Gemstone Facts

Amethyst, February Birthstone

Marty Mease tells us about a special Amethyst at Measetique Jewels!

Qualities: Amethyst, due to its beauty, affordability and durability, is the most popular variety of the mineral, quartz. Most gemstones, including diamond, need enhancement through cutting or treatment to be enjoyed in a piece of jewelry. Occasionally, amethyst is heated to permanently purify its purple hue.

The color amethyst has long been associated with passion and hope.

-via American Gem Trade Association

Fashion for the New Year

Style Through the Years

Who says fashion has to be reborn every season? We certainly do not, take a peek through your grandmother's jewelry box and you will surely find a few beautiful pieces. With that being said we saw a few of the best looks in fashion - and who cares what season it was! Enjoy our weekly updates through January. Add a touch of tried and true fashion to your 2014 wardrobe.

"A red dress is always a striking hit, and this tie at the neck is just heaven. She's like an elegant present."


-via Elle.com

Fashion for the New Year

Style Through the Years

Who says fashion has to be reborn every season? We certainly do not, take a peek through your grandmother's jewelry box and you will surely find a few beautiful pieces. With that being said we saw a few of the best looks in fashion - and who cares what season it was! Enjoy our weekly updates through January. Add a touch of tried and true fashion to your 2014 wardrobe.

"This is probably the all-time gold standard of red carpet [fashion]. It's by the legendary costume designer Edith Head. In the heyday of Hollywood, the studio's costume designer would also design the star's wardrobe for the press tour. Only Grace Kelly could get away with this pale blue without it looking [like a] bridesmaid."


-via Elle.com

Fashion for the New Year

Style Through the Years

Who says fashion has to be reborn every season? We certainly do not, take a peek through your grandmother's jewelry box and you will surely find a few beautiful pieces. With that being said we saw a few of the best looks in fashion - and who cares what season it was! Enjoy our weekly updates through January. Add a touch of tried and true fashion to your 2014 wardrobe.

"This was such a winner. Simple, clean, and elegant, all with a cape!"


-via Elle.com

Fashion for the New Year

Style Through the Years

Who says fashion has to be reborn every season? We certainly do not, take a peek through your grandmother's jewelry box and you will surely find a few beautiful pieces. With that being said we saw a few of the best looks in fashion - and who cares what season it was! Enjoy our weekly updates through January. Add a touch of tried and true fashion to your 2014 wardrobe.

"I always say that a black dress is just a black dress when it's photographed. It might look like a million bucks in real life, but in a photograph it can become rather blah. These Lorraine Schwartz earrings are just heaven and carry the whole look."

-via Elle.com

Fashion for the New Year

Style Through the Years

Who says fashion has to be reborn every season? We certainly do not, take a peek through your grandmother's jewelry box and you will surely find a few beautiful pieces. With that being said we saw a few of the best looks in fashion - and who cares what season it was! Enjoy our weekly updates through January. Add a touch of tried and true fashion to your 2014 wardrobe.

"What a sweet dress, and how very Hepburn. I love the graphicness of the hair with the cat-eye, and the lack of jewelry. It can so easily ruin a look."-Annabel Tollman
-via Elle.com

Gemstone Facts

Sapphires

Target Markets: Dark-blue-eyed people, December birthdays, women from 20-45 who see themselves as innovators.

Product Features: Hard enough for hand and wrist use; a color which is hard to reproduce in genuine stones for the price.

Emotional Benefit: Helps the customer stand out as an innovator or as someone progressive.

-via InStore Magazine