I still remember the day I heard the news of the European crystal shortage. As a handmade jewelry designer and fashion enthusiast, I felt my world shatter like a delicate crystal dropped on concrete. A famous name synonymous with brilliance and luxury was ending an era. The Austrian crystal giant had announced it would stop…
Unveiling Hidden Gems: A California Gemstone Jewelry Showcase Hey there, jewelry lovers! I have a treat for you today! Picture this: I’m standing in the middle of a dazzling wonderland, surrounded by some of the most exquisite jewelry you’ve ever laid eyes on. Where am I, you ask? Well, I’ll let you in on a…
Accessorizing for fall with cool colors can elevate your style, but how do you achieve the perfect balance? Discover key tips inside.
How do Earth's fiery depths and ancient processes transform ordinary minerals into dazzling gemstones? Discover the captivating origins of nature's treasures.
How Rings Form In Pearls Is Nature’s Customization The Art of Pearl Formation: Understanding What Causes Ringed Pearl Formation Imagine a gem that’s been formed and shaped by the ocean’s currents and the delicate touch of a mollusk. Sounds like a fairytale? Welcome to the enchanting world of natural pearls! As a jewelry designer specializing…
Kaleidoscopic beauty and resilience: delve into the captivating world of nacre, uncovering the secrets behind mother of pearl's timeless allure.
The enigmatic allure of pearls has fascinated humanity for centuries, yet their true nature remains largely obscured at the center of the mystery, like a secret under the layers of nacre that create the gem itself. These lustrous gems, crafted by mollusks in response to a foreign substance, begin with something as modest as a…
Have you ever noticed some of your beloved jewelry losing their original sparkle? There is a bit of science to understand what’s behind the tarnish on your cherished jewelry. Let’s have a look at what we can do about jewelry care to prevent tarnishing – secrets behind tarnished treasures. Factors Contributing To Jewelry Tarnishing Imagine…
Artisan Graduation Jewelry – Timeless Beauty And Emotional Depth Artisan graduation jewelry is one of the most thoughtful ways to commemorate life’s most significant milestones. These pieces combine artistic design with personal touches, such as birthstones or even school colors, in the special way that a stunning piece of jewelry adds sentiment to graduation day….
Express Your Style And Stand Out – Statement Jewelry With Significance The Value Of Statement Jewelry In the world of fashion, statement jewelry has always held a special place. These pieces are not just accessories, they are conversation starters. They are bold, they are beautiful, and they are handcrafted to perfection. Statement jewelry is a…
Exactly What Is Statement Jewelry? Learn How to Choose and Style Eye-catching Statement Jewelry For Collectors. Across designer catalogs and continents, our love for statement jewelry has been a punctuation mark defining the fashion world, from runways to fancy events, and even our everyday wear. These pieces, known for their fashion-forward beauty, have carved a…
Unique Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas They’ll Love The date is standard – the gift shouldn’t be. Don’t get me wrong, flowers are lovely (I already have some in my garden). But the ratio between effort and expense should not be the end goal to show how much love you’ve invested in your relationship. Chocolates…
The Terahertz Stone – Modern Jewelry Bracelets With developing trends in fashion and jewelry, there’s always something new and exciting on the horizon. Recently, one has been making waves, both visually and literally: terahertz stones, and its electromagnetic terahertz waves. These unique stones, with their distinctive properties and benefits, have quickly become a popular choice…
The Ultimate Guide To The Best Necklace Lengths Women Love Necklaces: It’s Not One-For-All or All-For-One In the world of fashion accessories, the right necklace can be one of the most essential elements of your outfit, and consequently, your style. It can elevate a basic everyday look to a perfect statement, or add the ideal…
How Long Should A Man’s Necklace Be? Finding The Perfect Necklace Length For Men. In the ever-evolving world of fashion jewelry, women have enjoyed a wide range of possibilities and opportunities from anklets to necklaces and earrings, while men have generally existed in a more narrow range of accessories. But now, men’s necklaces have emerged as…
Gem Treatments, Enhancements, and Natural Gemstone Differences When you hear the term ‘natural’ in the description of a gemstone, it’s not merely intended to be a simple descriptor, it’s more. Many consider it a badge of honor. It signifies purity, rarity, and a connection to the earth, a gem that’s unaltered by human intervention. But…
Introduction to South Sea Pearls Pearls from the crystal South Seas are the epitome of luxury and elegance in the world of gemstones. Cultivated primarily in the warm, crystal-clear waters off the coasts of Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar, these pearls are renowned for their impressive size and captivating luster. The oysters that produce…
The Allure of Unique Stone Jewelry The world of jewelry covers a lot of ground, and the stones that represent it are a sparkling mosaic of color that contributes to a comprehensive picture of often overwhelming beauty. And that resulting picture is itself, a work of art, owes much of the credit to the inherently…
Create Luxurious Gemstone Home Decor With Crystal Decor For Living Spaces. Discover The Beauty Of Gemstones As Jewelry For Your Home.
