PRESENTED BY Holiday Highlight Enchanting Gift Ideas alentine’s Day is the Valentine’s card which has led one special day of the to a day of celebration fea- V year when tokens of turing flowers, candy and of affection are given to family course, the everlasting gift of members, close friends and fine jewelry. specific loved ones. February Jewelry designed in the 14th is a day set apart for the shape of a heart is a classic display of emotion, devotion, gift, as the heart is thought passion and sincerity. It is not to be the center of all human only a day for sweethearts, emotions, and since love is a but a day filled with sentiment strong emotion, the heart be- and feeling for anyone sharing came the symbol of love. Col- a special bond. ors are also associated with To this day, historians de- Valentine’s Day. Orange rep- bate the beginning of this resents a possibility of love, celebration. Some believe pink is a promise of love, red is the day is named for two 5th believed to be true love, and century martyred saints who white represents fidelity and fell to an unromantic demise the pledge of undying love. on February 14th. Others base Other popular Valentine’s the day on an annual feast gift ideas include love knots, celebrating love in the 15th friendship bracelets, cuff century. In the 17th century, links, message and personal- the most familiar Valentine’s ized jewelry. Whether a walk poem “the rose is red, the vi- in the park, candlelit din- olet’s blue, the honey’s sweet, ner, or a gift of fine jewelry, and so are you” was found in thoughtful offerings from the a nursery rhymes book. And, heart are always appreciated in the 19th century, Hallmark on the day devoted to cele- created the first commercial brating love. Peggy Bennett Master IJO Jeweler PK Bennett Jewelers n (847) 680-4450 742 South Butterfield Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 www.pkbennett.com Jewelry Calendar Gemstone Settings Birthstone Jewelry: Welcome Gift For Which Stud Setting? hen purchasing diamond or gem- sign provides a more streamlined silhouette, That Special Day stone stud earrings you have a resembling a martini glass, hence the name. magnitude of choices available, In this triangular setting, the gem sits lower ach person’s birthday is an W allowing endless opportunity for customiza- and closer to the earlobe, providing a more outstanding day that de- tion. One of your first considerations should visible, brilliant and sleeker look. serves to be remembered in E be the selection of a setting, which will im- a unique way. Birthstone jewelry mensely impact the style and look of your meets that need as each birthday earring. Usually there are four main types of is dedicated exclusively to those settings: the basket, the prong, the bezel and born in only one month of the the halo. To help you make an informed deci- year. For centuries, these color- sion, we have put together a list of the most ful gems were believed to reflect Bezel: Modern and Strong popular below. personal traits of the celebrant. Bezel settings provide a modern, simple and smooth look. With a bezel set, the edges FEBRUARY of the gem are completely enclosed by the Amethyst. For those metal to offer an incredibly secure founda- born in February, sin- tion with optimal protection. The bezel set- cerity is the personal ting remains one of the most popular, sitting trait usually associated with this Classic 4-Prong level and securely on the ear. beautiful form of precious quartz. Often referred to as a basket setting, this Halo: Say Hello to Glamour Sparkling and transparent ame- is one of the most popular. The 4-prongs se- A frame, or “halo,” of smaller matching or thyst can range from pale lilac to curely surround your gem to hold it in place colored gems is deep purple. while allowing light to shine through from added around the both the top and the sides adding extra spar- outside of the cen- MARCH kle. The bottom (basket) sits close to your ter gem to add spar- Aquamarine. The name derived earlobe. from Latin means “sea- kle. This is a very water.” A member of popular setting, as it tends to make the center the beryl gem family, gem appear larger, making a big impact. transparent, beautiful, There are no set guidelines for stud earring blue aquamarine offers a tribute settings which allows you to explore what to the sea, capturing both its es- Modern 3-Prong you really love and what best suits your per- sence and spirit. Bloodstone. It’s Better known as a martini setting, this de- sonal style! actually not red at all. It is an opaque, deep, rich green with vivid The Jewelry Doctor bright