http://www.Jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html As a graduate gemologist, my mission is to provide you with updated gemstone information, jewelry news and some fun romantic stories you can use to spruce up the romance in your life. If you have an interest in a particular jewelry or gemstone topic, please email me at michelle@merchandisebrokers.com and I will try to find and post information relating to that topic for you. Enjoy your reading. en-us http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#octoberbrithstone Revered as a symbol of hope, fidelity, and purity, opal was dubbed the Queen of Gems by the ancient Romans because it encompassed the colors of all other gems. Opal, along with tourmaline, is the birthstone for October and the suggested gift for the fourteenth anniversary. Click to read more interesting facts about Opal and Pink Tourmaline. http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#golfpartners Al finally discovered what it takes to win the last hole in his golf game. Read on to learn about how a playful game of golf became the ultimate anniversary surprise... http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#septembersapphire A gift of a sapphire symbolizes a pledge of trust and loyalty. It is from this tradition that sapphire has long been a popular choice for engagement rings. Discover more interesting facts and lore about this brilliant blue September birthstone. http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#inthemovies Looking for a unique way to pop the question? All you need is the woman of your dreams and her favorite chick flick. Read on for more details... http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#augustperidot Did you know that most peridot used for jewelry is mined, often by hand, by Native Americans on the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona? Discover more interesting facts and lore about this brilliant green August birthstone. http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#pearlsofwisdom Celebrating fifteen years of marriage, Frank and Dede were finally on the dream vacation of a lifetime in Belize. It had been ten years since they'd been able to take a trip devoted to their passion for scuba diving, and they intended to spend as much time under water as possible for the next seven days. Read more to find out how this fabulous story ends. http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#syntheticsvssimulants One of the most common problems is a misunderstanding of the words "synthetic" and "simulant." Many gemstone simulants are sold as synthetics, when really they are cheap imitations, giving the term "synthetic" a negative connotation. Read more to understand the difference and protect yourself from possible fraud in the future. http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#tiffanyvsebay A judge ruled Monday, July 14, 2008 that eBay cannot be held liable for trademark infringement "based solely on their generalized knowledge that trademark infringement might be occurring on their Web sites," The Associated Press reports. Apparently, the judge felt the burden should lie with Tiffany to police its own trademark infringement. Read to find out more about this monumental case. http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#julybirthstone It was believed wearing a fine red ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner - although the owner must have already had good fortune enough to possess such a rare and beautiful gemstone! Read to find out more... http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/jewelryblog.html#planefullofroses A young man boarded a plane for Dallas with a huge armful of beautiful red roses. He was on his way to ask the love of his life to marry him. Read more to learn how you can be creative with your proposal or jewelry surprise.