PRESENTED BY It’s Time to Play! Designs for Every Style, Taste And Mood or many, jewelry is an important staple in life. Trends may come Fand go, but the one constant is the never-ending love of fine jewel- ry. Whether your personality is chic, edgy, simplistic, or traditional, we have something special for everyone’s style, taste, mood, and budget. This season, there are no boundaries, no set standard for mixing metals. White with colored diamonds or pearls, and gem- stone combinations of subdued or bold col- ors are all plentiful and ready to play. Mix it up with thick chains and thin strands. Add an edge with a big, bold solo earring. Entertain multiple looks by adding charms to your huggie hoops. And forget sticking with all gold or silver; there is an explosion of color in this season’s styles. Mishmash your gemstones and metals, the more hodgepodge, the easier it will be to pair with your wardrobe. Yearning for something to brighten the daily doldrums? It’s time to visit and let us safely lead you through a treasure trove of designs that will make you happy inside or bring a smile to someone else in your life. 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 Jewelry News & Views Jewelry Calendar Trends to Watch Birthstone Jewelry Dabbling in Druzy Reflects a Person’s druzy refers to mineral it comes from, Unique Traits a group of tiny can be any color of the A crystals that form rainbow. Sometimes ach person’s birthday is an out- on the surface of any min- the base material is standing day that deserves to eral. Druzy is a naturally banded or spotted Ebe remembered in a unique occurring phenomenon with color, making way. Birthstone jewelry meets that and happens when water them even more inter- need as each birthstone is dedicated brings minerals to the sur- esting. Chrysocolla, mal- exclusively to those born in only one face of the rock. Once the wa- achite, hematite, quartz, month of the year. ter evaporates, cooling occurs, and and carnelian, are just a few of the the minerals are left behind to form minerals that give birth to druzy. Quartz August crystals. Most druzy is discovered in is the most common because of the Peridot. Pronounced (pear- the middle of a geode when tiny prevalence of silica throughout a-doe), peridot is an ancient crystals glitter like diamonds be- the world. gem of the mineral Olivine. cause they catch rays of light on Druzy jewelry is perfect for The Egyptians called it the “gem of each of the little points from all those who want jewelry to be a the sun” and thought it to protect different angles. statement of taste and expression its owner from “terrors of the night.” Druzy, depending on which of individuality. Today it is prized for its lush lime-green hues. Sardonyx is a combination of The Jewelry Doctor alternating layers of sard and onyx, layered to create a reddish, zebra-striped stone with white bands. Since ancient Care Tips For Coral times, it has been used as a ike pearls, amber, and jet, coral is could see a deep-water coral while it stone of strength and protection and is an “organic” gemstone that was alive. associated with courage and happiness. L comes from living ma- Coral is highly lustrous September terial. While corals are liv- when polished and is Sapphire. Known for its royal blue ing marine animals, the tough enough to be color, it is available jewelry industry only These corals carved into beads, in a full spectrum of utilizes the skeleton cabochons, and color options for the remains of coral live in deep, dark, cameos. “Deep- September born. This polyps, which is current-driven waters, -water” coral is precious gem is thought to symbolize not the same as not the beautiful relatively soft wisdom, loyalty, nobility and is said those from the endangered species and porous and to focus the mind, encourage self- endangered found while scuba diving will scratch eas- discipline and channel higher powers. coral reef. ily. Also, acids or snorkeling. October “Precious” and and solvents Opal and Tourmaline both “semi-precious” can soften and represent the power of corals known as dissolve it. When hope for the October born. “deep-water” corals are wearing coral jewelry, Precious opal displays a dazzling array typically used in making jew- avoid chlorinated swimming of vivid colors against a white or black elry. These corals live in deep, dark, pools, alcohol, ammonia, vinegar, and background. Sparkling current-driven waters, not the beau- other chemicals, and always store coral tourmaline is available tiful endangered species found while separately from harder materials. When in a wider variety of scuba diving or snorkeling. It would cleaning, use a soft, damp