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GEMS, CARATS, PEARLS and NUGGETS
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Diamonds
Did you know that Nancy is a Diamonds Graduate from GIA, the Gemological Institute of America? She also has 30 years of experience in the jewelry industry and has made several diamond buying trips to Antwerp, Belgium - the diamond capital of the world. With this wealth of knowledge and experience Nancy will be happy to help you with your next diamond purchase. Is it time to treat yourself or upgrade your current diamond?
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Happy 4th of July
Summer must certainly be in full swing as 4th of July festivities are going on - maybe as you read this newsletter. We hope that everyone has a happy and safe 4th. We will be closed on the 4th so that our staff can enjoy the holiday with their families. We will reopen on July 5th.
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Waterline Project Update
It looks like the sewer line replacement work in the 500 block of Caroline Street is completed and work is progressing on the waterline replacement. We hope it will go quickly and the project will move out of the 500 block soon. Thank you for your patience and for making the effort to come and see us during the construction. Remember, if parking on the street is difficult to find, the first three hours in the Wolfe Street parking garage are free!
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Kimberly's Carats
In ancient times it was thought that the wearer of a ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom and outstanding success in affairs of the heart. The wearer also acquired the ability to live in peace with his enemies. In some places Ruby was thought to give the wearer invulnerability.
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Southwest Jewelry
July is the month for vacations and many people travel to the American Southwest. While there they often find beautiful Navajo turquoise and silver jewelry. The Navajo have a rich history of jewelry making and silversmithing with rich jewelry designs attracting tourists and jewelry-lovers alike. One of the most recognizable elements of Navajo and southwest tribal jewelry is turquoise. With its beautiful blend of blue, green, white, and the occasional rivulet of brown, turquoise reflects the colors of the natural world. For the Navajo, turquoise represents happiness, luck, and health. The Navajo learned silversmithing from the Spanish, initially melting silver from coins and flatware. By the 1880s, Navajo jewelers were setting turquoise in silver and soon after were incorporating coral and other semi-precious stones in their silver jewelry. The result is beautiful heirloom quality jewelry that can be enjoyed and handed down for generations.
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July Birthstone
July's birthstone is Ruby. Rubies come in many shades of red. Sometimes people refer to the finest pure red color as "Burma Ruby" or "pigeon's blood". Fine quality rubies larger than 3 carats are very scarce. While some of the finest rubies have been found in Southeast Asia, other regions such as Madagascar in Africa also yield some stunning Rubies.
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July Trivia Game
Answer these trivia questions for your chance to win a $25 Gemstone Creations gift certificate!
1. The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 but on what day was the Declaration originally presented to the Congress?
A. July 1, 1776
B. July 2, 1776
C. July 3, 1776
2. Which U.S. President DID NOT die on July 4th?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Adams
C. James Monroe
D. John Quincy Adams
Rules:
The Trivia Game winner will be determined by random drawing from everyone who posts the correct answers by Thursday July 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 Vicki Christensen who won our May trivia game. We did not have a winner for our June game.
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Birthday or Anniversary in July? 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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July
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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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