Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Women from all over the world loveaquamarine for its fine blue shades which can complement almost any skin or eye colour. However, there are certain gemstones are not aquamarines but can be confused as one. Be aware of the “Brazilian aquamarine” because is actually blue topaz, the “Siam aquamarine” that is actually heat-treated blue zircon or “Mass aqua” – just blue glass cut the way aquamarines are cut.

Some of our aquamarine jewelry in store:

Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

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There’s a group of people around the world that spend their lives training, practicing for and dreaming of a big gold pendant. This gold accessory is generally hung in a house – sometimes framed – and by any account, cannot be considered the ‘perfect’ accessory for an everyday ensemble. You can continue reading about Olympic Gold here.

More than 60 jewelry companies, including Sears, Herff Jones, and Tiffany & Co., have committed to purchase cleaner sources of gold by endorsing the Golden Rules, a set of principles for more responsible mining. These companies are calling on the mining industry, one of the world’s dirtiest, to move away from current practices that harm local communities and generate millions of tons of toxic waste.

These retailers, which represent 22 percent of the U.S. jewelry market and $14.5 billion in sales, are urging the mining industry to end practices that harm local communities, pollute drinking water, and generate millions of tons of toxic waste. The production of a single gold ring generates about 20 tons of mine waste, which can release acids and toxic pollutants.

Gold demand for jewelry represents the equivalent of 90 percent of gold mine production , making jewelry the single largest market for gold. Despite growing pressure from jewelers and consumers, the mining industry is dragging its feet on implementing the kinds of changes needed. Mining companies have yet to make measurable and verifiable progress towards applying the Golden Rules, which call for more responsible practices, including:

• respect for human rights and workers’ rights;
• free and informed consent from local communities before mining;
• staying out of protected natural areas;
• an end to dumping mine waste into rivers, streams and coastal waters;
• guaranteed payment for the costs of closing and cleaning up mines.

*EARTHWORKS and partners from around the world launched the “No Dirty Gold” campaign in 2004 to educate and motivate consumers and jewelry retailers to push the mining industry towards more responsible practices. Since then, over 60 jewelry companies have committed to switching to cleaner gold sources when available, and more than 100,000 consumers have joined the effort.

Getting a unique and special Valentine’s Day gift may mean getting the most romantic gift of love: diamonds. After all, a perfect gift like diamond ring or diamond jewelry in white gold will always prove good taste, elegance and eternal love. In additon, a colored gemstone jewelry gift is also wonderful and cost-effective. Over time, when you both look back upon your lives, you will feel that the moments when you have really lived, are the moments when you have done things in a spirit of love.

When it comes to love, is there a more universal symbol than the heart? No wonder, then, that heart jewelry is one of the most popular gifts among people who love each other. Heart jewelry is always given from the heart with love. It is a symbol of care, love and friendship.

Decided to propose to your true love this Valentine? We can help you find an elegant and adorable engagement ring. Our Bridal Collection displays the most perfect high-quality diamond engagement rings and wedding bands in a wide range of designs.

Buy jewelry from the Bridal Collection and enjoy free bridesmaids and groomsmen wedding jewelry. All free gifts are available and can be browsed in the Bridal Gift Collection.

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Amethyst & Diamond Earrings

Amethyst & Diamond Earrings

Amethyst & Diamond Pendant

Ruby, Amethyst & Diamond Earrings

There are only 10 days left ’till Christmas. Have you already decided on the presents?

For more presents this season, don’t forget to choose your free gifts when shopping at J.R. Jewelers. It is our way of thanking you for the continuous support throughout the year!

Merry Christmas – Wishing you a most memorable holiday season!

A bride must think of ways to cherish the dear friends who support her emotionally both before and on her big day. A delightful jewelry gift for the bridesmaids is the perfect choice when showing your gratefulness. For groomsmens, elegant and masculine key chains, steel pendants, necklaces, cufflinks and manly bracelets will express the gratitude for their loyalty.

Citrine is a yellow or orange quartz crystal actually somewhat rare in nature. November birthstone jewelry is commonly made of citrine though you can also find it being made of yellow topaz. Citrine is thought to stand for cheerfulness, hope and youth.