BC Clark Digital Magazine 2020/2021

BLUE IS A UNIVERSALLY FAVORITE COLOR. IT IS COOLING AND SOOTHING, AND IT IS SAID TO INSPIRE WISDOM AND CLARITY. SOFT BLUES ARE THOUGHT TO CALM THE MIND AND AID CONCENTRATION. TRUE BLUE LOVERS ARE LOYAL, AFFECTIONATE, CARING, AND ENCOURAGING. SAPPHIRE: A gift of sapphire symbolizes a pledge of trust, loyalty, and sincerity. It is from this tradition that sapphire has long been a popular choice for engagement rings. The gift of sapphire is a pledge to keep promises. It is also the birthstone of September. Like ruby, it is one of the most prized of gems, due to its hardness and highly saturated color.

Sapphire and diamond drop earrings, $26,900.

AQUAMARINE: The color of the sea on a warm tropical holiday or a cool iceberg in the Antarctic, aquamarine is the color of earth’s life-giving forces and surely one of the cheeriest in the gemstone palette. It was believed to have originated in the treasure chests of fabulous mermaids, who doled it out to protect their favorite sailors. As a gem, aquamarine is accessible, beautiful, and wearable — it can take a few knocks without chipping.

Aquamarine and diamond ring by Frederic Sage, $6,950.

GREEN IS KNOWN TO INSPIRE HARMONY AND BALANCE BECAUSE IT IS IN THE CENTER OF THE SPECTRUM. GREEN EXPRESSES FREEDOM AND GOOD NATURE, AND GREEN GEMSTONES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE BOTH ENERGIZING AND REASSURING. IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH RESTORATION, EQUILIBRIUM, AND PEACE.

Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, $11,700.

EMERALD: The ancient Egyptians believed emerald represented fertility and rebirth, as well as hope and loyalty. It was associated with the Greek goddess Venus, who represented love and beauty, and in several cultures as diverse as Chinese and Irish, it has long represented good luck. Emerald has even been credited with improving one’s memory and intelligence and transforming negativity into positive emotional energy.

Platinum diamond ring by Joshua J. with 7.38 ct oval emerald and scattered pavé emeralds, $33,795.

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