Were you an eager beaver to finish your taxes early so you'd know what you'll have for your tax return? Know someone who has a February birthday and that little government bonus check is now burning a hole in your pocket before you even get i..

Pearl jewelry is a forever-classic that will never go out of style. Odds are that one in ten thousand oysters will form a naturally occurring pearl in the wild. Because of this rarity and a call by conservationists to conserve the wild oyster beds mo..

  If you’ve ever seen raw gemstones, you might have been surprised how dull they looked. Where’s the glint? Well, for most stones the glint is trapped inside until an expert gem cutter sets to work. The task is to cut the stone to se..

    If you’ve ever planned a wedding or been a bridesmaid, you probably noticed that it’s hard to find a color that looks good on everybody. But the warm yellowish green of August’s birthstone, the peridot, is beautiful on..

Before June comes to an end, let's take a moment to reflect on its birthstone, the pearl. No other adornment says class and good taste like a string of pearls. Plus, they match almost any outfit.   Pearls have awed people throughout the ages..

Jewelry purchases can be scary and intimidating. Unfortunately this is a scary yet true fact. Shopping mall jewelry store sales people can be compared to used car salesman, eager to make their next sale. Before you read any further, we want you to kn..

Depending on the story you refer to, Cupid has various roots, dating back thousands of years. In Greek mythology, Cupid was known as Eros, the son of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty. In Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus. Jealous of hu..

Birthstones are as unique as the people who wear them. Officially recognized as January’s birthstone, the Garnet is no exception. When you shop from Amidon Jewelers for your garnet jewelry, not only do you have a beautiful selection to choose f..