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Lake City location will be closed on September 1st & Woodbury location will be closed on August 30th – September 1st.
JANUARY BIRTHSTONE For our January babies, we wanted you to know that we have plenty of your favorite birthstones in stock today! Garnets are well-renowned for their rich color, glassy look, and propensity for providing prosperity and passion. If you come in to see them in person, which we highly recommend, we would like to…
Meet All Four December Birthstones: Turquoise, Zircon, Tanzanite and Blue Topaz If you were wondering what the birthstone for December is, you are in luck. December is a unique month, as it gets four different birthstones to call their own! Read on for a description and history of December’s gemstones. TURQUOISE The Iconic Provider of…
We hear it all the time. November babies can be a bit disappointed with their birthstone. Even some of our staff wish that the deep yellow tones citrine is known for were maybe pink instead. Those brownish yellow tones don’t have to be a relic of the 70’s however, so let’s explore the spectrum of…
October is one of the few months that have two main birthstones to call their own. The brilliant Opal and the crystalline Tourmaline were highlighted in last year’s October blog, so this year we thought we would regale you with a few lesser-known facts about these gorgeous gemstones. Let’s start with the opal, which is maybe…
The stunning sapphire is one of the four gemstones considered so perfect that they get their own special category. Along with ruby, diamond and emerald, sapphire has the well-earned distinction of officially being called “precious” by gemology experts. These blue beauties take millions of years to form. They are that special. Traditional sapphires tend to…
Peridot is famous for its stunning green color, although experts tend to have different ways of describing which green it is. Some say that it is neon green, while others, such as our own KC, call it “grass green.” Made up of olivine, magnesium, and iron, peridots can be found all over the world. The…
“The King of Colored Stones” takes its rightful place as the birthstone for July’s beautiful babies. A favorite of royals and soldiers alike, this brilliant red powerhouse has the look of the love and passion that it symbolizes. The ruby is special because it simply owns the color red. Derived from the Latin word “ruber,”…
June babies are blessed with two, count em’, TWO birthstones to call their own! Only two months in the calendar year get this gift, so let’s introduce you to the stars of the show, pearl and alexandrite! The classic pearl is a timeless symbol of luxury that needs little introduction. The mere mention invokes images…
Forty-eight years ago this month, our founder Bob Johnson, a lifelong tinkerer, trained watchmaker, and self-taught goldsmith opened the doors of Johnson Jewelers. A keen sense of discipline, honed during his time in the Navy, coupled with a strong work ethic became the backbone of the new business. The store’s proximity to 3M brought a…
As we move into the month of March, several things come to mind. First on everyone’s mind is Spring! With one of the mildest winters on record, hopefully we can all enjoy an early Spring. The other thing March if famous for is, of course, St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated to honor…
