March Birthstone Spotlight

MARCH'S BIRTHSTONE IS AQUAMARINE!

Lore has long associated aquamarine with Neptune and the sea. Believed to have originated as a gift from the God of the Sea to the mermaids, ancient sailors first started wearing the stone as a form of protection and a blessing of good fortune. 

Over the years, its symbolism has grown to include love, affection and fidelity - making it an appropriate stone for weddings. It is the traditional gem celebrating the 19th wedding anniversary. 

Aquamarine is primarily found in Brazil, Nigeria and Zambia. Its color should be a cool sea blue (not too light, not too green) and it works well as a larger oval or rectangular gem. Most aquamarines are heated to enhance their color. Like its cousin the emerald, aquamarine can easily be an heirloom gem with the proper care. Protect it from sharp blows and scratches; be sure to remove your aquamarine jewelry before engaging in housework, gardening, or sports.

 Stop in to see our selection of aquamarine jewelry!

Ultimate Proposal Contest - fabulous prizes!!!

DO YOU HAVE THE
ULTIMATE PROPOSAL STORY?

Win a Sandals Resorts Luxury Includedâ Vacation & Platinum Jewelry!

Enter your engagement story, along with a photo or video, for the chance to win a grand prize package that includes:

·        A 5-day/4-night Luxury Includedâ Vacation at any Sandals Resorts Location

·        A Platinum and Diamond Pendant

Entries will be accepted from February 21 through April 10, 2012 at 12pm EDT.

Enter your engagement story NOW at http://www.jic.org/

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The “Ultimate Proposal Contest” begins on 2/21/12 at 12pm EST and the Entry Period ends on 4/10/12 at 12pm EDT. Contest is open to individuals who are legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., age 18 or older as of 2/21/12. Air travel to the Sandals Resorts location not included. To enter and view the complete Official Rules which govern the Con­test, visit www.JIC.org/Contest. Sponsor: Jewelers of America, Inc. Void where prohibited.

February Birthstone Spotlight

FEBRUARY'S BIRTHSTONE IS AMETHYST.

A purple quartz crystal steeped in ancient lore, mysticism and age-old magic, amethyst is said to bring good luck and radiate love.

Prized by ancient royalty for its regal color, legend has it that the amethyst originated from Bacchus, the god of wine.

Purple reminds us of passion and hope; besides being February’s birthstone, Amethyst makes an appropriate traditional gift for the Sixth Wedding Anniversary.

Known for its durability, amethyst can be worn everyday. However, care should be taken to remove the piece before any activities that might cause scratches, such as gardening or carpentry. When properly cared for, your amethyst jewelry can be passed down for generations.

Stop by to see our collection of

Fine Amethyst Jewelry.

January Birthstone Spotlight

JANUARY'S BIRTHSTONE IS GARNET

Derived from the Latin word “granatus," or “seed-like,” garnet crystals were so named because of their similarity in color and shape to pomegranate seeds. They are found in all colors except blue, with green garnets known as Tsavorite.

Besides being used as a birthstone, garnets are traditionally given as a Second Wedding Anniversary gift. Garnets have a history rich with lore. Ancient Egyptians used these gems to aid in the treatment of snake bites and food poisoning. Other beliefs about this stone were that garnets kept travelers healthy

and protected, and they warded against nightmares.

Take care to protect your garnets from extreme temperature changes, scratches, and hard blows. To clean, bring your garnet jewelry to us! We'll check your prongs and clean your piece as a complimentary service.

Wishing for a Christmas miracle!

Everyone knows the Colts have had a poor season so far, but we're still wishing for a win today! We've got some great gifts for your favorite die-hard Colts fan, both ladies and gents. We'll have the Colts/Titans game on today, so stop by for a little Christmas shopping and stay updated on the score. Hopefully there will be cause for celebration...

About Le Vian Jewelry

In our last post, we featured a striking piece created by Le Vian. In this post, we'll share a little more about that line of jewelry.

Although new to McGee & Co., Le Vian has been making jewelry for the past 500 years. This designer line is worn by countless celebrities on and off the Red Carpet, and now these artistic masterpieces can adorn you, too!

From their patented gold colors to unique styles and combinations of colored gemstones and diamonds, no other ring is like a Le Vian collector's piece. Whether you choose Raspberry Rhodolite or Chocolate Diamonds, this sweet treat will be treasured forever - thanks to Le Vian's lifetime warranty.

Explore the lore, then come sink your teeth into these delicious works of art.

Here are a couple more Le Vian rings.

Come in and try on this tempting line of designer jewelry today!

-- Adam McGee

Le Vian has arrived!!!

We are thrilled to announce that we now carry the Le Vian line of jewelry! This company does GORGEOUS work with chocolate diamonds. Come by to see this amazing selection of fashion jewelry.

These beautiful goodies have arrived just in time to layaway for the holidays!