A Colorful Season of Celebration - PRESENTED BY - GG Gems, Inc.
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A Colorful Season of Celebration
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ovember, December, and January are typically three the beauty of emerald. A unique gem, rarer than emerald,
glorious months filled with occasions to celebrate. yet a fraction of the price. Both gems are broadly the same
This year we have missed baby showers, birthdays, color, while Peridot is a distinctly lighter shade.
graduations, weddings, and vacations. However, we have Ruby Alternatives: Spinel. Available in bright saturated
survived the chaos, and 2020 is finally coming to an end! fiery reds that compare with ruby and sometimes surpass it.
Thus, a greater emphasis on making the holidays shine! Rhodolite Garnet. A wine-red gem, hard, glittering, dura-
Let’s rock it with oodles of sparkle and brilliant pops of ble, and very abundant, making it surprisingly inexpensive.
color. Colorful gemstones have long appealed to all ages Sapphire Alternatives: Tanzanite. Rich looking, blue-pur-
and genders. There are hundreds of varieties and colors ple transparent gem with a soft, velvety texture. Iolite. Some-
available. While the Big Three: Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire times called “water sapphire,” relatively unknown, quite inex-
are the most famous, rarest, and most expensive, there are pensive, and can closely resemble a fine blue sapphire.
many inexpensive alternatives available. 2021 brings a year of new hope, allowing us to refocus
Emerald Alternatives: Tsavorite. An extremely rare on matters close to our hearts. We wish you a season filled
variety of garnet, it has a vibrant green color that can rival with peace, good health, joy and happiness.
Glenna R. Gibbons
Master IJO Jeweler
G.G. Gems, Inc. n 480.860.2266 n Fax: 480.860.9161
8112 N. 87th Place, Ste. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
gggemsinc@gmail.com n www.gggemsinc.com
Diamond Notebook
A Gift of Diamonds
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o matter how small the package is, ic cocktail rings, delicate bands of dainty di-
when the gift inside is a dazzling amonds, and an array of designs featuring
piece of diamond jewelry, you can be colorful gemstones.
sure it will receive a tremendous reception! Bracelets. Women of all ages will adore a
A gift of diamonds will be happily received, diamond tennis bracelet, diamond bangles,
proudly displayed, and treasured for a life- or a petite bolo bracelet.
time. It is not only a perfect gift for hard to Earrings. Select from an amazing assort-
buy for individuals, but surprisingly enough, ment of styles and designs. Go big with hoops
diamond jewelry can be very affordable too. or try the perfect petite huggie. The classic
Diamonds come in many different col- diamond stud, a forever go-to for any age or
ors, shapes, carat weights, and color and gender, is available in many shapes and sizes.
clarity grades to suit any budget. There are Pendants. The diamond solitaire pen-
a plethora of jewelry styles to select from, dant is a timeless and popular gift year-
with the majority being available in a wide round. For a more personalized touch, di-
selection of mountings from sterling silver, amond-encrusted name, initial, or themed
karat gold, and platinum, to today’s popu- motifs are always a thoughtful idea.
lar alternative metals. A gift of diamonds will surely bring a
Rings. Right-hand styles include dramat- sparkle to any eye.
Holiday Gift Bag
Gifts Just For Him
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racelets, necklaces, and today’s popular alternative metals
fashion rings are no longer and materials.
just for stylish women. Ce- For today’s men, masculine sig-
lebrities like Brad Pitt and Robert net rings and bold bands made of
Downey, Jr. have effortlessly been karat gold, stainless steel or titani-
pulling off this fashion trend for um are very much prevalent. Fash-
years with noncelebrities follow- ion-forward men are sporting jew-
ing suit. elry accessories such as classic ID
There is a plethora of jewelry bracelets, woven rope, metal and
styles to select from, with the ma- bead embellished bracelets and
jority being available in a wide se- making high fashion statements
lection of mountings from sterling with bold necklaces of faith, heri-
silver, karat gold, and platinum, to tage or talisman designs.
Trends To Watch Jewelry Calendar
Decorate Your Décolletage Birthstone Jewelry:
The Perfect Gift For
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ecklaces, like all jewelry acces-
sories, are generally worn to Any Occasion
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compliment an outfit. If you
t doesn’t have to be a birthday
have ever spent time debating which
celebration to give or receive
necklace to wear with what outfit,
birthstone jewelry. Not only are
while it is a personal choice, some-
birthstone gems beautiful and pre-
times having a rhyme with a reason
cious, but they are also surrounded
is helpful.
by centuries of intriguing legends
With chilly weather approaching,
famous for predicting personal at-
many will be donning turtlenecks.
tributes for men and women born
This top is a favorite and perfect for
in one specific month of the year. In
all face shapes. To elongate your
addition, birthstone jewelry is avail-
look, a linear chain with or without
able in a wide variety of styles to suit
a bold pendant offers a look of so-
any taste and any budget.
phistication.
