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Tip: Before is known for its ever-changing rainbow Whether a self-purchase or gift, there are a variety of prevent tangling. swimming, take off your rings of fiery iridescent colors. Sparkling styles for both men and women of all ages. Flora, fauna, Abrasive sand, sunscreen, as your hands can become cold tourmaline has been hoops, links, layers, woven and designs accented with hot tub and pool chlorine in causing fingers to shrink and popular throughout diamonds, gemstones or colorful enamel represent just are jewelry hazards. Sunscreens can rings to slip off. history because of its a fraction of the silver styles available today. astonishing variety of colors. Jewelry Calendar Jewelry Close-ups Trends to Watch Birthstone Jewelry - The One Gift That Is Lacey, Light & Lovely Stripes And Patterns The Uniquely Yours iligree’s airy, elegant, web-like mixing of patterns designs mirror the prominent and stripes has been trending o other birthday gift can match lacey, mesh, and cutout fash- since early spring. Geometric the thrill of receiving your own F ions seen in abundance on the hot- shapes, linear and squared off looks are personal birthstone gem. These N test runways and red carpets today. seen in jewelry designs, inspired by the sleek precious jewels have been famous for These designs are the perfect blend lines of the art deco period. centuries because of their legendary of woven, shiny threads of karat ability to reveal personal traits of both gold, sterling silver or platinum, These highly stylized, geometric shapes are seen men and women born in one particular lending a feel of fine fabric against in mixed metals, enameling and cut gemstones. month of the year. Yet birthstone jewelry the skin. Unexpected pairings of larger patterns are only enhanced is surprisingly affordable! And it comes by smaller, intricate features. Visualize a reoccurring color in many popular and attractive styles to Complex in design, filigree’s block pattern interrupted by a simple chevron necklace suit any budget or any taste. 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Add an transparent, olive-green unexpected flash of color, and these peridot has been a popular delicate, fanciful, ornamental designs gem of women for over 3,000 will take on the appearance of a classic years, while the opaque, reddish-brown Seasonal Sensations heirloom piece. sard­onyx has long been a favorite for men’s signet rings. Sterling Silver – Always in Fashion September - Sapphire o matter what the time of year, event or occa- Sapphire, said to promise sion, you will never be out of place wearing sil- a life of clear thinking ver jewelry. Silver is a popular and perfect choice and wisdom to the September born. A N for both daily and evening wear. Available in a pleth- prized gemstone since 800 BC, it was ora of styles from classic to modern, edgy to soft, and once believed that the earth rested subtle to extravagant, silver is wearable throughout the on a giant sapphire and its reflection Jewelry Doctor year. And because it’s so affordable, you can easily add colored the sky. The most valuable and update your collection based on the newest trends sapphires possess an intense blue color or to compliment your evolving style. referred to as “cornflower blue.” Jewelry Travel Tips f packing your fine jewelry for a va- coat and bleach gemstones and While jewelry alloys and metals come and go, silver is October – Opal/Tourmaline cation, keep designs separated in chlorine is known to damage karat one of only three that have stood the test of time and These two brightly colored a soft cloth pouch or a lined gold (especially white gold), continues to have a strong presence in modern jewelry. gemstones are believed to I box to prevent scratching. Tip: eroding the nickel alloy in it, Additionally, silver is more abundant and much less ex- bring hope and balance to the Thread your bracelets and causing weakened prongs pensive than gold and platinum. lives of the October born. Luminous opal necklaces through a straw to and settings. Tip: Before is known for its ever-changing rainbow Whether a self-purchase or gift, there are a variety of prevent tangling. swimming, take off your rings of fiery iridescent colors. Sparkling styles for both men and women of all ages. Flora, fauna, Abrasive sand, sunscreen, as your hands can become cold tourmaline has been hoops, links, layers, woven and designs accented with hot tub and pool chlorine in water causing fingers to shrink and popular throughout diamonds, gemstones or colorful enamel represent just are jewelry hazards. Sunscreens can rings to slip off. history because of its a fraction of the silver styles available today. astonishing variety of colors. Gemstone Close-Ups

Ammolite: A Gem Of Many Colors PRESENTED BY uried within layers of shale in the remnants are found all over the world, southern part of Alberta, Canada is the ammolite gemstone has been Ba unique, multicolored gemstone found only in Alberta. It is thought to called Ammolite. This gemstone is a mix of be the depth of the sediment, rich in vibrant shades in iridescent colors of red, minerals of iron and magnesium, that Focus On orange, blue and green, adding contrast helped to create the formation of stone Fashion while complementing each other. from the shell. Ammolite is available in Ammolite comes from the outer three qualities, the top being AAA is shell of an ancient marine mollusk said to be comparable to a D flawless called an ammonite, and was found in diamond. Either way, ammolite will Seamless Seasonal Transition abundance in Canada some 65 million play center stage when mounted in any years ago. While ammonite fossil jewelry design.

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

226-228 S. Washington Street Shelby, NC 28150

hen seasons change, your wardrobe will clothing – your jewelry can use an additional too. Don’t forget, when transitioning from layer as well. Start with your lobes and add a Wsandals to boots, you should update your larger, expressive earring. Moving to your neck, jewelry as well. try accenting a minimalist bar pendant with a longer As long summer days heat up, distinct and personal bold necklace to sway below it. Now it’s time designs will sizzle from the beach to the ballet. Going for your wrist. Find one special statement piece, Stop In With minimal on clothing and maximizing jewelry with a perhaps a watch or an oversized cuff, and top it off mix of bold and dainty designs creates an effortless flair Your Questions with a couple of slim bangles or bracelets. Finally, in to accompany the laid-back ambiance for which late shifting your seasonal jewelry style, hands down, the As members of IJO we summer is known. fingers win…you can’t go wrong with one big, bold are part of the largest As the warmth of the season regresses from high heat ring or several dainty stackable rings to round out What is a Fisheye? viewed from the top. What is a Navette? Buying Group in the to cool breeze, try mingling summer silvers with warm your wardrobe. world, almost 900 jewel- When a diamond is cut This French word means “little ers strong, bringing you yellow or peach gold to add a warmth akin to the sun’s. Easing out of your sizzling summer jewelry can be shallow with a pavilion What Are Naats? boat,” which describes an exclusive styles and the Pair these with warm colored gemstones, reminiscent of as calm and enjoyable as an autumn breeze. Visit of less than 40 percent, a Naat is the Dutch word elongated, brilliant gemstone best values in the indus- radiant sunsets, to add luminosity to any outfit. us today, we will be happy to help you seamlessly try. As professional jew- circular white outline can forknot. This is a small, hard cut with curving sides and Layering for the changing climate is not only for transition into the upcoming season. elers, we have a respon- be seen through the table. diamond crystal included pointed ends. It is an alternate sibility to our customers This light circle resembles in a larger diamond. A naat term for marquise, which is and our community… Arnold a fisheye and is caused by may slow down sawing a a popular diamond shape. to maintain the highest Master IJO Jeweler standards and preserve a reflection of the girdle diamond because it has a The term “navette” is used your fine jewelry invest- Arnold’s Jewelry & Gift Gallery n (704) 487-4521 when the diamond is harder cutting direction. primarily for colored gems. ment. 226-228 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150 © 2017 IJO, Inc., Southport, CT www.arnoldsjewelry.com n E-mail: [email protected]