With the 4’th of July upon us summer traditions abound and families come together for picnics, camping, or beach trips.  Picture taking will be numerous, but there are other great ways to remember your summer fun in the sun! Red, white, an..

Dust in the Wind Kansas, 1977 album Point of No Return Written by Kerry Livgren I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind Same old..

Alter's Gems wants you to help you recognize some great gift-giving ideas to spark your creativity on what to get your loved ones. Previously we suggested you consider the diamond bracelet, but if that is already in your lady-love's little ba..

Did you know that researchers are only now trying to collect empirical data connecting moods and feelings to colors and natural lightening? This has had a large impact on how stores and businesses design their display space for customers or house the..

Number One: Healing abilities Along with being pretty, colorful gemstones have been used throughout history as physical, emotional and spiritual healing aids. For example, according to the American Gem Society, amber can help with memory loss. Amethy..

It seems that the more choices we have to express our individuality, the more people want to try and imitate us. Popular trends still seem to result in many people dressing the same, eating the same foods, and driving the same cars, when at the same ..

It’s amazing to see the lengths that some people will go to when it comes to cleaning and taking care of their car, but when it comes to their fine jewelry, which may have very well cost more than the car, (and be something that they have for a..

Fine jewelry has long had a place as symbolic sentimental pieces, not just ornamental fashion decorations. The era of “sweetheart” jewelry perfectly encapsulates this idea. During World War I, many young U.S. servicemen participated in th..

When I was a small child, I specifically remember a Christmas where my father had a Mother’s Ring made for my mom. I was about ten years old and I was VERY proud of the ring that held my brother and my birthstones. Being born in January, my sto..

I got my first pair of Diamond Earrings on my 16th birthday from my parents. They combined the gift with a note that I still have today. It read, “We have watched you grow from an adorable baby girl into a precocious child and today, into ..