Jewelry Trendsetters for Summer Tombs and Is Among the World’S Oldest Separate Gems: Nephrite and Jadeite

Opaque Gems: Seasonal Favorites PRESENTED BY ichly colored, opaque gems have a jewelry on record. crisp beauty and a formal elegance Onyx. While it occurs in a variety of Rthat looks smart with any outfit. colors, black is the most famous. Onyx Opaque gemstones were the first with red bands is actually called sard- gemstones noted in history and are to- onyx, August’s birthstone. day used by designers to produce ex- Carnelian. Once widely popular, this What’s New, ceptional jewelry designs. Here are a few red to brownish-red gemstone was of- What’s Hot options of popular opaque gemstones: ten used for carved seals and engraved Turquoise. A beautiful, robin’s egg intaglios. or sky blue color. Turquoise has been Jade. Varies in color, but rich green found buried in Ancient Egyptian is the most valued. Jade is actually two Jewelry Trendsetters for Summer tombs and is among the world’s oldest separate gems: nephrite and jadeite. olorful, easy-to-wear, and versatile de- Csigns top this season’s hottest jewelry developments. ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Jewelry fashion trends are often born from 226-228 S. Washington Street the creative minds of designers and fea- Shelby, NC 28150 tured on high fashion runways. These designs start out as extravagant, avant-garde statements meant to accentuate a collec- tion of garments and overall concept of the designer’s line. From there, celebrities and stylists cherry pick and cultivate jewelry designs to wear on the red carpet, and those looks are shared to the masses. This season, it’s all about colorful gemstone fashion rings. And, the bigger and bolder…the better! These dramatically styled rings are often seen in clusters of vibrantly colored gems or with large, colored, center stones surrounded by dia- Stop In With mond accents or smaller complementary Your Questions colored gems. At the top of the list are the designs worn As members of IJO we are part of the largest by royalty and celebrities. When copied Buying Group in the and revamped, these fashion forward de- What Is A Barion Cut? What Is A Tourbillion? What Is Draw Color? world, almost 900 jew- signs are readily available in a wide range A square mixed cut of 62 A device in deluxe mechani- The tendency of a diamond elers strong, bringing you exclusive styles of styles and prices to suit any age, budget facets with a step cut crown cal watches that prevents to take on the color of what- and the best values in or style. and a modified brilliant cut timekeeping errors and in- ever metal or other gem- the industry. As profes- pavilion created in 1971. The creases accuracy. A rounded stone is nearby. For example, sional jewelers, we have a responsibility to our name “Barion” combines cage holds the mechanism a colorless diamond may ap- customers and our com- Arnold the first names of the de- that rotates the hands of the pear yellowish when mount- munity…to maintain the Master IJO Jeweler signer Basil Watermeyer and watch at a continuous rate ed in yellow gold or set next highest standards and his wife Marion. of speed. to a deep yellow gem. preserve your fine jew- Arnold’s Jewelry & Gift Gallery n (704) 487-4521 elry investment. 226-228 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150 © 2016 IJO, Inc., Southport, CT www.arnoldsjewelry.com n E-mail: diamonds@arnoldsjewelry.com Jewelry Calendar Bridal Update Seasonal Sensations Birthstone Jewelry... Always Fashionable, Top Picks In Bridal Styles Sizzling Silver Jewelry– Cool For Summer Always A Favorite f all the precious metals, gleaming white sterling irthstone gems have a unique silver is by far the most affordable. And that makes appeal that is timeless and never Oit a popular choice for experimenting with intriguing Bgoes out of style. Each colorful designs without breaking the bank. birthstone is the special gem intimately Not only is silver the whitest of metals, it’s also lighter in associated with the date of one’s own weight, making it comfortable to wear during the warm birth. And for centuries, birthstone months of summer and autumn. Silver set with white gems were believed to bestow diamonds, richly colored gemstones, or combined with legendary powers and reflect personal omance is always in style and is seen grooms seem to be paying particular yellow gold accents, easily moves from beach to barbecue, characteristics shared by no one else. in many of today’s bridal designs. attention to interesting, lightweight and ball game to the ballet. That’s why beautiful birthstone jewelry RWhat’s old is new again this durable contemporary metals such as Attractively styled rings, earrings, pendants, toe rings, anklets is always in style and always the most season with elegant, vintage rings and titanium or cobalt. and cuff bracelets are available in a variety of finishes, from highly popular gift you can give. antique diamond cuts both so prevalent. Not surprisingly, the round brilliant-cut polished to frosted. And to prevent tarnishing, it’s often coated Classic designs are consistently popular diamond is still the most popular shape for with a thin layer of rhodium plating to add a hard, brilliant finish. AUGUST - Peridot / Sardonyx and sleek. Contemporary styles with engagement rings, but emerald, cushion, According to tradition, courage is gemstone accents in unexpected