jewelry – Artful Gems

Christie’s Auction

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Artful Gems

I love jewelry and have a soft spot for antiques. That’s why I’m so excited that world renowned auction house Christie’s is holding online auctions. Christie’s Jewels Online July auction features a selection of over 300 lots of fine jewelry ranging from Antique to Contemporary. This is exciting for those of us who love jewelry! We can Read More

Happy New Jewelry,,, Year!!!

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by Artful Gems

This is the time when we all make New Year’s resolutions. I’m not going to suggest any resolutions you can’t keep. What I will suggest are some resolutions regarding your jewelry. Yes, your jewelry. The Perfect Time This time of year is the perfect time to take inventory of your jewelry box. I am always Read More

Citrine

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Artful Gems

Citrine is November’s birthstone and the 13th anniversary gemstone. It is a variety of quartz that ranges from pale yellow to brownish orange in color. Its yellow hues are caused by traces of iron in quartz crystals. These transparent crystals are found in all sizes as geodes, points, and clusters. The largest producer of this quality Read More

Abalone

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by Artful Gems

Although not a Gemstone, Abalone is cherished as such and used in jewelry. It is nicknamed the Sea Ears because of its flattened, oval shape with iridescent interior. They are also known as Paua, Mother of Pearl, and Nacre. Abalone is a single-shelled, uni-valve saltwater mollusk, native to the Pacific Coast of California stretching up Read More

Turquoise Blue

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by Artful Gems

Turquoise is the birthstone for the month of December. Its colors range from sky blue through various shades of green; to greenish and yellowish gray. It is an opaque stone of hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate.It is also the stone for Sagittarius which runs from November 22-December 21. And, it is the anniversary gemstone for the Read More

A New Medium?

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Artful Gems

A medium, according to Merriam Webster is a mode of artistic expression or communication. It is the material used in any creative endeavor. In my art, my preference is wire and it is what I play with when I want inspiration. But, here’s the thing. I love to play and not just with wire. Before Read More