Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

"Adamas", the Greek word meaning indomitable or unconquerable, is the word from which the diamond was named. As April's birthstone, ancient lore attributes to the diamond the belief that the wearing of a diamond by those born in April would bring marital happiness and good fortune, ensure victory and give superior strength and courage. A diamond is, in fact, "forever", symbolizing lasting love.

We have a variety of diamond jewelry and unique gifts from which to choose gifts symbolizing love, friendship and affection.

We will check and clean your diamond jewelry FREE for the month of April. Limit 3 pieces per customer. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6.

Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

Aquamarine, an alternate March birthstone, has long been considered the symbol of happiness and everlasting youth. In the Middle Ages, it was supposed to give the wearer insight and foresight, and to cure insomnia. In 1910 a Aquamarine crystal was found in Brazil that weighed 243 pounds! It was 19 inches long and 16 inches wide, and the British Museum of Natural History has a flawless, sea-green aqua which weighs 880 carats.

Our aquamarine gems stones aren't that large but we do have some beautiful stones suitable for mountings. Please stop in and see our large selection of loose gems.

FREE jewelry cleaning for the month of March. Limit 3 pieces per customer. Spring clean your jewelry today at Athena Jewelers, the art of it all. Become our FAN on Facebook.

Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

The first important gold find in the U.S. was in North Carolina in 1799. Another find occurred in Georgia in 1827. When gold was discovered in California in 1849, almost half a million hopeful prospectors came from all parts of the world. In nine years, over twenty-four million ounces of gold were found in the new fields. When gold was discovered in Alaska in 1896, only about 4,000 of some 60,000 prospectors found some gold, with only a few hundred making really big strikes.

You'll find exactly what you want at Athena Jewelers. We can custom design any style of jewelry in gold, silver and platinum. . . or, bring in any of your broken items to be repaired if new jewelry is not an option. NEED CASH? WE WILL ALSO BUY YOUR OLD GOLD.

Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

Those born in the month of March have a choice of two birthstones. The aquamarine is thought to promote industriousness while the bloodstone promotes courage and prevents the loss of blood.

When you want an extra nice gift for someone special, come to us first. We have a fine selection of great jewelry items, and can arrange a purchase plan to suit your budget.

Take advantage of our March madness sale on all pearl jewelry in stock as well as other savings on jewelry repair and design.

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