Sharon Elaine Thompson, Author at Interweave

14K yellow gold ring set with 14.02 cts Esquel Pallasite meteorite from Argentina, accented with 20 round diamonds, .10ct tw. Photo courtesy Mike Ferber, Ferber’s Unique Fine Jewelry.

Peridot in Space: August’s Birthstone is Out of This World

Think your August birthstone, peridot, is out of this world? You’re right! Peridot belongs to the mineral family olivine, and olivine is found not only…

Sharon Elaine Thompson August 23, 2023

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Be Gentle: 7 Tips for Caring for Pearls and Pearl Jewelry

Pearls are delicate gemstones that require gentle handling to avoid scratching, chipping, or other forms of damage. There are a few tips for caring for…

Sharon Elaine Thompson June 19, 2023

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Cleaning silver jewelry with a toothbrush and baking soda

Tips For a Safe and Environmentally Friendly Jewelry Studio

Jewelers today don’t have to literally risk life and limb to do their work. Making your shop safer for you, your family, and your community…

Sharon Elaine Thompson April 17, 2023

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This 33.58-carat cushion-cut aquamarine is a beautiful example of why so many aqua lovers treasure the slightly greenish cast to the gem's blue. It is the color of the sunlit shallows of a clear sea. Photo Mia Dixon, courtesy Pala International.

March Birthstone: The Mysterious Tale of Aquamarine’s True Blue Color

Two Latin words meaning “sea water” are the origin of the gem name aquamarine. Appropriately, aquamarine’s color is usually interpreted to be greenish blue or…

Sharon Elaine Thompson March 13, 2023

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