Jun 14, 2019
Vintage Jewelry in DC: Unique Gifts for June Babies For those born in June, it might seem like you’ve hit the gemstone lottery. With not one, not two, but three birthstone options to choose from pearl, moonstone, and alexandrite. All three possess a timeless beauty that is sure to appeal to anyone born in June,… Read more »
May 17, 2019
The emerald is a unique gem that can be found in various DC vintage jewelry pieces. The color is vibrant, which is why it makes a great gift. For those born in the month of May, the emerald can be especially expressive because of the connection to their birth month. Let the experts at Charles… Read more »
Apr 3, 2019
For those born in April, finding the perfect gift can be easy as they have been granted with a popular gemstone, the diamond. Diamond jewelry can be expressive to the recipient because of their emotional connection to their birth month. Diamonds aren’t just reserved for engagement rings, but can be shown off in earrings, necklaces… Read more »
Jul 14, 2015
In honor of the ruby—July’s regal birthstone, let’s take a closer look at one of the world’s largest rubies—the Rajaratna Ruby! The Rajaratna Ruby is a 2,475 carat, cabochon-cut wonder, currently located in Bangalore, India and owned by Mr. G. Vidyaraj. This truly regal ruby, whose name literally means “King of Rubies” in Sanskrit, was deemed the world’s largest ruby and… Read more »
Jun 22, 2015
Pearls have been a classic jewelry choice for centuries, with their simplistic yet eye-catching beauty. The pearl’s popularity should come as no surprise—its pure, timeless presence proceeds it! The pearl is truly the queen of all gemstones. Pearls are not your average birthstone—they are truly the queen of gemstones. Check out the following facts to learn a few unexpected truths… Read more »
May 18, 2015
Emeralds are the perfect gemstone for the month of May with their rich, vivid color and radiating beauty—reminiscent of spring. However there are more to emeralds than their seeming claim to fame as May’s birthstone. This gemstone has been a popular choice for pendants, engagement rings, bracelets and more for as long as we can remember! It’s… Read more »
May 13, 2015
The Fascinating Journey of the World’s Largest Emerald: The Bahia Emerald Did you know that the world’s largest emerald weighs over 840 pounds? This astonishing gem, known as the Bahia Emerald, is a 180,000+ carat emerald that has been valued at a staggering $400 million. But beyond its impressive size, the Bahia Emerald’s story is… Read more »
Apr 15, 2015
The Diamond, April’s dazzling birthstone, is by far one of the best-known and arguably most sought after throughout history. Although diamonds have been considered the ultimate symbol of eternal love for centuries, it’s surprising how little the average person actually knows about them. Diamonds have played a number of roles throughout history. They have been… Read more »
