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June is synonymous with so many pleasant things, like long warm summer days, backyard barbecues, and lounging on the beach or at the pool. For those born in June the...

All around the world, women wear necklaces. Some are sentimental, like lockets with pictures of loved ones. Some are family heirlooms. Some pull together an ensemble. Some elevate an outfit...

Everybody has heard of June brides. But what’s the most popular month to get engaged? December! Yes, gentlemen, the month of Christmas trees, cocoa and carols is also the month...

Even people who never loved Star Trek might suddenly develop an interest in outer space. Why? Because of space diamonds! Scientists already knew that diamonds dwelled in the cold cores...

Here at Amidon, we like to daydream about beautiful gemstones. The bigger, brighter and rarer, the better. So on a crisp fall day, our thoughts turn to that great beauty,...

You may have seen vivid blue diamonds and wondered if they were real. And if real, do they occur naturally? At Amidon we offer a variety of beautiful designs made...

If you love diamonds, it’s fun to fantasize about bigger and bigger diamonds, and, ultimately, the biggest. That would be The Cullinan, a famous diamond found inSouth Africa’s Premier Mine...

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...

Picnics and trips to the beach call for plastic flatware and paper plates. But what about that darling little garden party you’ve been meaning to throw? You could go plastic,...

With the sun shining and the kids out of school, many of us turn our thoughts to summer pleasures. Even if we don’t have kids or they’re all grown up,...

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....

All over our country, Memorial Day has begun to be marked as the start of summer. Rather than using waiting for the official start date of June 21, corporations mark...