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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Springtime Favorites uch like clothing trends, jewelry styles come and go based on season and occa- Msion. This spring, Mother’s Day marks the perfect occasion to discover an impressive num- ber of beautiful, personal and affordable keep- sake gifts to commemorate the special mother, grandmother, mother-to-be or mentor in your life. and jewelry remain a treasured keepsake and a traditional symbol of love and happiness, sure to capture any woman’s heart. Designs in mountings of karat , or sterling are available for everyone’s taste and budget. Colorful enamel and jewelry fit per- fectly when nature’s fresh, springtime color is blooming everywhere. There are limitless options of logos, initials, charms and birthstone jewelry available to celebrate her life’s most precious moments and to personalize and create her own story designs. With so much beauty to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect gift to celebrate the women in your life.

Peggy Bennett Master IJO Jeweler

PK Bennett Jewelers n (847) 680-4450 742 South Butterfield Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 www.pkbennett.com Seasonal Gift Guide Celebrating Special Occasions iving and receiving gifts is an important part of any special celebration such as GMother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, graduations and confirma- tions, and the traditional appreciation gifts given to wedding parties.

Father’s Day. Father’s Day falls on the third Sun- day each . It is a special day set aside to say “I love you” or give thanks to Dads and Father fig- ures in your life. If you aren’t heading to dinner, the ballpark or golf course, gift items personalized or symbolic of activities he enjoys will always be ap- preciated and cherished throughout a lifetime.

Special Occasion Gift Ideas. Fashionable , cuff links, signet rings, birthstone, and re- ligious jewelry are all thoughtful gifts. A memora- ble first strand of or diamond stud will certainly commemorate any young lady’s spe- cial achievement. Keepsake gifts include friend- ship , charms, lockets, engraved cham- pagne flutes, and photo frames are all thoughtful and sentimental gifts that will last decades.

If you’re it difficult to select a special gift for an upcoming celebration, we’ll be happy to help.

The Jewelry Doctor Spring Is The Time For A Safety Check ow that spring is here, it’s a good scarves, coat sleeves, and woolen hats. idea to bring in your rings for a free When settings become worn or bent, Nsafety check. Winter clothing can be precious gems can loosen and fall out. hard on your precious jewelry, especially So, don’t take chances! Bring your rings in gem settings on rings. During the winter now and let us check the settings. It only months, the metal parts that hold gems takes a few minutes and can prevent costly in place easily snag on glove linings, wool accidental loss. Focus on Jewelry Calendar Birthstone Jewelry Go BIG, Go BOLD Reflects a Person’s his looks to be the season of splendor. More is Unique Traits more when it comes to spring jewelry acces- ou can always be sure that sories. Pile it up and layer it on! Big, bold, gold T jewelry set with colorful statement designs are a must have for 2019. Gold in birthstone gems will be gleaming yellow, icy white and today’s popular rose Y enthusiastically received with delight is not just warm, it’s hot! and appreciation. These precious Hoop earrings are one jewelry trend that will never gems have centuries of tradition go out of style. This season, the style is taking on a behind them. And since earliest times, bulkier shape, making them an impossible-to-miss birthstones have been associated accessory. Chains and links of exaggerated shapes, with unique virtues and personality sizes and glamorous finishes will emphasize and traits for those born in one specific complete any outfit. month of the year. Let your imagination soar. Treasures from the sea and sky are a popular theme. Shells, starfish, birds, feathers, and celestial jewelry is here The emerald has been to pay homage to nature and treasured and loved for its make dreams come true. rich, grass-green color for thousands This season, there of years. Cleopatra traditionally wore is something for ev- to enhance her beauty. eryone. There’s no Emerald has been thought to sooth reason not to rock souls, reduce eye strain and stress what you wear! and believed to provide love and success to those born in May.

June – Pearl/Alexandrite The glowing luster of the pure white pearl was long believed to bring serenity and a happy marriage to those of June birth. June’s alternate birthstone, the radiant alexandrite, often described as “emerald by day, by night,” it is the very rare color-change variety of .

July – Ruby What’s New, What’s Hot Ruby is the most valuable variety of the corundum mineral species. Lobe Layering Throughout history, the brilliant red ruby has Seen on celebrities and influencers all been a powerful talisman around, the stacking trend is symbolizing passion and picking up in pace. Studs and climb- strength. Today, the desire for ruby ers are all perfect for mixing, matching makes it an ideal romantic gift. and layering up the lobe. Gemstone Color Profiles Signature Springtime hen thinking of spring, blue reflect clear blue skies. one generally thinks of Sparkling gems come Wlush green grass, clear in every color of the spectrum, like blue skies, colorful crocus and a a rainbow of crocus, while glowing warm citrus sun. Spring is the per- daffodil-yellow citrine, , to- fect time to transition from darker paz and heliodore provide a cheer- hues to colorful gems. Many bright ful array of yellow colors. green gems such as emerald, per- Nothing compares to a bouquet idot and chrome display of sparkling, colorful gemstones the lush color of spring foliage. Pale to complement your spring ward- blue , aquamarine, and robe.

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As a Master IJO Jeweler, an elite group of retail- What is Corundum? What Is ? What is ? ers, hand-selected for Corundum is most wide- Quartz is plentiful, durable Beryl is an alluring, prom- membership by the In- dependent Jewelers Or- ly known as “ruby” when and the second most com- inent mineral with color ganization (IJO), we have found in a deep red color, mon mineral found on variations among the a responsibility to our in a rich blue it is known as Earth. Its abundant colors world’s most popular customers and our com­ munity to maintain the “sapphire,” and when col- produce many gemstone gems. Emerald, when highest ethical standards, orless it’s known as “white types. The most popular found in a deep green, superior professional in- sapphire.” Corundum is so and valuable varieties of morganite in pink, he- tegrity, trust and expertise hard it is resistant to being quartz are and liodor with a yellowish col- to provide you a confident jewelry purchase with the scratched by almost all oth- citrine. or, and the greenish-blue “Brilliance You Deserve.” er minerals. variety is aquamarine. © 2019 IJO, Inc., Southport, CT