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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...

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...

Think you know your gems? Test your scientific and metaphysical knowledge of some of Amidon’s most beautiful offerings with our multiple choice quiz. If you score well, reward yourself with...

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....

While a great deal of attention is paid to the bride and choosing the engagement ring, many brides wish to reciprocate by choosing just the right wedding band for their...

Summer is finally here – and so is vacation season. It’s finally time to pack your bags and take a few days off work! Of course, with traveling comes packing....

The Roaring ’20s are making a comeback this summer. Knotted pearl necklaces, dangling diamond earrings, and sparkling headpieces are everywhere – and it’s all because of Gatsby. The beloved F....

When it’s time to ask your girl to spend the rest of her life with you, you want to make sure the diamond engagement ring you give her reflects the...

You have seen them a million times, those “cash for gold” commercials in which you are instructed to drop your unwanted gold jewelry into a brown envelope, mail it in...