Mermaid Treasure

According to legend, aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as 'the sailors' lucky stone'. Aquamarine derives its name from the Latin term for seawater and has a long tradition of being a stone for those who spend much of their time at sea. The Greeks and the Romans knew aquamarine as the sailor's gem too, ensuring the safe and prosperous passage across many stormy seas. Legend has it that aquamarines were the prized possessions of many mermaids and would thus protect sailors from the dangers of sea, including warding off sea-sickness.

Aquamarine is a blue to green-blue variety of precious beryl. The beryl group of minerals is most famous for chromium-rich, green emerald, which happens to be one of the 'Precious Four' gems of the world (diamond, sapphire and ruby are the remaining three). Like sea water, aquamarine reflects shades of light blue, dark blue, blue-green and green-blue color. The more saturated the color, the higher the value, although almost all aquamarine is typically a lighter blue tone. They are exceptionally hard and have a vitreous, glass-like luster.

Aquamarine is a beautiful gem that complements almost any skin or eye color, which makes it an all-time favorite for women the world over. Stop in to Starfire Jewelry and discover an enchanting aquamarine mermaid treasure for yourself.

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"Darwin may have been quite correct in his theory that man descended from the apes of the forest, but surely woman rose from the frothy sea, as resplendent as Aphrodite on her scalloped chariot."
~Margot Datz (A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids)

Sangria Sunset

After a hard day’s work, who wouldn’t enjoy sipping freshly made refreshments and watching the sun sink below the horizon? Our Sangria Sunset Collection has been created to be reminiscent of warm weather, colorful cocktails and sunshine glistening on water.

Pretty and contemporary trillion shape gems give this design a versatile style that can go easily from the beach to the boardroom. The reflective guava pink quartz stones, encased in sterling silver, sparkle with checkerboard cut facets.  Dazzle everyone by wearing a piece from our stunning Sangria Sunset Collection.

 

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At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment.

We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun.

 

 

 

Traditional Sangria Recipe

Ingredients

2 bottles chilled dry red wine, like Rioja

1 cup brandy

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar

2 oranges, cut into thin rounds

2 Meyer lemons, cut into thin rounds

3 Key limes, cut into thin rounds

2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks

2 cups cold club soda

Directions

In a large pot or bowl, combine the wine, brandy, orange juice and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the orange, lemon, and lime slices, the apples and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and add the soda. Serve in glasses over ice and enjoy!