Prolonging Your Pearls And Maintaining Their Luster Pearls definitely make a statement. They are the epitome of timeless elegance and beauty. Proper care is essential to keeping their radiance and luster over what should be a long and happy life for your jewelry collection. But these delicate saltwater and freshwater gems require careful attention to…
What Makes Pearls Precious? What is a Pearl To discover what makes pearls so valuable, we must go back as long ago as 5 BC, when the Romans and Egyptians recognized their uniqueness and beauty, and the natural pearl began its ascension to be crowned the Queen of Gems. Discovered by fishermen scouring the shores…
Many of us believe the phrase “Black Friday” comes from the idea that retailers operate at a financial loss before Christmas Day, but that isn’t exactly the actual story. The Black Friday Beginnings are rooted in so much more than the highly anticipated shopping frenzy phenomenon we all feverishly celebrate on that faithful day in…
Gemstone Home Decor For Healthy, Beautiful Lifestyles Although wellness, interior design, and home decor may seem like unrelated topics, in fact, there’s a scientific relationship connecting them. Studies show where we physically live and work has a significant impact on our overall well-being. We’re all familiar with the natural materials of the exterior designs of…
Discover the allure of handmade jewelry. Uniquely crafted with love and care, it’s time to stand out with exquisite designs.
Did you ever wake with something on your mind—with an image as strong as it is indelible? Even a song can send it from the back of your mind and into sharp focus. For me at this very moment, it’s a color. Not just any color, but a spectacular attention-grabbing one. I’m seeing it all over the…
Lava Stone Bracelet Meaning – Discovering The Earth’s Energy In Lava Rock The energy locked inside each lava stone is the essence of the earth’s transformative energy and the power of its production. To understand the meaning of lava stones is to appreciate nature’s amazing intensity. In this article, we will take you on a…
What Color Jewelry Should I Wear for My Skin Undertone and Complexion? Your beautiful jewelry should complement your appearance and serve as a key element of your style. This means that the best jewelry is not only unique, it’s your signature. And with so many styles and materials, understanding the appropriate color of the jewelry…
The Right Necklace: Choosing The Best Options For Your Face Shape Imagine standing in front of your mirror, getting ready for a special occasion. You’ve carefully chosen the perfect outfit and now it’s time to add the finishing touch—just the necklace to perfectly suit your style, face, body type, and neck size. But wait, how…
I received an invitation to a black-and-white event. I enjoy themed events; I consider them a break from my usual mode. Who secretly doesn’t rejoice at the opportunity to go into dress-up mode and explore the deep mysteries of their wardrobe? (and, perhaps, the occasion to say “Bonjour, red.”) Going against the norm I often…
Make Classic Pearls Ultra-Modern In a paradoxical twist, the timeless elegance of classic pearls is undergoing a transformative journey into modernity. This article explores innovative techniques to infuse contemporary elements into traditional pearl jewelry, resulting in an ultra-modern aesthetic. To enhance a classic pearl necklace, bracelets, or pearl studs with contemporary designs, we’ll explore ways…
The Glow of Pearls As a lover of exquisite jewelry, I’ve always felt awe about the beauty of real pearls, like an incredible iridescent symphony for the eyes. It’s this unique luster that sets genuine pearls apart from any other gemstone. As I continue to savor my extended journey of exploration into the fascinating world…
Precious vs. Semi-Precious Gemstones: What’s the Difference At HerMJ, we’re frequently asked, “What makes a gemstone precious or semi-precious?” It’s a common question because most of us are not fully aware of the specific distinction between the two categories. Although all beautiful stones can take our breath away, some fetch a premium to do it….
Welcome to the captivating world of astrology-infused fashion, where stars and gemstones align to create a truly unique experience. Here at HerMJ, we believe that apparel is only one aspect of style. It goes beyond jewelry and clothing. Your style is a statement that reflects your unique personality and your relationship with everything around you….
The delicious ebony Tahitian pearls from the South Pacific continue to be some of the most sought-after varieties in the world. Their luxurious dark sheen and iridescent beauty make them extremely valuable to collectors and vanguard jewelry designers. But why? What places these saltwater pearls in such high demand (making them more expensive) compared to…
Learn the amazing meaning of amethyst crystal and why the purple gemstone is one of our most beloved in history.
Do you Know Which Crystal Is Best For Home? Gemstones have wide appeal for their value in beautiful jewelry in almost every culture. Some also find value in metaphysical properties. But what does that mean? From amethyst to rose quartz, gemstones have qualities that connect their beauty to the science of their creation and the…
Have you ever wondered about the source of gemstone colors and names? What creates the color in a gemstone?
