Sapphire, the September Birthstone on the Offical Birthstone List, is a time-honored classic and a favorite among many. Sapphires and rubies are the hardest gems (other than diamonds). Therefore, this durability makes them great options for everyday wear, for rings, and especially wedding rings. Sapphires are one of our favorite gems at Copeland Jewelers! As […]
August’s Alternate Birthstone is the Spinel and is the newest addition to the Official Birthstone List. Modifications to the list have only occurred during three separate years since its inception in 1912. Spinel’s addition to the list in 2016 is an inclusion we are wholeheartedly behind. They are truly vivacious gems featuring a wide array […]
August’s birthstone peridot is a sight to behold when you get a chance to see a high-quality specimen, alive with brilliance and light. Only occurring in limited shades of green. Some stones display hints of brownish and olive green but most commonly deliver a beautiful Springtime yellow-green. However, the most prized color is transparent grass […]
The July birthstone, ruby, evokes images of ancient royalty. You can’t think of rubies without arousing the vibrant power of Dorothy’s ruby slippers. People have long held these gems in high esteem for their beauty and beneficial properties. Fine quality ruby brings the highest price of any colored gemstone. Ruby and sapphire are the hardest […]
Since the early days of the twentieth century, American engagement rings have traditionally been made with white diamonds. White diamonds’ purity of color and incredible strength have come to represent long-lasting love, but there are many other faceted stones that also make for beautiful rings. If you’re looking to buck tradition with a wonderfully unique […]
Black necklaces baseball players wear have become one of our most popular items for both men and women. Those black diamond faceted beads that baseball players are wearing. Have you noticed them? Astro’s pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. made them famous when they had to stop a championship game to gather his broken strand from the […]
Natural Pearls – What You Need to Know Natural Pearls – What You Need to Know is where we discuss natural pearls, what they are and how they differ from their counterparts. First, let’s get some terms correct first. When we talk about natural pearls here, we mean pearls that form naturally. Today when you […]
This time of year, most Americans start thinking about the many things in life that we’re thankful for. At Copeland Jewelers, your ATX fine jewelry store, we’re thankful for many things, but we’re especially thankful for this month’s beautiful, versatile birthstone: the topaz. Once upon a time, the word “topaz” was used to refer to […]
Sometimes it’s easy to tell when things get worn out: The color fades from the bristles in your toothbrush. Your tire tread becomes smooth and flat. The sleeves of your sweaters stretch out, or the fabric pills. These changes are easy to see, and we replace these items to help keep our teeth clean, our […]
You’ve heard the terms “precious” and “semi-precious” used to describe different types of gemstones, but what do they really mean? Diamonds are precious, so they must be worth more than semi-precious amethysts, right? Well, not necessarily. There are a lot of factors that go into determining the relative worth of different stones, and those two […]
