Royal Blue

Every fall we expect to see an onslaught of dark reds and warm yellows–the changing leaves are a never-ending source of inspiration, but bright cobalt? That’s a little more unexpected. This fall, Mykonos Blue is exactly the hue everyone will be wearing and we couldn’t be more thrilled about the eye-popping color’s popularity. It’s the perfect way to transition from the vibrant hues of the summer, plus it looks good on every skin tone. Whether sophisticated and structured or lively and vivid, this incredible hue has something for everyone! From clothes and shoes, to jackets and jewelry, this bold, meditative blue is fast becoming a new classic.

If you are looking for a royal blue gemstone that will complement your fall wardrobe and beyond, try something from our Kyanite collection. The name Kyanite is derived from the Greek word Kyanos, meaning blue, and the most popular varieties display the most intense cornflower blues that appear to be almost like sapphire. Unlike its sapphire counterparts, Kyanite is actually quite affordable. The featured pieces of Kyanite and White Topaz jewelry set in sterling silver give the perfect pop of rich color. Find the design that suits you from the Kyanite Gemstone collection now available at Starfire Jewelry.

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“The sky grew darker, painted blue on blue, one stroke at a time,

into deeper and deeper shades of night.”

 ~Haruki Murakami

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)

Circles

The circle is perhaps the purest, most profound and the most common symbol in existence. A circle, having no beginning or end, represents infinity, eternity, wholeness and femininity. Some meaningfully and significant symbols or objects that are circular are Stonehenge, the Wheel of Life, and a halo around the head of a saint. The circle symbol meaning is universal, sacred and divine. It represents the infinite nature of energy, and the inclusivity of the universe.

The beautiful and lively gemstone combination set in the center of the sterling silver circles are Blue Topaz, Peridot, Green Quartz and Turquoise.

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Freespirit

If you revel in all the worlds’ miraculous and unique splendors, living life to its fullest, continuing to search for the deeper meaning, experiencing all the joy that life has to offer, than most likely are a free spirit. Free spirits are inclined to explore life and taste new experiences that hold true to the deepest parts of themselves vs. being influenced by what the masses around them are doing. They are often people who think freely and have the courage to hear their own voice and follow their own integrity. They are human beings who feel unconstrained by convention; rather, the spirit of liberty is paramount to that person.

Enjoy expressing the extraordinary individual that you are with unique jewelry from Starfire, and set yourself apart from the crowd.

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"I Like to be a free spirit. Some don't like that, but that's the way I am."

~Princess Diana

Sapphire Blue

Blue is the color for calmness, relaxation and serenity. It promotes solitude, meditation and peace. Sapphire blue is rich, royal and vivid. The blue is so striking it is easy to see why it is always popular among gemstone lovers worldwide.

Until the discovery of extraordinary stones 4,500 meters up in the Padar region of Kashmir around 1880, Ceylon was the standard bearer for sapphire. For practical purposes, it still is. Kashmir's remote mountainside deposits were pretty much exhausted by 1930, leaving Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to resume playing the leading role as the world's primary supplier, both for quality and quantity, of blue sapphire.

In recent decades, however, various countries in Asia and Africa have begun to play supporting and, some would say, increasingly major roles in satisfying world demand for sapphire. Of these new sources, one in particular has caught the gem world's eye: Madagascar, an island ten times larger than Ceylon off the east coast of Africa. Indeed, many in the trade find the best of Madagascar's sapphires virtually indistinguishable from Sri Lanka's finest.

What is meant by "fine" sapphire? The subject has always sparked a lot of debate in the gem world. True, experts unanimously agree that nothing tops the rich velvety blue of Kashmir stones for color. But with mining long halted in Kashmir, what is the best color coming from active localities? Some connoisseurs prefer the deep, dense royal blue of stones from Burma's famous Mogok stone tract. Others lean toward the vibrant, very transparent colors of Sri Lankan and Madagascar stones.

As you can see, there is broad diversity of opinion regarding fine sapphire. Nevertheless, connoisseurs generally want transparent stones with vivid open color.

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i thank You God for most this amazing
day:for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes

(i who have died am alive again today,
and this is the sun’s birthday;this is the birth
day of life and love and wings:and of the gay
great happening illimitably earth)

how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any–lifted from the no
of all nothing–human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?

(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)

by e.e. cummings

Blissful Blue

It is easy to look beautiful in blue! The gemstone blue topaz is a vibrant color that always seems to be in style. It's bright and cheerful. Slipping one of these gorgeous rings on to your hand is sure to make your spirits soar.

Create your own little paradise by wearing your new blue jewels out for a night on the town while sipping a frosty blue Hawaiian. (recipe below)

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Blue Hawaiian

Ingredients

1 oz Malibu rum

1 oz blue curaçao

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz cream of coconut

Blend with 1 cup of ice at high speed until smooth and pour into a glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. Enjoy!

Aquamarine Dreams

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The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious.  And why shouldn't it be? - it is the same the angels breathe.  ~Mark Twain

Heavenly

The soft blue sky envelops us, taking us on a journey that starts at the cool aqua dawn and ends at the edge of a calm, golden lit horizon. As children lay in grassy fields imagining cloud sailboats floating through the sky, young lovers watch sun rays pour out of a cloud covered sky atop a picnic blanket in the county.

Larimar or blue pectolite's beautiful blue color is often considered to embody the beautiful blue colors of the sky and sea. It is an extremely rare gemstone found only in one location: a mountainous, relatively inaccessible area in the province of Barahona in the Dominican Republic. Also called the Atlantis Stone, Larimar, has been linked to the lost continent of Atlantis and been claimed by metaphysical experts to be one of the best healing stones. 

Colored, like turquoise (for which it is often mistaken) by copper, the stone has a magnificently speckled, sometimes web-like blue and white appearance that makes it seem as if a piece of sky fell to earth and was set in jewelry. This vista-like, scenic quality is quite unique making it a delightful and attractive stone for jewelry.

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“There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire,

 which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity,

but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.”

~Washington Irving

Cotton Candy

Everyone has a joyful childhood memory of devouring a big fluffy bag of freshly spun cotton candy at the fair. As the sugary wisps dissolve, these puffs of sweetness bring a smile to everyone’s face. So, why not enjoy the sheer bliss of cotton candy as an adult? With a bit of a twist, you can! Awaken your inner child by treating yourself with pretty Pink and Blue Gems from Starfire Jewelry, make some Cotton Candy Cosmos (recipe below), grab some friends, some tickets for the Ferris wheel and start making some happy memories!

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Cotton Candy Cosmo

Makes 1

* A nice size handful of Cotton Candy (sold year round at stores like walmart) 
* 1 1/2 oz Pinnacle Cotton Candy Vodka 
* 1/2 oz  X Rated Fusion Liquor 
* 1 oz  Cranberry Juice (100% pure)
* Martini Shaker 
* Martini Glass 
* Sugar for rimming the glass.
* Ice

TIP: This is a strong drink, add more cranberry to dilute, the flavor will still be a carnival ride for your taste buds. 

In a martini shaker add ice, cotton candy vodka, X Rated, and cranberry juice. Shake until well mixed and chilled. Rim your martini glass in sugar. Take a heaping handful of cotton candy and place in your martini glass and slowly pour the contents of the shaker directly over the cotton candy. Watch the cotton candy just disappear and crystallize at the bottom of the martini glass.  Enjoy!

Let Freedom Ring

Celebrate your freedom in style. Stack rings with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds to display your admiration for America. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

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