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Gemstone Color Profile A Colorful Season of Celebration

ovember, December, and January are typically three the beauty of . A unique gem, rarer than emerald, glorious months filled with occasions to celebrate. yet a fraction of the price. Both gems are broadly the same NThis year we have missed baby showers, birthdays, color, while is a distinctly lighter shade. graduations, weddings, and vacations. However, we have Alternatives: . Available in bright saturated survived the chaos, and 2020 is finally coming to an end! fiery reds that compare with ruby and sometimes surpass it. Thus, a greater emphasis on making the holidays shine! . A wine-red gem, hard, glittering, dura- Let’s rock it with oodles of sparkle and brilliant pops of ble, and very abundant, making it surprisingly inexpensive. color. Colorful have long appealed to all ages Alternatives: . Rich looking, blue-pur- and genders. There are hundreds of varieties and colors ple transparent gem with a soft, velvety texture. Iolite. Some- available. While the Big Three: Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire times called “water sapphire,” relatively unknown, quite inex- are the most famous, rarest, and most expensive, there are pensive, and can closely resemble a fine blue sapphire. many inexpensive alternatives available. 2021 brings a year of new hope, allowing us to refocus Emerald Alternatives: . An extremely rare on matters close to our hearts. We wish you a season filled variety of garnet, it has a vibrant green color that can rival with peace, good health, joy and happiness.

Glenna R. Gibbons Master IJO Jeweler

G.G. Gems, Inc. n 480.860.2266 n Fax: 480.860.9161 8112 N. 87th Place, Ste. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 [email protected] n www.gggemsinc.com Notebook A Gift of o matter how small the package is, ic cocktail rings, delicate bands of dainty di- when the gift inside is a dazzling amonds, and an array of designs featuring Npiece of diamond jewelry, you can be colorful gemstones. sure it will receive a tremendous reception! . Women of all ages will adore a A gift of diamonds will be happily received, diamond tennis , diamond bangles, proudly displayed, and treasured for a life- or a petite bolo bracelet. time. It is not only a perfect gift for hard to . Select from an amazing assort- buy for individuals, but surprisingly enough, ment of styles and designs. Go big with hoops diamond jewelry can be very affordable too. or try the perfect petite huggie. The classic Diamonds come in many different col- diamond stud, a forever go-to for any age or ors, shapes, weights, and color and gender, is available in many shapes and sizes. clarity grades to suit any budget. There are . The diamond solitaire pen- a plethora of jewelry styles to select from, dant is a timeless and popular gift year- with the majority being available in a wide round. For a more personalized touch, di- selection of mountings from sterling , amond-encrusted name, initial, or themed karat , and , to today’s popu- motifs are always a thoughtful idea. lar alternative metals. A gift of diamonds will surely bring a Rings. Right-hand styles include dramat- sparkle to any eye.

