Friday, September 3, 2010

Emerald – May’s Birthstone

May 1, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Gemstones, What's New

Intense. Brilliant. Dazzling. How else could one describe the deep green color of May’s traditional birthstone, the emerald? Emeralds are among the world’s oldest gemstones and have been discovered in many countries from as early as 1500 B.C. In the 1600s, the Emperor Jehangir of Persia owned a cup made from pure emerald which is [...]

Enjoy Beaded Gemstone Jewelry Every Day

November 5, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Gemstones, What's New

Few things are more alluring than a lack of complexity. A simple strand with a small jewel speaks volumes. When it comes to jewelry, a strand of silver or gold adorned with a diminutive gem is enough for most events. But, there are times when you don’t feel the need to be elegant, or want [...]

The Best of Both Worlds: Gold Gemstone Jewelry

March 25, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Gemstones, Gold Jewelry


Gold Gemstone Jewelry by John S. Brana - Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection