JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

One of the most charming Greek legends connected with the beautiful stone amethyst, February's birthstone, has been its traditional association with protection against drunkeness. Amethyst has been given many other attributes and all of them are good. A few of its powers are: control of evil thoughts, quicken intelligence, protetion from contagious diseases, to calm evil passions and protect the warrior from battle wounds.

Come in and see our selection of fine gem stones today.

FREE long stem rose and card with purchase Feb. 1st thru Feb. 14th. Happy Valentines from

Athena Jewelers.

JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

Although we know that the sun rises and sets on a regular schedule, from the beginning of history it has been important for man to know "What time is it?". Cavemen used a pointed stick and a circle of stones to make a sundial. Generations followed with other rudimentary devices. Finally, the mechanical clock driven by wheels and weights followed by the coiled mainspring and the first known wristwatch about 1571.

Today, modern technology has brought the watch to the peak of accuracy and beauty. Please come in and see our fine selection of unique watches.

NEED MONEY- WE BUY GOLD!

jEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

During the Dark Ages, Northern European countries obtained pearls from the rivers. These were not as lustrous as pearls from the sea, which were more greatly prized by the nobility and wealthier classes. During the 13th century, pearls were prized as medicine as well as gems. Wealthy patients were given powdered pearls for mental disease. Pearls were also thought to purify the blood.

If it makes you sick to think of lovely pearls ground up as medicine, have one of ours mounted in a ring or pin. Stop in and see our pearls today! Thank your for shopping local and buying handcrafted jewelry at Athena Jewelers.

Times are tough, we will help you out by buying your scrap gold.

Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

GOT SILVER?

Silver is a soft metal in its pure form, too soft to be used for jewelry and other items. The solution is to mix it with other metals to make it more durable. A popular silver mixture, called an alloy, is known as Sterling Silver. By law, jewelry sold in th U.S. cannot be marked or described as silver, solid silver, or sterling silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver. Copper is the most common metal used to round out the 7.5% alloy balance in sterling silver. It adds hardness to pure silver, but with it the tendency to tarnish.

We carry a extensive collection of handcrafted silver jewelry by artist local to global. In this industry, finding a reputable silversmith is few and far between. We are proud to inform you that we will repair any and all of your silver jewelry. Come in and view our selection today.

Jewelery Jottings by Danna Lea

Happy New Year 2010! January's birthstone is the garnet, which is normally thought of as a beautiful red stone. However; it is also found in orange, olive and even emerald green! The color is determined by the combination of metallic oxides in the stone, with some colors being more rare than others.

A birthstone makes a beautiful and perfect gift. We carry all birthstones as well as other gem stones and custom gold jewelry. Our products are certain to please you and come with a complete guarantee of satisfaction.

Athena Jewelers has been servicing downtown Athens with all your jewelry needs for 20 years this August. This month receive 20% or more off any purchase through out the gallery. Got Jewelry? Athena Jewelers, downtown Athens!