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Author Archives: Susanna Lione
Miss gifted this holiday? Exchange it. You’ll both be happy.
With Hanukkah and Christmas just behind us, time to reflect on the gifts given and received. If Jewelry was a gift received this holiday season and all that glitters in gold, platinum or silver just isn’t making you want to … Read More
Happy Birthday October
October is a lucky month with two birthstones, Tourmaline and Opal. The word tourmaline comes from Sinhalese word turmali, which means “mixed”. Tourmalines exist in more colors and color combinations than any other gemstone in the world. Perhaps this is … Read More
History of the Tiffany® Setting…
Seeing an article Friday in one of my favorite jewelry newsletters on the outcome of the Tiffany & Co. vs. Costco ruling over the name “Tiffany Setting” becoming generic and the right to use the name – sparked my interest … Read More
Happy Birthday September !
Happy Birthday September – Sapphire is September’s birthstone. Its name comes from the Greek word sappheiros. Historically, sapphire symbolizes nobility, truth and faithfulness (why it is found in so many engagement rings and wedding bands). Sapphires have decorated the robes … Read More
Happy Birthday August!
August birthstone Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year. As peridot is a gemstone that forms deep inside the Earth and brought … Read More
“8-Carat Diamond Found in Park” Have Your Ring Mountings Been Checked Lately?
When I read the headline in one of my favorite trade newsletters last week that a woman found an 8-carat diamond in an Arkansas park. My first thought was, ouch the poor woman who lost her diamond -when was the … Read More
Happy Birthday July!
Happy Birthday July! For those with a loved one or new sweet heart Ruby is July’s birthstone. Ruby is a variety of the gem species corundum. It is harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means a ruby is … Read More
Extreme Adventurer in your life?
Recently helping a friend select a 25th anniversary gift for her husband and watches being on the short list I directed them both to a Cartier Calibre Diver. Though Jewelry is my passion – the craftsmanship and precision in watches … Read More
New Arrivals – Wedding Bands & Diamond Jewelry
Greetings loyal GemLily clients – we’ve been busy finding gorgeous jewelry just for you. Introducing our trending diamond fashion jewelry at all price points. Along with a selection of custom Bridal pieces and a beautiful inventory of select wedding designs. … Read More
Men seeking jewelry for their own adornment
Was a request heard often during our recent show in Baltimore. So doing a little research to see if a trend is afoot I found an article in the May edition of Intelligent Life, a chronicle of culture published in … Read More