red flecks and has been a favorite of men for centuries. Care Tips For Timepieces APRIL ost watches will last a lifetime with a minimum amount of care. But whether me- Diamond. This pure white gem chanical or quartz, a watch should be checked and serviced regularly. Avoid storing is synonymous with love and Myour watch on a cold surface. Sharp changes in temperature can adversely affect the innocence. Since watch’s performance. With a mechanical watch, be sure to remove it before winding it and ancient times, dia- wind it in a clockwise direction. Repair a broken or scratched crystal immediately. A damaged monds symbolized in- crystal lets dirt and moisture into the watch. vincibility for those born in April With quartz watches, it’s best to change the battery before it runs out; batteries tend to leak because of their hardness and and will ruin your watch. When it is time to change the battery, ask to have your watch pressure durability. tested to make sure all seals are functioning properly. Never attempt to change a watch battery yourself, let the professionals do it. Focus on Fashion Pantone Colors for 2019 ate last fall, Pantone released its fashion color trends for Spring/Summer 2019. The report states 12 colorful shades Land four neutral tones that will provide a prominent fu- ture featuring bold, empowering and jubilant colors to uplift one’s spirit and confidence. According to Pantone “the joyful hues lend themselves to playful expression and will take us down a path of creative and unexpected combinations.” While 2018 was the year of pastels, 2019 looks to be roaring down runways with bolder, heavily saturated and exuberant fun colors. This season keep your eyes open for Pantone colors including Jester Red, Turmeric, Living Coral, Pink Peacock, Princess Blue, Toffee, Terrarium Moss and the list goes on. What will be your favorite? Diamond Notebook Rose Cut Diamonds Offer Warmth and Sparkle ating back to the 1500’s, the rose cut was known to bigger look than a full cut diamond of the same weight. be very common during the Georgian and Considered by many as an “antique diamond,” the DVictorian era. Today its multi-facet pattern rose cut offers a distinctive visual experience as the has blossomed in popularity as an alternative cut. large, wide, hand-cut facets perform exquisitely Lacking the facets on the bottom to reflect light, in low light. This cut was meant to dazzle under the rose cut features a flat bottom with dome shaped candlelight! crown, rising to a single peak. The facets, anywhere from Lovers of vintage inspired jewelry can’t get enough 3 to 24, are said to resemble the unfolding petals of a of this old-fashioned cut diamond, especially when rose bud. Its carat weight, supported all on top and none mounted in modern jewelry designs, highlighting its below the girdle, allows for a larger surface area, giving it a warmth and sparkle. A Guide to Staying Out of The Dog House 1 Gold 13 Citrine 25 Silver Jubilee ANNIVERSARY 2 Garnet 14 Opal 30 Pearl Jubilee GEMSTONES 3 Pearls 15 Ruby 35 Emerald 4 Blue Topaz 16 Peridot 40 Ruby ust as birthstones commemorate annual 5 Sapphire 17 Watches 45 Sapphire birthdays, wedding anniversaries can be cel- 6 Amethyst 18 Cat’s Eye 50 Golden Jubilee ebrated with beautiful gifts of gemstones and J 7 Onyx 19 Aquamarine 55 Alexandrite jewelry made of select metals. With the guide shown here, you’ll always be pre- 8 Tourmaline 20 Emerald 60 Diamond Jubilee pared and certain that you are giving an appropri- 9 Lapis 21 Iolite 70 Platinum Jubilee ate gift on your next wedding anniversary. And, 10 Diamond 22 Spinel 75 Sapphire Jubilee this is a big improvement over the traditional gifts 11 Turquoise 23 Imperial Topaz 80 Ruby Jubilee of tin, paper, cotton, wood, or an appliance! 12 Jade 24 Tanzanite Gemstone Buyers Guide Truth or Myth: Rose Quartz, A Love Stone? ose quartz, with its gentle pink A silicon dioxide crystal rose quartz essence, is considered a stone is one of the most common varieties of Rof the heart, thought to add a the quartz family. Found in abundance soft feminine energy, supporting de- around the world, it occurs without termination, commitment, and caring. crystal faces or edges, is hazy to trans- Many believe its soothing color will lucent in color, ranges from very pale calm feelings of frustration and aid in pink to deep reddish-pink, and occa- compassion, peace, tenderness, heal- sionally produces a cat’s eye or “star” ing and enhance loving abilities. Pink effect when polished. The color of rose is the color of new love, new romance quartz is very stable and will not fade and new relationships.