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Don’t miss out on our monthly specials!Peridot, the August Birthstone
Peridot Diamond Halo
Last updated: August 2, 2016
The ancient Egyptians mined peridot on the Red Sea island of Zabargad, the source for many large fine peridots in the world’s museums. The Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Today this gem is still prized for its restful yellowish green hues and long history. Large strongly-colored, examples can be spectacular, and attractive smaller gems are available for jewelry at all price points.
Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Some believed that it protected its owner from “terrors of the night,” especially when it was set in gold. Others strung the gems on donkey hair and tied them around their left arms to ward off evil spirits.The word peridot comes from the Arabic “faridat,” which means “gem.” Most peridot formed deep inside the earth and was delivered to the surface by volcanoes. Some also came to earth in meteorites, but this extraterrestrial peridot is extremely rare, and not likely to be seen in a retail jewelry store.
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Proposals & ‘Push Gifts’ at NYC Wholesale Diamonds
NYCWD’s Happy Early Summer Occasions..
Congratulations to the proud new parents of Gianna – Allison and Stephen! Stephen purchased Allison’s ‘Push Gift’ Diamond and Aquamarine tennis bracelet. Aqua is Allison’s birthstone.
“The bracelet went over tremendously! Allison was speechless. Thanks again, Keith!”
Our congrats to Anthony! Thank you so much for the kind words, and incredible photos of your proposal!
“Thanks for everything Keith, she loved it. Here are some pictures. It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thank you for your professionalism and I appreciate on how you educated me
and explained everything to me. I will be sending people your way! Here are some pics. Thanks again.”
A unique, personal jeweler who works nationwide, Keith Saxe is GIA and FIT trained and has been a trusted high end diamond jewelry specialist for 28 years. He is the founder and president of NYC Wholesale Diamonds located at 47 West 47th Street, Suite 3A, in the New York City Diamond District. His website is www.NYCWD.com and he authors a blog at www.NYCDiamondBlog.com. Keith has recently been named to The Diamond Council of America, is a member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, and Jewelers of America. He offers GIA Certified Ideal Cut Diamonds, and state of the art fine jewelry designs at low wholesale prices. Keith has been named the N.Y. Diamond District’s Favorite Jeweler by the N.Y. Post’s Savvy Shopper column, had his diamond education articles published, been recommended in the New York Times, national gift reporter Robyn Spizman’s ‘Perfect Present Guide’ and ‘The GIFTionary’, as well as having his Diamond Halo Engagement Ring design featured on ‘The Knot.’’
Aquamarine, the March Birthstone
Aquamarine is a blue to green-blue variety of precious beryl. The beryl group of minerals is most famous for chromium-rich, green emerald, which happens to be one of the ‘Precious Four’ gems of the world (diamond, sapphire and ruby are the remaining three). Aquamarine is the official birthstone for those born in March. Continue reading
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