DeScenza Diamonds
DeScenza Diamonds is Boston’s premier diamond source for high quality loose diamonds, diamond engagement rings, diamond wedding bands, diamond earrings and diamond necklaces. Our graduate gemologists are ready to help you in any of our 4 locations in Boston, Framingham, Hingham and Peabody. DeScenza carries designer bridal lines from Sasha Primak, Scott Kay, Jeff Cooper, Art Carved and Lieberfarb as well as diamond jewelry from Sasha Primak, Roberto Coin, Fope and Caressa.
Although most watch companies do not allow on line watch sales, DeScenza Diamonds carries watches from Baume & Mercier, Ebel, Raymond Weil, Movado, Seiko and Swiss Army. DeScenza also has a wide selection of giftware from Herend, Waterford, Baccarat, Swarovski, Orrefors, Mariposa and Simon Pearce. Additionally, we offer watch repair, jewelry repair, appraisal services, complimentary gift wrap, and shipping throughout the continental United States.
Our web site includes a wide product range for purchase on line, but to experience our full collection of diamonds, diamond jewelry, watches and giftware please visit Boston, Framingham, Hingham or Peabody and delight in the personal shopping experience that four generations of customers have come to rely on…My diamond source? DeScenza of course!
Birthstone of The Month: October - Opal or Tourmaline
Opal is the October birthstone as well as the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 14th year of marriage.
The well-known Roman naturalist Pliny described opal as "made up of the glories of the most precious gems... the gentler fire of the ruby, the rich purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald, glittering together..."White opal has a white or light body color with flashes of many colors. Black opal has a black, dark blue, dark green or gray body color with vivid flashes of color such as red, pink and bright green.
Opal has symbolized hope, innocence and purity through the ages. In the Middle Ages, young, fair-haired girls wore opals in their hair to protect its lovely blond color. Medieval writers believed opal could render its wearer invisible when the need arose. It was also said to have a beneficial effect on eyesight. It was thought to banish evil spirits and favor children, the theater, amusements, friendships and feelings.
Care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals, and extreme temperature changes. To maintain the brilliance of opal, it should be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a home ultrasonic machine or jewelry cleaner.
Opal sources are Australia, Mexico and the U.S.
Pink Tourmaline is also used as a birthstone for October and spans the spectrum from red to violet. It also occurs in color combinations in one stone which accounts for its popularity. It is not as fragile as opal and is sometimes selected by those who prefer faceted stones.
- Jewelers of America (jewelers.org)
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