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Topaz, with its rich history as the original birthstone for November, has long captivated admirers with its alluring hues. This hard silicate mineral derives its various colors from impurities or...

Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the allure of Opal - the birthstone for those born in the month of October. Opal, a captivating gemstone, is composed of silicone...

September holds a special place in my heart for various reasons. The most prominent being the delightful transition it brings, as we bid farewell to scorching summer days and welcome...

In our previous blog, we discussed the art of accessorizing with color gemstone jewelry. This week, we'd like to delve deeper into the topic of color by sharing what our...

It’s spring! And with Spring comes bright spring tulips, daffodils and snowdrops, green grass, sunshine and best of all, the shedding of winter coats and heavy boots! It’s time for...

Often people come into Amidon Jewelers to look at all our colored gemstone jewelry. One of the most common questions we receive is “What are the birthstones for each month?”...

What is the difference between Sapphire and Ruby? Sapphire is Septembers Birthstone, and is known for its beautiful blue hue. What most people don’t know is Sapphire comes in a...

Need to calm some tempers? Smooth some anger? Manifest your desires? Well then you should consider wearing November's beautiful birthstone, Citrine! While we can't guarantee that all your anger issues...

Tis the season for marking one of life’s most important milestones for the many graduates of 2016. And while earning that high school diploma or college degree is most certainly...

Pearls are incomparable. They bring an element of glamour and classic style to any outfit they accessorize. However, few people understand the complexity of pearl harvesting, grading and sales. The...

When I was a kid, I broke everything I came into contact with. I haven’t grown much more graceful as I have gotten older, but I like to think there’s...

My wife and I each buy three anniversary gifts for one another. The first two are done for humor. We have found two separate lists of what each year’s gift...