Happy Valentine's Day to all our wonderful customers!

We hope your day is filled with sparkling love and joy.

Simon Says... Shopping for Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is here, and there is still time for you to pick up a beautiful item of San Diego custom jewelry for your loved one. Men's bracelets are hot right now, and designer watches are very popular. (Rock N Gold Creations stocks vintage and classic watches from many fine designers.) Heart-shaped custom jewelry (the universal symbol of love) is always a great pick for Valentine’s Day, as well as jewelry with gemstones in pink and red shades like rubies, garnets, amethyst, pink topaz, pink diamonds or sapphires, and pink tourmaline, among others.

Another great choice this year is vintage jewelry, and we have a large selection of estate items to choose from. Charms and charm bracelets are hot sellers, along with chunky rings. Charm bracelets never go out of style, and you can choose from thousands of charms, so there will always be one with a special significance to your valentine.

Think about your valentine's tastes. What does she like and dislike when looking at jewelry? Is her look big and bold or does she prefer simple and elegant? What will this gift mean to her? Will she still wear it long after Valentine’s Day, or will it end up in the jewelry box with all the other items that just didn't fit her style or personality?

Women can think creatively about gifts for the man in your life, too. One example is to give him sports tickets held in a beautiful vintage money clip, or custom cuff links for his favorite dress shirt.

Whatever you choose, the high level of quality and workmanship you receive from Rock N Gold Creations will show your valentine you want to give them nothing but the best. Come see everything we have to offer in our showroom, for all budgets.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Simon Mattar

Think Outside the Little Velvet Box this Valentine’s Day

Gentlemen (and ladies too)—why not consider a creative alternative to the little jewelry box this Valentine’s Day? If you put your mind to it, you can present your loved one with a gift of jewelry in an original way.

Here are some ideas for ways to present fine jewelry as a gift:

—Arrange the jewelry item inside a box of fine chocolates.

—Nestle a pair of earrings into the petals of a single rose. Gold looks beautiful in a red rose, while silver or platinum pop against pink petals.

—Drape a chain with pendant or a bracelet around the outside of a bottle of fine wine or champagne.

—Jewelry in a small drawstring bag can be slipped into your loved one’s pocket (or purse), for a lovely surprise later in the evening.

—Choose a larger box from an unrelated item and carefully wrap the jewelry in layers of tissue paper or bubble wrap to hide inside. It might look like a toaster, but it turns out to be a lovely bracelet or pendant.

—Present her with a teddy bear or other stuffed animal wearing the necklace or bracelet.

Some up with some ideas of your own—the sky’s the limit. With a little creative thinking, both you and your loved one will be delighted with your Valentine’s Day gift and the little box can wait for another day.

Valentine's Day Offer: Dinner, Roses, and Sparkle

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

What could be more romantic for Valentine’s Day than dinner, roses… and a small box to give to your sweetie with the sparkling proof of your everlasting love inside?

 

Right now through Valentine’s Day, Rock N Gold is offering a special deal to our fantastic customers. We’ll give you a $100 dinner gift card, a dozen roses, and a RGC $50 gift rewards card, with the purchase of one of our fine jewelry items, all for just $800! (The jewelry item will be chosen from our available stock and must be purchased three days prior to February 14th to receive the roses for Valentine's Day.) Make an appointment today to make this a Valentine’s Day to remember!

January’s Birthstone: The Gorgeous, Glowing Garnet

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s perfect that January’s birthstone is the glamorous garnet, the gift of love. Due to its relative abundance compared to other precious stones, the garnet is significantly more affordable and makes a great gift.

One look at the deep red seeds at the heart of a pomegranate fruit explains why the word “garnet” comes from the Latin word “granatus,” meaning “grain” or “seed.” This name was given to the garnet because of its close resemblance to the succulent pomegranate seed. 

First mined in Sri Lanka more than 2,500 years ago, the garnet is also found in Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America; and in the United States, in Arizona and Idaho.  Although most commonly known as a red gemstone, it does come in a variety of other hues, including muted yellows, vibrant oranges, rosy pinks, lime greens, and violets—a virtual rainbow of colors. This diversity is due to unique combinations of elements within each particular gem, such as iron, calcium, and manganese.  

Archaeologists have found primitive garnet jewelry among the graves of lake dwellers, dating the early use of this gemstone to the Bronze Age. But not all garnets are of gem quality. Garnet is also a very effective abrasive and is used commercially for grinding and polishing, for example in garnet-coated sandpaper for industrial use.  

Beliefs about the garnet’s extraordinary capabilities have abounded through its history, changing over time. Up until the 18th century, many soldiers wore garnets in the belief it would help heal their wounds. The red varieties, which can show as much fire as the rubies, were thought to influence the way blood flows inside the body. It was also said that garnets changed color when the bearer was facing danger. They promote love and protect the house from fire and lightening. The orange, yellow and green gems helped increase sexual capability and energy.

This gemstone is formed over millions of years at very high temperatures and enormous pressures in the Earth’s crust. For this reason, the garnet is very though. However, it can still be damaged if you are not careful. Make sure you do not expose your garnet to sudden temperature changes, hot steam or acids. To clean it, use warm water or ultrasounds at our shop.

The garnet is traditionally considered the protective gem of journeyers. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. Contact us today to see the beautiful garnet pieces we have available, just in time for Valentine’s Day.