Stories about the history of jewelry from all over the world. The history of jewels and the people who made them famous - many are proof that truth is stranger than fiction.
Regular readers already know that while we love fine jewelry of every description, at Anderson-Beattie we have a special affection for opals. That means we also have a special affinity for October ... and it has nothing to do with Pumpkin Spice. October is the month of opals. opal is October's original birthstone as laid out by the 1870 poem...
Opals are some of the most beautiful and dynamic gemstones in the world. From the rainbow of colors supplied by white opals to the rich patterns and complexity of fire and Boulder opals, their range is simply staggering. Still, opals were seen as something to avoid for decades. Even now, many people view them with suspicion, connecting them with bad...
If you ask us, opals are the best gemstone. Not only are they breathtakingly beautiful with vivid colors and dynamic displays, they're versatile and iconic, giving them a timeless beauty. Since opals offer an amazing value, many people use opals as the foundation for their jewelry collection and rightly so. But opals offer more than just brilliant beauty. The world...
Do It Yourself projects have broadened, moving past home repairs or decorative crafts. Today, people enjoy making things for themselves that touch every part of their lives. From home made facial treatments and makeup to creating hand made opal jewelry, there are now workshops, boutique classes and plenty of Pinterest links for ways to create just about anything. Making your...
Opals Gemstones stand out from the rest because of some characteristic, not being clear, porous and the high percentage of water in them yet when you glance at them they are not even special at all. It might appear to you like some bland stone until it starts emitting an array of different colors that’s when you will gaze at...