colors and radiant cuts are becoming more the personal attribute offered by these two continue to make an appearance. popular by celebrities such as Beyoncé, historic gems to men and women born in Couples today are choosing styles that Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Aniston. August. Transparent yellow-green peridot have a timeless appeal and many of the Comfortable, simplistic wedding bands is a sparkling gem long favored new designs featuring arcs, curves, twists for gents remain favorites, while more by women. Richly hued, reddish and swirls are making antique-inspired ornate bands set with pavé diamonds, brown sardonyx is an opaque styles with hand engraving, micro-pavé, diamond baguette eternity bands, hand- gem highly prized by men since Biblical and filigree details high in demand. engraved bands, or fine detailed milgrain times for intricately carved signet rings. While the most popular metals for edges are popular with the ladies. Trends To Watch SEPTEMBER - Sapphire today’s bridal jewelry is white gold and This year, more than ever, bridal For thousands of years, platinum, two-toned gold combinations jewelry is available in designs and prices Geometric Designs, Layered Looks, Mix & Match Gems are a fashion forward alternative. Today’s to suit every taste and budget. wisdom and clear thinking ey accessories play an important such as one moon and one star, or a have been the personal traits bestowed role in transitioning from summer gold and diamond chandelier swaying on those of September birth by the Jewelry Doctor to fall, providing both versatility on one lobe while the other is adorned sparkling cornflower-blue sapphire. A K and individuality to this season’s by a single gemstone stud is becoming form of the mineral corundum, sapphire Summertime Jewelry Hazards wardrobe. Among the leading trends increasingly popular. Pulling off this comes in a rainbow of beautiful colors in are geometrically inspired jewelry look is simply about having fun and ny color of karat gold - yellow, pink, and especially white gold - can addition to blue...everything except red. designs such as spirals, circles, squares, expressing oneself. be damaged by chlorine, which is a commonly used disinfectant in When corundum is red it’s called ruby. rectangles, and triangular shapes in Trending necklaces remain to be the swimming pools, jacuzzis, and resort spas. OCTOBER - Opal / Tourmaline A rings, pins, earrings, pendants, and subtle and simplistic layering of two Research studies have shown that even minuscule amounts of diluted bracelets. Jewelry that provides a or more strands or styles of karat gold Over the centuries, these two very chlorine can be detrimental to all karat metals and should be avoided.Chlorine bright, layered look is also a sure-fire or silver. In addition, stackable rings, different harlequin gems have can be especially damaging to white gold since it can erode the nickel alloy in it way to liven up outfits in this season’s bangles, and cuffs set with richly colored symbolized the power of and possibly cause damaged prongs and weakened settings. popular colors. gems also lend themselves to fashionable hope for those with birthdays Remember too, that chlorine is present in many common household products A widespread trend for today’s layering. Today, many jewelry designers in October. Both gems display a dazzling such as bleach, detergent, and cleansers. Evaporation can increase the level of fashionistas is the mixing and matching are mixing various gem colors, cuts, carat array of brilliant colors. Ancient opal chlorine and other chemicals in these products, leaving concentrated deposits of various styles, colors, metals and weights, and shapes to provide many blazes with flashes of which could damage your gold jewelry. gemstones. And this fall, the pairing new and exciting combinations that rainbow iridescence, while So, before you go for a cool swim this summer, be sure to remove your gold of two mismatched earrings is flirting might not normally be seen together. glittering, transparent rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. And when doing housework, also take with tradition. The lopsided lobe trend These can add more character and tourmaline comes in a wider range of off your gold jewelry or wear rubber gloves. colors than virtually any other gem. of mismatched ear embellishments interest than perfectly matched gems. Jewelry Calendar Bridal Update Seasonal Sensations Birthstone Jewelry... Always Fashionable, Top Picks In Bridal Styles Sizzling Silver Jewelry– Cool For Summer Always A Favorite f all the precious metals, gleaming white sterling irthstone gems have a unique silver is by far the most affordable. And that makes appeal that is timeless and never Oit a popular choice for experimenting with intriguing Bgoes out of style. Each colorful designs without breaking the bank. birthstone is the special gem intimately Not only is silver the whitest of metals, it’s also lighter in associated with the date of one’s own weight, making it comfortable to wear during the warm birth. And for centuries, birthstone months of summer and autumn. Silver set with white gems were believed to bestow diamonds, richly colored gemstones, or combined with legendary powers and reflect personal omance is always in style and is seen grooms seem to be paying particular yellow gold accents, easily moves from beach to