Category Archives: Jewelry History

Jewelry for Easter

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jewelry Warehouse

Easter is the time of the year that Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Many Christians wear Cross jewelry as an indication of their commitment to their Christian Faith. Cross jewelry is also good to give as a gift for … Continue reading →

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Origin of the Wedding Ring

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jewelry Warehouse

The international “symbol of love” has been around for generations, but when did the custom of wearing a ring to symbolize marriage come about? I did a little research and though the exact origin is unknown, historians seemed to primarily … Continue reading →

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The East West Cross

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

We had a conversation in the office last week about the significance of the “East West Cross” in jewelry design, and we thought it would make a good topic of discussion here. For the East West Cross Jewelry Collection, instead … Continue reading →

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September Birthstone – The Sapphire

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

Happy Birthday to everyone born in September! There are many facts that you may not know about this intense blue gemstone. How does it get its color? Where are Sapphires mined? Did you know that Sapphires come in many colors? … Continue reading →

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August Birthstone – Peridot

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

The birthstone for this month is the beautiful Peridot! This lovely light green gemstone, which was originally mined on an Island in the Red Sea, called Zabargad, means “Olivine” in Arabic. The gemstones have been found since ancient times.  Some … Continue reading →

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100 years of Seiko Watches

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

It’s been 100 years since Seiko introduced its first wristwatch. A watch company that has definitely changed the way we look at time with its innovative technologies. They were the first company to introduce the power of Kinetic movement or … Continue reading →

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Make your feet happy with our Toe Rings and Anklets!

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

Happy Feet! Who says your feet can’t be happy with a little bling? Let your feet sparkle and shine with our adorable toe rings and anklets! We have a variety of styles to choose from! See them online here: Toe … Continue reading →

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June Birthstone – Pearl

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

This month’s traditional birthstone, is the lovely Pearl. A woman will have a treasure for a lifetime with pearls that are also steeped in historical lore and tradition, that can be passed down from generation to generation. The other two … Continue reading →

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What is kinetic movement and how does it work in watches?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

Did you know that Seiko was the first watch company to introduce the Kinetic mechanism in watches? They pioneered the technique which unveiled at the Baselworld 1986 trade show under the trial name “AGM” or Automatic Generating System. The first Kinetic … Continue reading →

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Diamonds on other planets?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jewelry Warehouse

Approximately 40,000 light years away, there is a planet called “55 Cancri e”, that is mostly made completely of diamonds! What, a planet made up of diamonds? That’s some bling floating out in the universe! “Lead researcher Nikku Madhusudhan, a Yale … Continue reading →

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