cloth and no colors than almost any other gem. be a rare and special occasion indeed if we brushes. Phenomenal Gemstones Magnificent Mystical Moonstone oonstone is a variety of feld- spar minerals, the most wide- Mspread mineral in the earth’s crust. When these minerals combine and cool, they separate into alternating lay- ers. When light falls between the layers, rolling across the gem’s surface and scat- tering in all directions, it produces the phenomenon called adularescence, the desirable, cool, soft shimmer, and warm, glowing mystical appearance of magnif- icent moonstone. Feldspar minerals, orthoclase, and albite create body colors ranging from colorless to gray, brown, yellow, green, or pink, and the adularescence is usually a white to a silvery sheen. Rarely, colorless specimens of feldspar will produce a spectacular blue colors, known as rainbow moonstone. This long-established legacy make it perhaps adularescence. This phenomenon is often phenomenon occurs when white light the most familiar gem-quality member of called “blue flash” or “blue sheen” adu- is separated into its spectral colors while the feldspar group. One of Mother Nature’s larescence. These specimens are rare and passing through the stone. The feldspar treasures, moonstones like to be looked at, extremely desirable. mineral labradorite is usually the source of are admired for their sensual play of light An even rarer occurrence is when moon- these iridescent colors. and mystery, making them an ideal gem- stone exhibits a spectrum of iridescent Moonstone’s delicate beauty and its stone for jewelry with feminine aura. Focus on Fashion The Fine Art of Ring Stacking oday’s popular fashion a statement piece with a delicate trend is the wearing of design. If you’re using rings of Tnumerous rings at once. the same size, highlight the mid- Whether all on one finger, one dle finger by building a stack of hand, or on multiple fingers and two or three designs. both hands, there are no rules to Feel bold? Use the triangle ring stacking. Simply start with a method to balance your look. focal piece and move outward. Since it is usually the longest, use What is it you want to high- your middle finger as the focal light? Possibly your favorite all- point, add a delicate ring to the time go-to ring, a wedding, en- top joint. Place another to the gagement, class, or birthstone bottom joint of your ring finger ring. They’re your fingers; only you can decorate them to suit and a third to the bottom joint of your index finger. For the more, your personality and style. the merrier look, add an inverted triangle to your other hand. A modest approach. Start with your ring finger and add a Feel free to express yourself by experimenting with new second to your middle-finger. If you’re comfortable with the shapes, widths, colored metals, and textures, plain or embel- look, duplicate it on your other hand. Try mixing and matching lished with gemstones or diamonds. Gemstone Color Profiles An Autumnal Spectrum of Color n late summer and au- shades of sapphire, the tumn, nature delivers us warm color combination of Icolor-changing leaves, tourmaline, smokey quartz, breathtaking sunsets, and and yellow-orange citrine warm-hued landscapes. To- will help set the stage. Add day there is an abundance an Imperial Topaz or Fire of autumnal colored gem- Opal to reflect the beauty stones to help you fall into of autumn sunsets, and you the mood of the season. will have created an amaz- Lush green peridot, burnt- ing jewelry wardrobe of sea- red sardonyx, stunning sonal color. 8112 N. 87th Place, Ste. B Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Hello! person who will be proposing to the fortunate Stop In With Wow what a year we are having! Who would recipient. Your Questions have thought 2020 would be filled with so Birthdays and anniversaries continue to be many challenges and silver linings? celebrated as well with jewelry being given. The Independent Jew- elers Organization (IJO) Most importantly, I trust this newsletter finds Many with diamonds and many with colored only accepts members you, your family, and your friends doing okay gemstones such as Morganite and Rubies. with the highest ethi- and staying well! Referrals continue to happen. The most important words I can say to you is thank you! cal standards and pro- The word diamond comes from the Greek fessional integrity. As “adamas” meaning “unalterable, unbreakable, Your trust and support always mean the world to me. our area’s exclusive or untamed.” This is just like love. Master IJO Jeweler we Love continues to be shown in so many This “stay at home” time finds many of us doing have a responsibility to ways.