barbecue, characteristics shared by no one else. in many of today’s bridal designs. attention to interesting, lightweight and ball game to the ballet. That’s why beautiful birthstone jewelry RWhat’s old is new again this durable contemporary metals such as Attractively styled rings, earrings, pendants, toe rings, anklets is always in style and always the most season with elegant, vintage rings and titanium or cobalt. and cuff bracelets are available in a variety of finishes, from highly popular gift you can give. antique diamond cuts both so prevalent. Not surprisingly, the round brilliant-cut polished to frosted. And to prevent tarnishing, it’s often coated Classic designs are consistently popular diamond is still the most popular shape for with a thin layer of rhodium plating to add a hard, brilliant finish. AUGUST - Peridot / Sardonyx and sleek. Contemporary styles with engagement rings, but emerald, cushion, According to tradition, courage is gemstone accents in unexpected colors and radiant cuts are becoming more the personal attribute offered by these two continue to make an appearance. popular by celebrities such as Beyoncé, historic gems to men and women born in Couples today are choosing styles that Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Aniston. August. Transparent yellow-green peridot have a timeless appeal and many of the Comfortable, simplistic wedding bands is a sparkling gem long favored new designs featuring arcs, curves, twists for gents remain favorites, while more by women. Richly hued, reddish and swirls are making antique-inspired ornate bands set with pavé diamonds, brown sardonyx is an opaque styles with hand engraving, micro-pavé, diamond baguette eternity bands, hand- gem highly prized by men since Biblical and filigree details high in demand. engraved bands, or fine detailed milgrain times for intricately carved signet rings. While the most popular metals for edges are popular with the ladies. Trends To Watch SEPTEMBER - Sapphire today’s bridal jewelry is white gold and This year, more than ever, bridal For thousands of years, platinum, two-toned gold combinations jewelry is available in designs and prices Geometric Designs, Layered Looks, Mix & Match Gems are a fashion forward alternative. Today’s to suit every taste and budget. wisdom and clear thinking ey accessories play an important such as one moon and one star, or a have been the personal traits bestowed role in transitioning from summer gold and diamond chandelier swaying on those of September birth by the Jewelry Doctor to fall, providing both versatility on one lobe while the other is adorned sparkling cornflower-blue sapphire. A K and individuality to this season’s by a single gemstone stud is becoming form of the mineral corundum, sapphire Summertime Jewelry Hazards wardrobe. Among the leading trends increasingly popular. Pulling off this comes in a rainbow of beautiful colors in are geometrically inspired jewelry look is simply about having fun and ny color of karat gold - yellow, pink, and especially white gold - can addition to blue...everything except red. designs such as spirals, circles, squares, expressing oneself. be damaged by chlorine, which is a commonly used disinfectant in When corundum is red it’s called ruby. rectangles, and triangular shapes in Trending necklaces remain to be the swimming pools, jacuzzis, and resort spas. OCTOBER - Opal / Tourmaline A rings, pins, earrings, pendants, and subtle and simplistic layering of two Research studies have shown that even minuscule amounts of diluted bracelets. Jewelry that provides a or more strands or styles of karat gold Over the centuries, these two very chlorine can be detrimental to all karat metals and should be avoided.Chlorine bright, layered look is also a sure-fire or silver. In addition, stackable rings, different harlequin gems have can be especially damaging to white gold since it can erode the nickel alloy in it way to liven up outfits in this season’s bangles, and cuffs set with richly colored symbolized the power of and possibly cause damaged prongs and weakened settings. popular colors. gems also lend themselves to fashionable hope for those with birthdays Remember too, that chlorine is present in many common household products A widespread trend for today’s layering. Today, many jewelry designers in October. Both gems display a dazzling such as bleach, detergent, and cleansers. Evaporation can increase the level of fashionistas is the mixing and matching are mixing various gem colors, cuts, carat array of brilliant colors. Ancient opal chlorine and other chemicals in these products, leaving concentrated deposits of various styles, colors, metals and weights, and shapes to provide many blazes with flashes of which could damage your gold jewelry. gemstones. And this fall, the pairing new and exciting combinations that rainbow iridescence, while So, before you go for a cool swim this summer, be sure to remove your gold of two mismatched earrings is flirting might not normally be seen together. glittering, transparent rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. And when doing housework, also take with tradition. The lopsided lobe trend These can add more character and tourmaline comes in a wider range of off your gold jewelry or wear rubber gloves. colors than virtually any other gem. of mismatched ear embellishments interest than perfectly matched gems. Gemstone Close-Ups