Aquamarine – The Cool Blue March Birthstone This is the month when people born under the sign of Aries celebrate their birthdays. The most popular birthstone is the limpid blue gemstone. March birthstone aquamarine facts – #1: added to its beauty, some believe the March gemstone possesses special properties, ensuring a gift of luck and…
February Birthstone Crystal Birthday Gifts February is a month associated with love and romance, and it is also the month when people born under the sign of Pisces celebrate their birthdays. The February birthstone crystal also known and loved for its sheer beauty is the beautiful amethyst stone. Lesser known, but attributed to the second…
Can Men Wear Pearls In Today’s Fashion Climate? Men have worn pearls for centuries, but we often see them as a symbol of purity and innocence. While they have some links to masculinity, there is more to them than meets the eye. The History of Pearls for Men More and more, men are expanding the…
Once And For All, Is It Jewelry or Jewellery? To those of us in the United States who rely on the correct American spelling of the word, it is so official that any other spelling appears to be wrong, a simple typo we easily dismiss or gloss over. For those of us primarily in the…
Garnet: January Birthstone The January garnet birthstone represents a particularly notable month, represented as the delicious ruby-red standout gemstone and as an iconic monument to a fresh new year. Garnet’s minerals include almandine, pyrope, and spessartine. The gemstone is most known for its radiant red hue, although it can also be found in shades of…
To many of us online jewelry stores are a scary proposition, but there are ways to make it safe and affordable. Here are a Few.
Glimmering Green October’s green gemstone, also known as chrome tourmaline, is a magnificent stone. Its name is derived from the term “tura mali,” meaning mixed colors because of its variegated nature, radiating with a beautiful harmony of multiple colors all in one crystal. The Mohs scale of hardness places its durability in the 7…
The Amazing History of Gemstones From their miraculous extraction from the earth, gemstones date back to their discovery by ancient civilizations 5,000 years ago. From then on, the colorful beauty of gems have maintained a prominent and integral place in our lives. The fascination with these wonderous stones finds its origin in the early belief…
Let’s talk about the psychology of color. First off, there’s a lot to be said about our perception of color. It triggers us each, whether red as in a stoplight or blue as in a welcoming sky. In this way, colors make us do things. In a streetlight, it tells us when we can move…
The sapphire, sharing much in common with its sister birthstone, the ruby can go from…
Gemstone Hardness Scale: What Is The “Hardness” Of Gemstones In 1812, renounced gemologist Carl Friedrich Christian Mohs devised a method to classify gemstones based on ranking the hardness of minerals. His challenge was to answer the question: what is the hardness of gemstones? Damaged By Diamonds? Our coveted diamond crystals, rating high on the Moh…
December Birthstone – Turquoise Turquoise Ironically, although turquoise is a birthstone associated with the final birthdays of the year, it was among the first gemstones to be mined. Iran has been a source of the beautiful blue stone for at least two thousand years. Throughout its long life, its distinctive nature has made an exceptional…
What is Sodalite? Despite its deep rich beauty, Sodalite is not a stone familiar to many of us. Far from a simple rock, the beautiful blue stone is a mineral most popular for its use in such notable structures as statues and even pyramids. So named for its sodium content, its mineralogy designates it as…
Blue Topaz November Birthstone What Is The Beautiful November Birthstone? Prized for its hardness—in fact, one of the strongest naturally occurring minerals—topaz ranks as an 8 on the MOHS hardness scale; it is third in hardness, with Sapphires ranked at 9 on the scale, and diamond, of course, at a hearty 10. Color-Treated Color-treated to…
Citrine Quartz Formation The majority of the mined crystals comes to us from Brazil where the natural geothermal process creates the highly desired warm yellow gemstone. This glamorous quartz crystal, with its cheerful sunny shimmer, is ideally named for the lemon-yellow glow of this lovely stone. In fact, the meaning of its name comes from…
August Birthstone: Peridot The Evening Emerald August’s Birthstone History For all the reasons you may know, your August birthday makes you very special, but for one reason for which you may vaguely be aware, your birthstone does, too. Your birthstone is the illustrious, shimmering gem we’ve come to love: Peridot. With its signature coloring resulting…
Australia’s Mookaite Masterpieces Direct From The Source During my trip to Australia, I collected some beautiful gemstone specimens for my designs. Including the striking stones known as mookaite jasper. The stone is perfect for adding striking organic earthy statements to necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The first thing that comes to mind when people hear…
Celebrate Your Majesty At a museum show, a woman stood admiring one of my necklaces. When I took it off of the display so she could try it on, she said something that was very interesting to me. As she placed it around her neck, she talked about how pretty it was but concluded that…
Amazing Birthstone Alternatives The early concept of the birthstone, or as they were known, the twelve foundation stones, is a nearly universal reference to what has now become the modern tradition of assigning a gemstone to our birth month. This practice saw its beginning in the work of ancient historian Titus Flavius Josephus, inspired by…
What’s the Magic in Moonstone? I am wildly in love with this sparkling gemstone. It may be due to the fact that I missed my opportunity to witness the recent blue moon. Although I was awake that morning at 5:00 am, I was so busy, I missed out — as a result, my morning now…
Swimming In Aquamarine Aquamarine Pools When I was little, my mum had a very vibrant friend called Sophie, someone who looked as though she fell out of a fashion magazine with black hair and radiant eyes, who always had something to say. Sophie wore an incredible aquamarine ring, cushion cut, and set in white gold….
True Blue Lapis Extreme Beauty Lapis Lazuli has always mesmerized me. Looking at the gold matrix that runs through the deepness of the stone’s blue hue, I love the way it gleams with richness, history, and majesty. Lapis has weight, presence, and speaks of the ages. It’s a stone of history and tradition, treasured and…
