Roses are red, sapphires are blue, but did you know they come in other colors too? As you can see from our collection here at Hegeman & Co., they come in all kinds of fun colors, not just blue. Top to bottom: 18k yellow gold contour band with one princess cut pink sapphire bezel set [...]
The word peridot comes from the Arabic word “faridat,” which translates to the word gem. Peridot is one of the oldest known gems on this earth, dating all the way back to ancient Egyptians of 1500 BC. Egyptians associated the stone with light, and called it the “gem of the sun.” Many believed that when [...]
Ruby is the birthstone for July and one of my personal favorites because it happens to be my birthstone. Ruby is definitely one of the most historically significant colored stones. Not only was it mentioned four times in the Bible, but it was also worn by royalty throughout history. Many cultures have considered ruby to [...]
Moonstone is one of the alternate birthstones for June, it is also commonly given as a 13th wedding anniversary present. This hypnotizing, mesmerizing stone has been admired for ages, going all the way back to the Greeks and the Romans. In Ancient Rome, they believed that the stone was actually formed from solidified beams of [...]
The word Emerald is derived from a Persian word meaning, “Green Gem.” It changed from Greek to Latin as smaragdus, then to esmaurde, esmralde, and in the 16th century to esmeralde. Because of their color, emeralds are often associated with the richest greens and the lushest landscapes. Seattle, Washington is the Emerald City. Ireland is [...]
The word diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which roughly translates to “I tame,” “I subdue” or “unconquerable” The name refers to the hardness of a diamond, which has a mohs scale rating of 10, making it tougher than any other gem. As far as we know the earliest diamonds were found around [...]
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. The word Aquamarine is a combination of two latin words, aqua meaning water, and marina meaning sea. Aquamarine is a beautiful blue color, so one could see how this mesmerizing gem received its name. Aquamarine was found ages ago, the Egyptians and Sumerians believed it was a symbol of [...]
Valentine’s Day is a special time when loved ones express their love, mainly through gifts. The holiday has origins that can be traced all the way back to the Romans. The Romans used to have a festival in mid-February called Lupercalia. The festival celebrated the change of seasons from winter to spring, and during this [...]
Amethyst is the purple color variety of quartz. It is said to be the most popular purple gem and one of the most popular gemstones of all time. Amethyst has been around for ages, the gem can be traced back to ancient Greece. The word Amethyst is actually driven from the Greek word “amethystos” which [...]
"The garnet is a red gem, but not like the ruby, its red is much more like that of a flame ... It forms far in the east ... If correctly cut and polished it will reveal all its beauty and perfection." - Aristotle, ca. 322 B.C. The word garnet is derived from the Greek [...]
The word Turquoise comes from the french expression "pierre tourques," meaning "Turkish Stone," which references the stone being brought to Europe from Turkey during the 13th century. Turquoise has origins that can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt, around the year 3000 BC. The stone was often used in protective amulets as [...]
These mabé pearl earrings and handmade pendant with amethyst and diamond accent are chic and captivating.
