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GEMS, CARATS, PEARLS and NUGGETS
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Spring Bling Rings
We recently acquired a large supply of sterling silver and vermeil rings, most with natural gemstones. The rings are in like new condition and we are thrilled to present them to you starting at $20! Perfect for Moms, Grads and you, the rings feature a variety of styles and designs. Stop in soon for the best selection!
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JewelPops Popping Out the Door
We are cleaning out our selection of Kameleon JewelPops. For a limited time a large selection of pops are 2 for $49. This is a great way to add to your collection and some of these pops may not be available again. Pop in to treasure hunt and mix and match!
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Waterline Project Update
The waterline project continues on Caroline Street. We have been told to expect the 500 block of Caroline Street to be closed to all traffic on weekdays throughout May. The target for completion of the 500 block is sometime in June. During construction follow posted detours to access Caroline Street. Don't forget the first three hours in the Wolfe Street parking garage are free!
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Memorial Day
Please take a moment to pause in your Memorial Day celebration on May 29th to remember those in the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Kimberly's Carats
The Spanish explorers found South American Emeralds in the possession of the Inca and Aztec Indians. The soft green color was thought to have healing powers for the eyes. They were also thought to bring wisdom, promote healing and to bring good fortune.
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Apollo and Artemis to be Auctioned in Geneva
Later this month the Apollo and Artemis Diamonds will be the stars of a Sotheby's auction in Geneva. They are viewed as the most important pair of earrings ever to be offered at auction according to a statement released by Sotheby's.
The earrings consist of two large pear-shaped gems of different hues and they will be auctioned separately.
The 14.54-carat Apollo Blue is described as the largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue diamond ever to be offered at auction and is estimated to sell for between $38-50 million. The 16-carat Artemis Pink which is described as fancy intense pink is expected to bring $12.5-18 million.
The diamonds were named after Apollo, the Greek god of music and of the Sun, and Artemis, his twin sister, who was goddess of the hunt and of the Moon. In Greek and Roman mythology, diamonds were believed to be the tears of the gods.
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May Birthstone
May's birthstone is Emerald. Rulers and royalty have been utilizing Emerald's alluring green hues for more than 4,000 years. At the time of Alexander the Great, Greek miners were working Emerald mines. Later the Emeralds from these mines were given to Cleopatra and the mines were renamed Cleopatra's Mines. These mines were found on the Red Sea Coast in the early 1800's.
The Muzo and Chivor mines in Columbia produce some of the world's finest Emeralds although very fine Emeralds come from other areas around the world. Most Emeralds are treated with oils or epoxy resins to improve their transparency and appearance. This is a common and accepted treatment.
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May Trivia Game
Answer these trivia questions for your chance to win a $25 Gemstone Creations gift certificate!
1. The proclamation establishing Mother's Day as a national holiday was signed by
A. Theodore Roosevelt
B. William Howard Taft
C. Woodrow Wilson
2. Memorial Day originated in 1868 after the Civil War and was originally called
A. Remembrance Day
B. Commemoration Day
C. Decoration Day
Rules:
The Trivia Game winner will be determined by random drawing from everyone who posts the correct answers by Saturday May 6th.
The answers must be posted on our Facebook wall.
The winner will be posted on Facebook and in our next month's eNewsletter.
Touch or click here to post your answers to our Facebook page. If you don't Facebook you can email your answers to gemcreationsplat@aol.com. Good Luck! Congratulations to Donna Garnett who won our April trivia game.
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Birthday or Anniversary in May? Save 15% OFF One Item
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Offer for all regular priced items only. Limited to one item per customer. Some exclusions may apply - see associate for details.
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Gemstone Creations
606 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-7847
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Store Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Or By Appointment
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Gemstone Creations has been satisfying the Fredericksburg, Virginia area’s fine jewelry needs since 1992. We’re “Where Fredericksburg Gets Engaged”, and engagement rings are just where we begin. We are a full service jewelry store and can provide all your jewelry needs. We’re not the biggest jewelry store in Fredericksburg or the oldest, but we try our hardest to be the most friendly, welcoming and accommodating – and the most fun.
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