Intimate holiday gatherings may November – Topaz/Citrine
warrant the glamour of a strapless Those born in November are
or an off the shoulder ensemble. Try promised a long life and a
delicate, layered chains of various bright sunny personality, much like
lengths, with or without sparkling these two warm and sparkling yellow
gemstones, to accentuate your fab- birthstones. Both golden
ulous shoulders. Chokers are anoth- topaz and lemon citrine are
er option that will nicely highlight hard and durable gems, suitable for
your collarbone and also work well leeway of a simple, short necklace any kind of jewelry.
in small spaces such as an open-col- with clean lines or a bold elongat-
lared jacket or top. ed necklace depending on the look December - Turquoise/
V-necks offer a choice of both you are going for. Blue Zircon/Tanzanite
long and layered designs to accent Summon your inner fashionista For the December born, prosper-
the V. While tees and tanks offer and decorate to your heart’s desire! ity is the welcome gift offered by
these three very different, precious
The Jewelry Doctor unique blue gems. Opaque,
sky-blue turquoise and
How To Care For Cat’s-Eyes transparent, deep-blue zir-
con have long been treasured since
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ancient times. While glittering, pur-
ranslucent chrysoberyl, also called cat’s-eye ple-blue tanzanite was only discov-
chrysoberyl, is one of the most interesting of all ered in the late sixties and is now
gems. It ranges in color from honey yellow or honey one of the world’s most
brown to greenish-yellow and has a velvety, silk-like texture. popular gemstones.
When cut in a cabochon or domed shape, it displays a nar-
row streak of light down the center, which resembles a cat’s January – Garnet
eye. This phenomenon, called chatoyancy, is caused by the re- Men and women of January
flection of light from parallel, needle-like inclusions in the gem. birth are assured a faithful and
Chrysoberyl cat’s-eyes are very durable, ranking third after diamond and corun- true-hearted character, symbol-
dum in hardness, which is why you will see them mounted in rings for both men and ized by the ancient, wine-
women. Being heat and light stable, ultrasonic and steam cleaning should be just fine red garnet. Prized for many
for your chrysoberyl cat’s-eye. centuries because of its glittering
sparkle and durability, garnet is
available in a rainbow of colors.
Focus on Fashion
Glistening Gold
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lassic, yet trendy, and always Yellow gold is timeless, and con-
appreciated, karat gold re- sidered by many to be the customary
mains today’s go-to and color for all jewelry styles. White is
prized jewelry accessory. 10k, 14k, the perfect partner for fancy colored
18k, and 24k gold are not only pop- diamonds and gems. Rose and peach
ular and precious, they are the ideal gold both blend perfectly with flesh
metal to work with, allowing many tones and add a stunning accent to
textures and finishes, does not rust, yellow and white designs. Whichever
tarnish, or corrode, and with basic color meets your fancy, rich gleaming
care will glow for years to come. gold will be treasured for a lifetime.
8112 N. 87th Place, Ste. B
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Hello! What an honor it was assisting a gentleman
Stop In With
Yes, can you believe the holiday season is here with his wife’s 40th birthday present. Also her Your Questions
and 2021 is around the corner? sister asked for a custom bracelet be made as
As a Master IJO Jeweler,
a birthday present. Both the birthday lady and an elite group of retail-
2020 has brought a lot of silver linings as well her sister I have known since they were little
as struggles. A sweet friend had her birthday ers, hand-selected for
girls. What an honor! membership by the In-
in July and she is now 99! Another sweet lady
turned 91! Several of you have reached out inquiring dependent Jewelers Or-
about how I and my family are doing. Being ganization (IJO), we have
A lady who lives in Texas contacted me able to be in touch with many of you during a responsibility to our
recently and asked that earrings be made this crazy time is what makes each day customers and our com
from a ring she inherited from her grandma. worthwhile. munity to maintain the
We looked at the year she first came to me and highest ethical standards,
it was 2000. Her children were three and four. Our relationships are what make G.G. Gems superior professional in-
more than just a “business.” tegrity, trust and expertise
A gentleman asked in June to have me
Thank you! May the New Year find you and to provide you a confident
assist him with a special anniversary gift. He jewelry purchase with the
definitely was planning ahead as the special your family healthy and happy!
“Brilliance You Deserve.”
occasion is in December. Smile!
Glenna © 2020 IJO, Inc., Southport, CT
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