Jewelry Care, Gemstone Spotlight Michelle Pajak-Reynolds Jewelry Care, Gemstone Spotlight Michelle Pajak-Reynolds

Gemstone Spotlight: Peridot - Earth’s Green Flame

Discover the luminous beauty and rich lore of peridot, August’s birthstone and a gem once treasured by Egyptian pharaohs and Hawaiian goddesses. From its volcanic and celestial origins to modern ethical sourcing in Arizona, explore why this vivid green gemstone is a timeless symbol of protection, abundance, and inner light. Learn how to care for your peridot jewelry.

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Top 6 Gemstone Jewelry Care Tips

Spring-cleaning isn’t just for closets and junk drawers; it’s also great for your jewelry box.  Knowing how to properly care for your jewelry makes a significant difference in maintaining its beauty and heirloom quality for generations to come.  Here are my top 6 tips for how to care for your bejeweled treasures.

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Keep them Sparkling: 5 Things Every Jewelry Lover Should Know About Silver Tarnish

Tarnish is a challenge for every jewelry lover.  You go to put on your favorite jewelry pieces before heading out the door and find beloved treasures speckled with tarnish. UGH! What to do? Choose to wear a different piece, even though your first choice is perfect for your outfit and occasion, or stop and clean your jewelry… 

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