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Let's Talk Pearls: Cleaning and Care

June 28, 2021

One of a few June birthstones, pearls are seen as a symbol of sophistication, class, and professionalism. Owning pearls is viewed by many as a passage into adulthood, womanhood, or the professional world, and a simple string of pearls can be an incredibly sweet and symbolic gift from a mother or grandmother to a daughter. But, what do you do once you have them? Pearls can be intimidating to store and care for because of their notorious cleaning and care difficulty. However, it doesn’t have to be scary or stressful, and once you know the simple rules of pearl care, you’ll feel like a pro in no time! ...

Gemini Zodiac Stones: Purpose and Power

May 24, 2021

As May winds down and the signs of spring are popping up all around us, Gemini season is just beginning! While other people may see us as stubborn, two-faced, or difficult, we Geminis know that some of our best qualities are our strong-willed nature, adaptability to social situations, and determination. All of these strong qualities make us the powerful, motivated people we are! With this strength and power, though, always comes a need for protection and guidance, which is where our gorgeous zodiac stones come in. Our guarding stone, the stone that ...

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Build a Legacy with Princesse Pearls!

June 22, 2020

Begin an adventure with your favorite Princesse. The Princesse Legacy Collection is a wonderful way to start a new family tradition with old-fashioned roots. The tradition behind Princesse Pearls lies in giving a single pearl to mark milestones in a young lady’s life. As she celebrates birthdays, holidays, graduations, anniversaries, and other significant events, give the gift of a Princesse cultured akoya pearl. As her collection of pearls grows over time, have the pearls s ...

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Start 2020 with a Bang with These Jewelry Trends

December 30, 2019

2019 has flown by so quickly. It’s almost unbelievable that another year of trends and styles is in the books, but here we are on the cusp of 2020! In preparation for turning a new leaf, for setting those New Year’s resolutions, for living your best life, let’s review some of the upcoming trends that you’re sure to see this year. Bold is In Striking chokers and statement hoops aren’t for the faint of heart, but for those who love to go bold, this is a look you’ll love to embrace. Gleaming gold and silver and sparkling gemstones are both perfect features to look for in chokers and hoop earrings, adding a touch of luxury to your look that’s sure to put you in the spotlight. ...

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Pearls: June's Magnificent Birthstone

June 03, 2019

I have a special soft spot for June’s birthstone, not only because pearls are my birthstone, but because they’re some of the coolest gemstones in the industry! Pearls are the only gemstones to be formed by a living creature in a process that can take years in the wild. Without human interference, pearls develop when a tiny irritant- a grain of sand, a shard of pebble- enters the inside of an oyster. That irritant stimulates the pearl to protect its soft flesh by covering the grain of sand with a layer of nacre, a milky-white fluid that hardens over time. The oyster continuously covers that grain of sand with nacre, growing a precious pearl over months and years. The end result is a gorgeous, luminous little gemstone that’s pried out of an oyster and made suitable for jewelry. The process behind growing pearls has been mastered by human beings. Pearl farmers use a tiny bead, most often a mother-of-pearl shard or something simil ...

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April Showers

April 01, 2019

April showers bring May flowers. It’s an adage we’ve all heard, and for us in New England, those April showers don’t just help the land to bloom, but it melts the snow! Spring is such a reflective time, waiting for the snow to melt, for the mud to clear, for the shoots to start pushing up out of the ground. Spring breaks the stillness of winter, putting growth and plans for gardens and outdoor activities in motion. Still, there’s something restless about spring, waiting for that weather to clear so we can finally leave the house after winter. That doesn’t make the season any less beautiful, though. To get you through those last dregs of winter, Day’s has a gorgeous collection of pieces that reflect those April showers. Pretty Blue Diamon ...

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Cultured Pearls: Start to Finish

November 17, 2013

How are cultured pearls created? Cultured pearls are grown in live oysters. Much like natural pearls, cultured pearls start with a shell bead that is surgically implanted in a host oyster. To protect itself, the oyster secretes a crystalline substance called "nacre," over the irritant. Over time, the nacre layers build on one another, creating the deep luster favored in high quality cultured pearls. Different types cultured pearls: Akoya Cultured Pearls -Cultured primarily in Japan, they are the classic cultured pearls that come to mind when the word "pearl" is mentioned. They are the most lustrous of all pearls ...

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Jewelry Trends 2013: Red, White and Blue

May 23, 2013

Whether you're celebrating with BBQs, camping, fishing trips, or lots of family fun, who says that you can't glam up a bit while flipping a burger, sitting around a camp fire, or hooking your first big fish of the season?You know I'm all about standing out so, I prepared acollection of ways to add a little "red, white, and blue" jewelry to your look this weekend. These items are great for summer and any other time of year, especially when you are the jeans and t-shirt kind of ...

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Did You Know: Pearls

April 02, 2013

Spring time is the perfect time of year to take out your pearls! Have you ever wondered how they are made, or how to take care of them? How They Are Made: Pearls are unique in the world of gemstones as they are the only gemstone made within a living creature. Natural Pearls: A natural pearl is one that forms without any human intervention at all and is very rare.Natural pearlsare formed by chance.Most shelled mollusks can produce some kind of pearl when an irritating object becomes trapped within its mantle folds, but the great majority of these pearls are not valued as gemstones. Nacreous pearls are primarily produced by two groups of ...

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Hand Carved Pearls, Galatea Queen Beads

October 02, 2012

A pearl is a fascinating natural work of art, but when you add the imagination behind the Galatea brand you get a masterpiece. Day's Jewelers is thrilled to introduce this new line to our bead collection! Galatea Queen Beads are created by placing a gemstone bead into the oyster which then secretes the pearl over the gemstone bead. Once the pearl is collected, the pearl layer is hand carved to reveal the beautiful gemstone inside. The Galatea brand is more than a brand of jewelry; it's an inspiring story. The Galatea brand stands for inspiration and dignity.Every piece of Galatea jewelry is inspired by the poetic beauty of love and nature. This collection is exciting for us to share. Check out our collection of ...

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pearls

Let's Talk Pearls: Cleaning and Care

Gemini Zodiac Stones: Purpose and Power

Build a Legacy with Princesse Pearls!

Start 2020 with a Bang with These Jewelry Trends

Pearls: June's Magnificent Birthstone

April Showers

Cultured Pearls: Start to Finish

Jewelry Trends 2013: Red, White and Blue

Did You Know: Pearls

Hand Carved Pearls, Galatea Queen Beads

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