currently part of the Programa Royal Collections of Spain.

With its sunny golden color, citrine makes for one of the perfect statement pieces for your fall attire. These oval citrine drop earrings from King Jewelers boast a stunning 24 carats of orange citrine that hang from delicate diamond strands.

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October Birthstone Spotlight: Opal

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Make Technology

opals — Opals, the Birthstone for October

Have trouble deciding on which colors to wear? October’s birthstone has it all for you. This milky gemstone is a virtual rainbow of red, green , blue, yellow, and orange flecks caused by reflections of light within the gemstone. Even the name opal is derived from the Greek word “Opallios,” which means “to see a change of color.” This “Queen of gems,” as it was called by Shakespeare, hails mostly from Australia, where the country is responsible for 97% of the world’s supply of opals.
As beautiful as this stone is, the opal has gotten the reputation of being both a lucky and unlucky stone throughout history. The Romans thought of the opal as having the combined beauty of all other gemstones. Nonius, a Roman Senator, opted for exile rather than give up his opal ring to Marc Anthony, who wanted it for Cleopatra.
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In the 18th and 19th centuries the opal started to be associated with famine and disease. It was rumored that if the wearer of an opal was sick, the color of the opal would become more intense with color leading up to that person’s death and then fade after the person died.

The European opal market declined dramatically after the release of a novel called Anne of Geierstein in 1829 by Sir Walter Scott. The story tells of Lady Hermione, who was accused of being a demon. After a drop of Holy Water falls on the enchanted opal in her hair, the color was destroyed and Lady Hermione was found as a pile of ashes the next day. For nearly twenty years following the release of that novel, people associated the opal with death and bad luck. The popularity of opals was revived when a black opal was discovered in Australia in 1877.

The world’s largest and most valuable opal is known as the Olympic Australis, named in honor of the Melbourne Olympic games. It is estimated that over 7,000 carats of opals could be cut from the stone, but it has been left intact due to its uniqueness. The most valuable black opal is the Aurora Australis, a 180 carat oval stone with brilliant blue and red reflections.

Aurora Australis opal — 180 Caret Aurora Australis Opal

September Birthstone Spotlight: Sapphire

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Make Technology

blue sapphire image — The Sapphire is the Birthstone for September

Although sapphires come in a range of colors, the one the sapphire is best known for is that striking royal blue. Sapphire, derivative of the Greek word for “blue,” is a variety of the mineral Corundum. This gem is prominent among the British Crown Jewels, and is considered to be symbolic of wisdom and purity. Sapphires are second only to diamonds in hardness, and because of their lustrous blue color they have enjoyed a certain level of import throughout history.
As early as 800 B.C. Persians believed that the world rested on a blue sapphire and its reflection gave the sky its color. In 12th century Abbess Hildegard of Bingen stated that sapphires had the capability of improving one’s intellect and in India sapphires are thought to bring misfortune.

Blue sapphires are commonly associated with fidelity, sincerity, and truth. These attributes were initially promoted in the 18th century because of the story ” Le Saphir Merveilleux ” by Madame de Genlis . The story describes a sapphire that is blue by day and purple by night, which made it a popular stone choice for engagement rings in the 18th and 19th centuries until the sapphire was usurped by the diamond.

star of india sri lanka blue sapphire — Stunning Star of India Blue Sapphire

The largest blue sapphire to date is the Star of India at 563.33 carats, discovered nearly 300 years ago in Sri Lanka. It is unusual in that it has a star shape on either side of the milky gemstone and it was donated to the American Museum of Natural History by financier J.P. Morgan in 1900.
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The largest cut sapphire is the Queen Marie of Romania Sapphire. This sapphire, one of the prize pieces in Cartier’s collections, is a cushion shaped gem weighing 478 carats. The sapphire was purchased by King Ferdinand of Romania in 1921.

Although not the biggest, the most famous sapphires belong to royalty such as the Stuart Sapphire in the Imperial State Crown of England and the sapphire engagement ring that belonged to Princess Diana and Kate Middleton.
As the season gets cooler, these beautiful ombre sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings from Mikimoto are the perfect fall touch to any wardrobe. These earrings have a total of 1.49 carats of graduated sapphires, ranging from that vivid sapphire blue to white.

mikimoto sapphire and south sea pearl earrings

Haven’t had a fill of your sapphire fix? Be sure to check out our September Sapphire board on Pinterest!

king-jewelers-sapphire-pinterest-board — View More Amazing Sapphires on Pinterest

August Birthstone Spotlight: Peridot

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Make Technology

The vivid green peridot is a gemstone shrouded in mystery. There are debates over where it was first used, how early gemstones were classified (often confused with emeralds or topazes), and even how to pronounce the name (pear-ih-doe). Nonetheless this is a stunning birthstone choice for the month of August with its soft green hues.
Peridot is a mineral named Olivine, which is found in a variety of green shades. The origins surround the peridot are somewhat mysterious. The origin of the name is unknown, as well as its early uses in jewelry. Peridot was used in Egyptian jewelry as early as 1500 B.C. Known to Ancient Egyptians as the “gem of the sun,” this stone sparkles with dazzling brilliance in natural light.
Often associated with nature and vitality, this gem signifies strength and growth in both individuals and relationships. It is possible that the peridot in antique jewelry from the 18th and 19th centuries was repurposed from ancient Egyptian pieces. Most of the Egyptian peridot came from Zabargad island, a location that was lost for many years and not rediscovered until the 20th century.
Most gemstones are formed in the Earth’s crust. However, the peridot is an exception to this rule. Like the diamond, peridot is formed in the Earth’s mantle but the diamond is formed much deeper into the mantle than the peridot.

The largest cut peridot to date came from the island of Zabargad (also known as St. John’s Island), off the coast of Egypt, and it weighs 319 carats. The peridot is currently housed in the Smithsonian Institute.

This fantastic peridot and tsavorite cocktail ring is the perfect choice for your summer wardrobe. With all of these bright greens, it’s the epitome of the summer season and will bring glamour to any occasion.
Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.

Birthstone Spotlight: Ruby

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Make Technology

As we roll into July, we’re already hitting temperatures over 100 degrees, which makes July’s birthstone with its lustrous red the perfect choice! The ruby’s bright red color, caused by the presence of chromium, is its most valued feature and the more intense the color, the more the ruby is worth. Rubies can range from a soft pink to a blood red, although depending on the shade of pink the ruby can be classified as a pink sapphire. Today Burma is the world’s largest provider of high-quality rubies.
Like emeralds and sapphires, the ruby has enjoyed the position of being one of the top “power” stones in history. In India, rubies were divided by intensity of color and assigned to certain social classes and it was believed that rubies of lesser quality could not come into contact with higher quality rubies for fear of contamination. The Chinese also used the color of the ruby to indicate rank.

The ruby has also been associated with good health and fortune, protecting the wearer from any harm or ill-intent. That’s why popular Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin places a small round-cut ruby into every one of his jewelry designs.
The world’s largest un-cut ruby is the 125West Ruby, weighing 8.2 pounds and coming in at a whopping 18,696 carats. The largest cut ruby is the Edwardes Ruby, weighing 167 carats and it currently resides in the Museum of Natural History in London. The ruby has also been frequently incorporated into royal jewels, such as the Crown of Saint Wenceslas with a cabochon 250 carat ruby.

These ruby flower stud earrings are just the piece for this hot weather right now. They’re set in 18 karat white gold with beautiful pear-cut ruby accents.

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Beautiful Birthstone Jewelry: Amethyst

Focus on February’s Birthstone! Discover Gorgeous Amethyst Jewelry

1. Sydney Evan Evil Eye Amethyst Beaded Bracelet

2. Marco Bicego Jaipur Amethyst Earrings

3. King Jewelers Private Collection Cabochon Amethyst Ring

4. John Hardy Sterling Silver Amethyst Classic Chain Bracelet

March Birthstone Spotlight: Aquamarine

February Birthstone Spotlight: Amethyst

January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

December Birthstone Spotlight: Blue Topaz

November Birthstone Spotlight: Citrine

October Birthstone Spotlight: Opal

September Birthstone Spotlight: Sapphire

August Birthstone Spotlight: Peridot

Birthstone Spotlight: Ruby

Focus on February’s Birthstone! Discover Gorgeous Amethyst Jewelry

1. Sydney Evan Evil Eye Amethyst Beaded Bracelet

2. Marco Bicego Jaipur Amethyst Earrings

3. King Jewelers Private Collection Cabochon Amethyst Ring

4. John Hardy Sterling Silver Amethyst Classic Chain Bracelet

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