Holiday Gift Bag Gifts Just For Him racelets, , and today’s popular alternative metals rings are no longer and materials. Bjust for stylish women. Ce- For today’s men, masculine sig- lebrities like Brad Pitt and Robert net rings and bold bands made of Downey, Jr. have effortlessly been karat gold, or titani- pulling off this fashion trend for um are very much prevalent. Fash- years with noncelebrities follow- ion-forward men are sporting jew- ing suit. elry accessories such as classic ID There is a plethora of jewelry bracelets, woven rope, metal and styles to select from, with the ma- bead embellished bracelets and jority being available in a wide se- making high fashion statements lection of mountings from sterling with bold necklaces of faith, heri- silver, karat gold, and platinum, to tage or talisman designs. Trends To Jewelry Calendar Decorate Your Décolletage Jewelry: ecklaces, like all jewelry acces- The Perfect Gift For sories, are generally worn to Any Occasion compliment an outfit. If you N t doesn’t have to be a birthday have ever spent time debating which celebration to give or receive to wear with what outfit, birthstone jewelry. Not only are while it is a personal choice, some- I birthstone gems beautiful and pre- times having a rhyme with a reason cious, but they are also surrounded is helpful. by centuries of intriguing legends With chilly weather approaching, famous for predicting personal at- many will be donning turtlenecks. tributes for men and women born This top is a favorite and perfect for in one specific month of the year. In all face shapes. To elongate your addition, birthstone jewelry is avail- look, a linear chain with or without able in a wide variety of styles to suit a bold offers a look of so- any taste and any budget. phistication. Intimate holiday gatherings may November – /Citrine warrant the glamour of a strapless Those born in November are or an off the shoulder ensemble. Try promised a long life and a delicate, layered chains of various bright sunny personality, much like lengths, with or without sparkling these two warm and sparkling yellow gemstones, to accentuate your fab- . Both golden ulous shoulders. are anoth- topaz and lemon citrine are er option that will nicely highlight hard and durable gems, suitable for your collarbone and also work well leeway of a simple, short necklace any kind of jewelry. in small spaces such as an open-col- with clean lines or a bold elongat- lared jacket or top. ed necklace depending on the look December - / V-necks offer a choice of both you are going for. Blue /Tanzanite long and layered designs to accent Summon your inner fashionista For the December born, prosper- the V. While tees and tanks offer and decorate to your heart’s desire! ity is the welcome gift offered by these three very different, precious The Jewelry Doctor unique blue gems. Opaque, sky-blue turquoise and transparent, deep-blue zir- con have long been treasured since How To Care For Cat’s-Eyes ancient times. While glittering, pur- ranslucent , also called cat’s-eye ple-blue tanzanite was only discov- chrysoberyl, is one of the most interesting of all ered in the late sixties and is now T gems. It ranges in color from honey yellow or honey one of the world’s most brown to greenish-yellow and has a velvety, silk-like texture. popular gemstones. When cut in a or domed shape, it displays a nar- row of light down the center, which resembles a cat’s January – Garnet eye. This phenomenon, called , is caused by the re- Men and women of January flection of light from parallel, needle-like inclusions in the gem. birth are assured a faithful and Chrysoberyl cat’s-eyes are very durable, ranking third after diamond and corun- true-hearted character, symbol- dum in hardness, which is why you will see them mounted in rings for both men and ized by the ancient, wine- women. Being heat and light stable, ultrasonic and steam cleaning should be just fine red garnet. Prized for many for your chrysoberyl cat’s-eye. centuries because of its glittering sparkle and durability, garnet is available in a rainbow of colors. Focus on Fashion Glistening Gold lassic, yet trendy, and always Yellow gold is timeless, and con- appreciated, karat gold re- sidered by many to be the customary Cmains today’s go-to and color for all jewelry styles. White is prized jewelry accessory. 10k, 14k, the perfect partner for fancy colored 18k, and 24k gold are not only pop- diamonds and gems. Rose and peach ular and precious, they are the ideal gold both blend perfectly with flesh metal to work with, allowing many tones and add a stunning accent to textures and finishes, does not rust, yellow and white designs. Whichever tarnish, or corrode, and with basic color meets your fancy, rich gleaming care will glow for years to come. gold will be treasured for a lifetime.

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Hello! What an honor it was assisting a gentleman Stop In With Yes, can you believe the holiday season is here with his wife’s 40th birthday present. Also her Your Questions sister asked for a custom bracelet be made as and 2021 is around the corner? As a Master IJO Jeweler, a birthday present. Both the birthday lady and 2020 has brought a lot of silver linings as well an elite group of retail- her sister I have known since they were little ers, hand-selected for as struggles. A sweet friend had her birthday girls. What an honor! in July and she is now 99! Another sweet lady membership by the In- turned 91! Several of you have reached out inquiring dependent Jewelers Or- about how I and my family are doing. Being ganization (IJO), we have A lady who lives in Texas contacted me able to be in touch with many of you during a responsibility to our recently and asked that earrings be made this crazy time is what makes each day customers and our com­ from a she inherited from her grandma. worthwhile. munity to maintain the We looked at the year she first came to me and highest ethical standards, it was 2000. Her children were three and four. Our relationships are what make G.G. Gems superior professional in- more than just a “business.” tegrity, trust and expertise A gentleman asked in June to have me to provide you a confident assist him with a special anniversary gift. He Thank you! May the New Year find you and your family healthy and happy! jewelry purchase with the definitely was planning ahead as the special “Brilliance You Deserve.” occasion is in December. Smile! Glenna © 2020 IJO, Inc., Southport, CT