Birthstones

Congratulations to Brent! The winner of diViene’s Valentine’s Proposal contest! We loved the creativity in the proposal and that he was able to record the whole thing, what a great story!

His entry:

On January 12th of this year I proposed to my fiance Christie.
Christie has been wanting a cat ever since we started dating several years ago. Never having pets I was hesitant but finally decided I was ready (without telling her) and that I’d surprise her with a kitten and a Diviene ring at the same time. The day before I proposed, I spent the day driving through Nashville visiting all the cat shelters until I found the perfect cat that I knew she’d love. The morning of the proposal I had her brother show up at the pet store early that morning and place the ring on the cats collar. Christie was thinking I was beginning to warm up to the idea of getting a cat so we decided to spend the day shopping around for one. The second store we visited just happened to have a cat with the ring around its collar and I proposed right there in front of our new kitten. I also had a videographer in disguise who recorded the whole thing on video. I think the video tells the story well. Check it out:

And here’s a photo

Thanks to all of our entrants and best wishes to all!

2013 is upon us and that means a fresh new start for many. That’s why we love that Garnet gemstones are January’s birthstone. This bold and beautiful gem is perfect to jumpstart your New Year!

Garnet birthstones are long considered to be the stone of passion and courage. If you have life goals you’ve always wanted to reach, why not put all of your efforts into it? With the New Year, it’s finally time to put your hopes and dreams into action. Plan that trip you’ve always wanted to take. Learn that new skill you know can do. Or finally take things into your own hands and make it finally happen, whatever it is.

Garnet birthstones are also a symbolization of long lasting friendships and trust. Maybe in the past years you’ve grown apart from lifelong friends. For whatever reason, lack of time or just plain pettiness, use this time to start fresh again and rekindle a relationship with a long lost friend.

Now’s the time to make your plans for the New Year and find the courage in yourself to get passionate about something you love.

Here is some of our favorite Garnet birthstone jewelry that empowers us each day.

14K Yellow Gold Oval Garnet Ring with Diamond & Open-Side Detail

14K Yellow Gold The Key To My Heart Garnet Gemstone Pendant

14K White Gold Garnet Rain Drop and Diamond Earrings

Capture the sea with aquamarine!

Aquamarine gemstone jewelry can make you feel a call to the sea… this gorgeous March birthstone is perfect for so many outfits, moods, and occasions. The aquamarine’s color is akin to that of seawater—so it’s perfect for both March babies and beach lovers! Here at diViene, we have a variety of aquamarine jewelry that’s sure to perfectly fit into your wardrobe. After all, aquamarine makes wonderful jewelry. Aquamarine can be paired with other gemstones like diamonds, emeralds, garnets, and so much more. On top of that, aquamarine jewelry with a large center stone is truly striking. Aquamarine gemstone jewelry is suitable for daily wear, as the gemstone is hard enough to prevent most scratching.

Here are some fun facts about aquamarine and gemstone jewelry:

• It is believed that aquamarine can rekindle the love in a marriage. It’s also thought to bring joy and wealth to the wearer.
• Aquamarine jewelry is also said to help overcome depression, grief, and some phobias.
• Aquamarine is from the mineral family beryl, which makes it a sister to the emerald.
• The largest known aquamarine was found in Brazil in 1920. It was 19 inches long, 16 inches wide, and it weighed 243 pounds!
• Aquamarine is the official stone of the state of Colorado.

Be sure to check out the great selection of aquamarine gemstone jewelry here at diViene. This beautiful sea-worthy gemstone is sure to be the perfect addition to your jewelry collection.

Sport some luck of the Irish!

St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us! Ireland is often called “The Emerald Isle,” and that’s why so many people like to sport their emerald gemstone jewelry on March 17^th. How did Ireland get that nickname? Well, if you’ve ever flown into Ireland, you’ll see a sparkling green landscape out your window that stretches virtually as far as the eye can see. Ireland’s climate provides an abundance of rain, sunshine, and rainbows—and all of that contributes to the lush green landscape of the Emerald Isle. We’re sure you’ll love some of our “lucky” St. Patrick’s Day pieces.

It’s been said that St. Patrick used the three leaves of the shamrock to illustrate the Catholic belief in the Holy Trinity. Green shamrocks are abundant in Ireland. In fact, green shamrocks are customary gifts from Ireland to the United States on St. Patrick’s Day. We love the lustrous green of these sweet little plants, and that’s why they remind us of the emerald gemstone.

It’s the perfect time to shop for emerald gemstones here at diViene. Get yourself in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit by choosing some emerald gemstone jewelry to add to your collection. In addition to being the color of St. Patrick’s Day, emerald is May’s birthstone—so there’s never been a better time to choose your emerald birthstone jewelry from diViene!

This rich gemstone is the perfect accent!

February is just around the corner! We’ve already been thinking about Valentine’s Day and ways to celebrate with the one you love. But there’s a whole other part to February that we haven’t even talked about yet. The birthstone for February is amethyst, and amethyst gemstone jewelry is among the most beautiful accessories you could ever hope to have. The color of this gemstone is unique, extravagant, and truly striking. When you wear amethyst gemstone jewelry—whether it’s your birthstone or not—you’re truly making a statement.

Amethyst is a type of quartz, and it’s the ideal gem for virtually all types of jewelry. The gem got its name from the Greek word “amethystos,” which means “not intoxicated.” The belief was that Dionysus, god of wine, created this gemstone himself by pouring wine over white stone. The story goes… he was pursuing a maiden named Amethystos, and she refused his affections. She prayed to the goddess Artemis, and was transformed into a white stone—which Dionysus then poured wine over as an offering. In Ancient Greece, goblets were often carved from amethyst.

