One of a Kind Designs
When I think of “Pearl”, I imagine an almost ethereal glowing luster with a mirror like brilliance. There are several different types of Pearls and each reflects a beauty and charm of their own. South Sea Cultured Pearls are cultivated in the waters off Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Japan and Thailand. The colors are … [Read more...]
A gem that appears to glow from within boasts a vast array of colors and is completely natural without treatment seems impossible. And yet, that is exactly what the Oregon Sunstone is. Vibrant shades of pinks, peaches, oranges, yellows, reds, greens, and blue greens delight and amaze us with their uniqueness. Occasionally, we are treated to a … [Read more...]
Connie, Pauline and I are in full throttle as we dream up new ways to display our treasures and get the store ready for our hectic Sarasota Season! If you live in our area, don’t forget about the first Friday walks. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of your week and enjoy what our downtown Sarasota area has to offer. Wine, dine and … [Read more...]
After those lazy summer days, we are suddenly in a frenzy of activity. With fall around the corner and our season about to begin, we are filled with excitement. We have brand new stunning MK Designs Collection pieces featuring truly amazing Colored Gemstones, Diamonds and Pearls. Though the price of gold has reached staggering heights, we remain … [Read more...]
MK Designs and The Golden Image Jewelry Store are thrilled to present our new Administrative Assistant. She has a very strong work ethic and her sense of fashion and style is amazing. She is diligent about remaining by my side for hours as I write and design the Blogs, Newsletters, Ad copy, Home Page, Photo Shoots, Jewelry descriptions etc. She … [Read more...]
These Gemstone Phenomena terms are just plain fun to pronounce! Chatoyancy and Adularescence. Almost everyone has seen a “cat’s eye” gemstone at one time or another but Chatoyancy can actually be seen in some of the more elite gemstones. MK Designs favors, no surprise here, the Alexandrite. This “gemstone event” is caused by tiny … [Read more...]
Summer is in full swing and the SAVINGS are SIZZLING! Two items are offered for sale each week for one week only at a BLAZING 15%. Want more savings? Then jump in and play. Follow the clue written in the Shop Save and Play Blog each week. It’s that easy. Zultanite is one of the rare gemstones we are featuring in the September newsletter. I … [Read more...]
Pleochroism is another fascinating phenomena seen in Colored Gemstones. Scientifically, it is the optical phenomena in which a stone shows different colors when viewed down different crystal axes. Imaginatively, it probably involves wizardry. Tanzanite offers the most extreme color separation of any of the gemstones, which makes it a lot of fun … [Read more...]
Summer is in full swing and the SAVINGS are SIZZLING! Two items are offered for sale each week for one week only at a BLAZING 15%. Want more savings? Then jump in and play. Follow the clue written in the Shop Save and Play Blog each week. It’s that easy. Tahitian Pearls are so exotic and tropical! I particularly love the green/black color. I … [Read more...]
Who would ever think that there are so many amazing mysteries associated with Colored Gemstones? Called Gemstone Phenomena, some of these events are spectacular and all are notable. My personal favorite category is color change. The very idea that a stone can be red in one light and green in another takes my breath away. Which brings up the … [Read more...]
