Jewelry Trivia

Rings made in the 14th-17th century are often found with secret messages engraved inside that only the wearer knew. What name is given to these?

Posey Rings, Pledge Rings, Regard Rings or Gemmel Rings

Hypoallergenic

What does hypoallergenic mean?

Webster’s New World Dictionary defines hypoallergenic as “less likely to cause an allergic reaction than other comparable preparations or goods;...” Allergic reactions may occur from any type of jewelry that contacts the skin, whether it be plastic, ceramic or metal. It occurs as moisture leaches chemicals or metal ions out of the jewelry material. Plated metal or jewelry composed of several metals are especially prone to causing allergic reactions due to an elec­trochemical reaction that happens between dissimilar metals in the presence of moisture.

JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

Emerald, the birthstone for May, is dedicated to Venus, goddess of love. To some ancients it meant eternal youth and faithfulness or lovers. Cleopatra had an almost inexhaustable supply of emeralds from her mines in Egypt. Most genuine emeralds contain tiny inclusions. Their greatest beauty lies in the color which should be a rich green with blue overtones.

Emeralds are a very popular stone. Stop in and see our fine selection.