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A Brief History of Aquamarine

We are thrilled to share with you our March Birthstone and a brief history of one of the most fascinating gemstones - Aquamarine. Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family, which also includes emerald and morganite. Its name is derived from the Latin words "aqua" meaning water and "marina" meaning of the sea, due to its stunning blue-green color reminiscent of the ocean. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Aquamarine was a symbol of purity and beauty. It was often associated with the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, and was said to bring good luck and...
A Brief History of Rose Quartz
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We are excited to share with you a brief history of one of the most popular gemstones - Rose Quartz. Rose Quartz is a type of quartz mineral that is recognized for its soft pink color. It is a symbol of love and is said to have been used for centuries for its healing properties. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks believed that Rose Quartz had the power to bring peace and calm to the wearer, and it was also used to heal emotional wounds. In the 19th century, Rose Quartz was also believed to have been used by the Romans...
The History of Amethyst
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Silver Tides JewelryJanuary is a great time of the year to celebrate a new beginning and all the joy a new year can bring, and of course January birthdays. Many of us have friends, family and colleagues born this month, making it a special and festive time of the year. The month of January also has a special birthstone associated with it, the classic and ever popular Garnet. The Garnet is a beautiful and vibrant deep red color, the perfect representation of love and good memories. A Garnet is also symbolic of truth, faith, and friendship....
To Be Continued...

Silver tides will never be the same. But with such a legacy as Amber’s, we must continue what she started. I (Jimmie aka. Ambers husband) spent the last six years learning from her and watching her craft beautiful jewelry. She taught me so much and guided me to create a similar style. My hope is that one day Amber’s little one’s, Onyx and Jade, will have a chance to be makers if they choose too. They already show so much interest, and it makes me so excited!So please stay tuned as I build a new inventory. I intend on having...