November Birthstone – Yellow Topaz

Topaz Decorations

Happy Birthday, November babies! Celebrate yourself or a loved one with the official birthstone of November: yellow topaz! Here are five facts about this beautiful golden stone to help you celebrate another year of life:

1. It’s Recognized Across Cultures  

Many different cultures have recognized the power of Topaz to bring people strength and protect them from harm. The Greeks thought it increased strength and could make the wearer invisible, while the Egyptians wore it as an amulet to protect themselves from injury.

2. It’s Widespread

Most Topaz is mined in the country of Brazil, but Russia and Pakistan are other common places. To date, Topaz has been found in the United States, Germany,  Sri Lanka, Italy and Mexico.

Topaz

3. No One is Sure How it Got Its Name

Because it is found in so many different places and cultures, it is unclear where the name “topaz” originates. Some say it comes from the Sanskrit word “tapas,” which means fire. Others believe the Romans named the stone after an island in the Red Sea called “topazos,” where the stone was once supposedly found.

Topaz Ring

4.  More Than Just Mellow Yellow

Although yellow topaz is the official stone of November, topaz can be found in a variety of different colors. The rarest of these is a dark red color known as “Imperial Topaz.” Blue is another popular color, and represents December birthdays.

Topaz Decorations

5. It’s Durable

Topaz is ideal for daily wear because of its hardness on the mohs scale. It ranks at an 8, making it resistant to potential damages.

Looking for the perfect birthstone gift for your loved one? Stop by our store and explore our vintage jewelry options.

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Old, new, borrowed, blue: Wedding Traditions and Trends

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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue…

This traditional rhyme has been recited at weddings near and far. It outlines four objects that a bride adds to her wedding outfit or carries on her big day that will bring good luck to her marriage and the wedding itself. Whether it is in jewelry, attire or accessories, see how brides in 2016 have been displaying these good luck charms.

Something Old

Tie or pin a photo of the bride’s parents or grandparents to the base of the wedding bouquet.

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Whether a brooch, hair pin or bracelet, wear a breathtaking piece of vintage jewelry on your wedding day.

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Vintage Gold Unlimited bracelet

 

Made from the mother of the bride’s wedding gown, this pearl-adorned clutch makes for a beautiful wedding day accessory. This “something old” is sentimental and gorgeous.

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Something New

Always a fabulous reason to get a few new  pieces of jewelry, snag something original in the form of diamonds.

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Gold Unlimited diamond earrings
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Gold Unlimited diamond necklace

 

Something Borrowed

 A veil from a relative of the bride or a best friend is the perfect “something borrowed.” It symbolizes that marriage doesn’t mean the end of old relationships.

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Lipstick from the mother of the bride is a unique, quirky borrowed item.

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Something Blue

Aquamarine and sapphire – blue stones in gorgeous settings of all sorts add a bluish hue without distracting from the bride and the dress.

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Gold Unlimited aquamarine earrings
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Gold Unlimited blue stone rings

Blue shoes add a classic elegance to your otherwise all-white look.

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2016 has seen some subtle trends like this light blue nail polish.

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As you move closer to your big day, trust that your wedding accessories are unique, memorable and of the highest quality possible. Come meet our knowledgeable staff in person for any of your wedding jewelry needs, and we will choose a unique piece suited specifically to you. If we don’t have the perfect item in store, we can custom create a piece that is tailored to fit exactly what you have been envisioning.

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Sources

https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-traditions-the-meaning-of-something-old

http://www.destinationweddingmag.com/blogs/wedding-inspiration-kathi-and-joes-beach-wedding-in-antigua?src=SOC&dom=PIN

http://en.paperblog.com/the-new-something-blue-5-creative-ideas-for-your-wedding-578271/

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https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/dust-jacket-11619201/wedding-inspiration-rose-glow-4465338399

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