European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle. This is because amethyst is believed to keep people cool-headed.

Why do you love amethyst jewelry? Is it the attractive purple color? Is it your birthstone? Or do you love the history behind it? Whatever your reasoning is, you’re sure to love the amethyst gemstone jewelry here at diViene. Do you have a story about amethyst? Feel free to share!

Forever in your heart

Valentine’s Day is all about showing the people you love how much you care for them. What better way is there to express love to a woman than with jewelry? At diViene, we have heart gemstone rings for every woman in your life.

Your girlfriend deserves something special this Valentine’s Day. Forget chocolate and flowers – give her something that will last forever like a beautiful heart shaped ring. Stun her with one of our twisted sterling silver stackable rings with a lovely black onyx gemstone, take her breathe away with a white gold engagement ring decorated with heart shaped diamonds, or promise your love forever with a heart shaped promise ring.

She took care of you all your life, and now it’s time to say “thank you” with a heart shaped mom ring from diViene. Available in yellow gold or white gold, these gorgeous diamond rings say “MOM” with a heart shaped O. In addition to our For Mom rings, we also have heart shaped rings with a pretty flower in the center of the heart. Choose from a coral flower, lapis flower, turquoise flower, a pink mother of pearl flower, and a white mother of pearl flower.

You can even give one of these heart gemstone rings to a sister, aunt, grandmother or a friend. Don’t drag your feet, were having a sweet Valentine’s Day sale on our entire collection of heart rings! For a limited time you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use the code “HEART” at checkout. Make this Valentine’s Day a special one with heart shaped rings from diViene.

2013 is upon us and that means a fresh new start for many. That’s why we love that Garnet gemstones are January’s birthstone. This bold and beautiful gem is perfect to jumpstart your new year!

Garnet birthstones are long considered to be the stone of passion and courage. If you have life goals you’ve always wanted to reach, why not put all of your efforts into it? With the new year, it’s finally time to put your hopes and dreams into action. Plan that trip you’ve always wanted to take. Learn that new skill you know can do. Or finally take things into your own hands and make it finally happen, whatever it is.

Garnet birthstones are also a symbolization of long lasting friendships and trust. Maybe in the past years you’ve grown apart from lifelong friends. For whatever reason, lack of time or just plain pettiness, use this time to start fresh again and rekindle a relationship with a long lost friend.

Now’s the time to make your plans for the new year and find the courage in yourself to get passionate about something you love.

Here are two of our favorite Garnet birthstone jewelry that empowers us each day.

Stay sparkling all year long!

Garnet is one of the most beautiful gemstones we have here at diViene. If you’ve got a January birthday, odds are you have a nice collection of garnet gemstone jewelry. Whether you’re caring for garnet rings, garnet earrings, or a garnet necklace, there are some things you need to do to keep your garnet jewelry looking as fresh as the day you got it. It takes time to choose the perfect piece of garnet jewelry, so you want to make sure that you’re taking proper care of it. Rest assured, everyone here at diViene knows how to care for jewelry—and we’re passing some of our garnet jewelry care tips along to you. You’ll love the bright, clean shine these cleaning tips will give your gemstone jewelry.

• Polish your garnet gemstone jewelry with a clean, dry cloth. When you do this, make sure that you use a soft cloth—not something that has a texture that could scratch your gemstone. Polish the garnet gemstones thoroughly to make them bright and shiny. Don’t be afraid to rub firmly to remove dust, dirt, and grime that can accumulate over time.
• Make a mild soap and water solution. Mix about half a cup of water with two drops of soap and stir. This is the best way to clean your garnet gemstone jewelry.
• Here at diViene, we offer a variety of settings for our garnet jewelry. Clean the setting with a soft toothbrush. Garnets shouldn’t be cleaned with water on a regular basis, so you shouldn’t do this every time you clean your garnet jewelry. But if you don’t occasionally clean the setting, it could detract from the beauty of the gorgeous garnet gemstone. You want to ensure that everything is radiant. So moisten the bristles of the toothbrush and clean out from under the stone if it’s in a raised setting. Otherwise, scrub the portions of the setting that aren’t in direct contact with the stone itself.
• Once you’re finished with that, rinse your garnet gemstone jewelry with a damp cloth. Be sure to remove all soap residue!
• Dry the gemstone jewelry thoroughly. Use a clean, dry cloth to do this. Drying the jewelry can prevent streaking and spotting. Let the jewelry air dry once you’ve removed as much moisture as possible.

If you follow these steps, you’ll have gorgeous garnet jewelry for the rest of January—and all year long! If you’re looking for some new garnet gemstone jewelry to add to your collection, browse through the selection right here at diViene.

Make it any way you like!

With the Thanksgiving holiday here, we’re really starting to get into the holiday shopping season. What are you going to get for the special lady on your list? We realize that there are no rules, laws, or regulations when it comes to choosing the perfect gift—but it’s important that you choose gifts that are appropriate for the person. That’s why we have a selection of personalized birthstone jewelry here at diViene. Gift giving is like an art, and we can help you make a great impression. Giving someone a personalized piece of jewelry shows that you care, are passionate, and actually put some effort into the occasion.

When you give someone personalized birthstone jewelry for the holidays, it’s something that they’ll remember for a lifetime. Something that’s unique sticks out from the crowd. Choosing personalized jewelry from diViene allows you to highlight both the recipient and the gift in a truly positive and radiant light.

Take the time to look through our selection of gorgeous personalized birthstone jewelry. You can select birthstone rings and birthstone pendants—all with a unique combination of gemstones! Tell us what you want, and we’ll help you create the perfect personalized gift for that special someone this holiday season.