I took some closeup shots of some of my geodes that I thought looked cool and could be used for screen backgrounds or… Posted by Aronstam Fine Jewelers on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
I’m in Tucson! I come here every year to look for cool gems to add to my collection to design with. And every year, I go with a stack of wish lists from my clients. Some want a specific color, and some want a certain gem. Others want me to find them one of the…
It usually begins with a tour of the Aronstam showroom, and questions about some of the more unique items on display. If you’ve been to the store on East 82nd Street just off River Road, you know what I mean. The two giant pod-like amethyst geodes that bookend the front door will lead to checking…
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…
This time of year, I thoroughly enjoy helping my many male clients choose the perfect gift for his wife, his mother, and often a daughter or two. But, as I said in Part 1 of this blog series, I’ve also got some amazing stuff for GUYS! Since men like upscale toys and collector stuff, I…
When you think of Indianapolis jewelry stores, you generally think about jewelry. And this time of year, when you think about Aronstam, I bet you think: “gifts for women.” Although I’ve got some truly heart-stopping holiday jewelry perfect for the women in your life… I’ve also got some cool stuff for GUYS! Men like stuff…
As much as I love working with gem stones and precious metals, part of the passion I have for them is grounded in a love of nature. It amazes me when I look at a fiery black opal, a brilliant citrine or a Tahitian pearl and think of the natural forces that formed them. So…