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Check out these gems from the Tucson Gem & Mineral show

When I come back from the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, I’m full of inspiration. I’ve just seen one of the largest collections of rare colored and beautifully cut gemstones, fossils so intricate and fantastic, they beg to be on display, and unusual finds that are so breathtaking, they are truly in a class by…

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Best of the 2013 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

I’m back from my annual trek to the always amazing Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. To me, the Tucson show is more like the Disneyland of gems and fossils. I absolutely love it! As usual, there were amazing geodes of every shape, color and size. As you may know, geodes are ancient works of…

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Best of the 2013 Tucson Gem & Mineral show, now appearing at Aronstam Jewelers

I’m back with all kinds of gorgeous gem and mineral “SWAG” from the Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. For those who know me or have ever been to my showroom, you know I’m a gem stone aficionado. But to be perfectly frank, I’d have to say I’m even more of a nature and fossil…

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How about that jewelry you’re NOT wearing?

Chances are very good that you have plenty of good jewelry that, for one reason or another, you simply aren’t wearing. The ring that doesn’t fit, gold chains that are no longer in style, a brooch or ring that you may have inherited or received for a birthday that didn’t suit you, and probably half…

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Have I told you lately that I love you?

I’m a sentimentalist. I think it’s sweet that we reserve one special day a year to treat the one we love in an extra-special way. I know some guys can get a little overcome with expectations and uncertainty, but I think any gift that’s bought with thought and caring – is going to get a…

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One small step for you. A giant leap into jewelry gift-giving ease – for the future.

Valentine’s Day is on its way, guys. Don’t shudder and don’t give up. I have a fantastic, affordable and sentimental solution for you: A brilliant gold or silver charm with your initials entwined. Plain lettering or romantic and intricate. Maybe add a small diamond between the letters. Or write her name out in her handwriting….

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My favorite gem show is just ahead: Tucson

I can’t begin to express how much I enjoy the Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. The show, which in one form or another from the end of January through most of February and is the largest such show in the US. Personally, I think it’s the best in the world. This year’s show, the…

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Update your Appraisals

As the price of gold rises, so does the likelihood of theft… A couple came into the store the other day, looking at several rings and considering a beautiful pearl necklace. As we got to talking, I discovered the reason for their visit. Their home had been broken into and among the articles taken were…

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Groundbreaking designers -Edgy, original jewelry

If you’ve ever been to an event when more than one woman is wearing the same dress, it’s awkward but sometimes laughed off, attributing the faux paux to both “having the same great taste.” Ever seen two women with the same wedding ring? Trust me. It doesn’t go well. And it’s never laughed off. Ever….

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Aronstam Fine Jewelry is contemporary. And antique. And traditional

It’s easy to get pigeon-holed as one type of jewelry designer or another. Some of my Aronstam custom clients know me for my intricate, more traditional, custom jewelry designs. Others, for my starker, simpler, contemporary creations. Truth is, I want to be known for my original custom jewelry work. Whether that is simple and elegant…

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