How it all began…..
I am often asked how I got into the Jewellery business in the first place and the real story is a bit unexpected. I like it. It shows where passion can take you.
Superman’s Fortress of Solitude Found!!!!
As a child, growing up as I did during the golden age of comic books in the later 1950’s and 1960’s, I was deeply fascinated with many of the aspects of the […]
Afghanistan has always been a tough place to mine Gemstones..
The air was cool and dry, what there was of it. There’s not much at 12,000 feet in the Hindu Kush Mountain range of Afghanistan. Jed (the names have been changed to […]
Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
Have you ever gazed into a pool of water and found yourself being hypnotized by it’s cool, peaceful tranquility? Well, gazing into the depths of this month’s birthstone, Aquamarine, can have the […]
December’s Blog: Blue Zircon
Did you know that Zircon is actually a Natural Gemstone? Most people still think of it as a popular Diamond imitation called “Cubic Zirconia”. “Cubic” (as it’s known) is a man made […]
“Give me your pants, I’ll sew them for you”
Even though there were times when I asked myself “What the heck are you doing here?”, I’ve always enjoyed my trips to Brazil. One trip in particular stands out in my memory […]