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Chicago August 2018
This past weekend we did our summer Chicago gem show, the 2nd of 3 Chicago gem shows throughout the year. The first is in May, the second in August, and the last one is in December. This time, the show was relocated away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont and was instead [...]
Chantilly August 2018
This past weekend we were in Chantilly, VA for our one of our regular visits to the Northern Virginia/DC area. The show happens 4 times every year, with one show for every season: one in February, one in May, and August, and then in December. The Chantilly gem show is one of Intergem's longest running [...]
Germanfest Milwaukee 2018
Every summer, the beautiful Summerfest grounds (right on the Lake Michigan lakefront) in Milwaukee, WI hosts a litany of events, most notably of course is Summerfest itself. But aside from that, Milwaukee is known for its ethnic festivals. One of the most popular is German Fest, an authentic German ethnic festival that celebrates German tradition and [...]
4 Diamond Alternatives You Need to Know About
April is known for being the month of diamonds. Thanks to good ole De Beers "A Diamond is Forever" PR campaign during the 1930s, diamonds and engagement have become practically synonymous. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Many people nowadays are beginning to spurn the diamond tradition in favor of other stones. People do it for [...]
Topic of the Month: 3 Tips for Maintaining Your Jewelry
This month we are trying something new and bringing you a video! Our subject is 3 tips for maintaining your jewelry. While these are 3 tips that are simple and easy to follow, they will nevertheless go a long way towards extending the life of your jewelry over the long haul, and keeping it looking [...]
Topic of the Month: The February Birthstone - Amethyst
This month is the month of Valentine's Day, and it also the month of the gemstone amethyst. It is said that the patron saint of Valentine's Day, St. Valentine, wore an amethyst ring with an image of cupid carved into it. Amethyst actually comes from the quartz mineral family, being the purple stone from that family. [...]
Topic of the Month: December Birthstones of Turquoise, (Blue) Zircon, and Tanzanite
December actually has 3 birthstones: turquoise, blue zircon, and tanzanite. The most apparent similarity is that they are all blue! Interestingly enough, there is quite a range between the 3 of them. Zircon is the oldest stone on earth, while turquoise was one of the first stones to be mined and used in jewelry. Tanzanite is one of the most [...]
Topic of the Month: Topaz and Citrine
The name topaz comes from the Greek word Topazios, which was the name of a small island in the Red Sea (now called St. John’s Island). The ancient Greeks thought Topaz was a source of strength. Later on during the Renaissance period in Europe, Europeans believed Topaz could break the power of magic spells, and even get rid of anger. [...]
Topic of the Month: Opal - the October Birthstone
It’s October, so why not talk about Opal? After all, it is the birthstone for this month. It is one of the most unique stones in the world. Let’s see what we can learn.How is opal formed? The answer is actually quite fascinating. Opal is natural result of seasonal rains that fall in very dry areas, such as Australia’s [...]
All About Sapphires
This month we are going to talk a little bit about sapphires. Oh, where do even begin? There are lots of different things to talk about when it comes to sapphire, but we will give you a broad overview of various aspects of the stone, such as: the different kinds of sapphires you can get, how sapphire is formed, [...]