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Diamonds – The Birthstone for April

Diamonds are not only a girl’s best friend it is the April Birthstone. You can see all sizes and cuts of diamonds at John Wallick Jewelers in Sun City Arizona near Glendale and Phoenix, AZ. A good cut enables a diamond to make the best use of light. A fully cut diamond has 58 facets, which are small, flat, polished surfaces cut into a diamond.

St. Patrick’s Day Sale

Sales and gifts for St. Patrick’s Day in Phoenix: See our St. Patrick’s Day specials in Sun City, AZ at John Wallick Jewelers. Savings on all green jewelry and emeralds. Celebrate St. Patricks Day

Aquamarines – The Birthstone for March

Aquamarine comes from the Beryl family of gem species. Its cousins are the Emerald and the Morganite. Aquamarine is a relatively hard stone that has a Mohr’s Hardness of 7.5-8 and it is a gem that is able to be worn every day and can be easily worn in rings, pendants and earrings. Aquamarine major mine sources are located in Afghanistan, Africa, China, India, Pakistan, Russia, and South America.

Valentine’s Day Sales

Valentine’s Day is around the corner in Sun City, Arizona. The end of January means “Love is in the Air” for all of us and when “Seeing Red” is a good thing. We have great gifts for your Valentine at John Wallick Jewelers.

Amethysts – The Birthstone for February

The amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, commonly ranging from a pink hue to a deep purple but there are red and blue varieties as well. It gets its color from both irradiation and iron impurities. The amethyst is known as the “sobriety stone”. The name amethyst is derived from the ancient Greek word “a methustos” which translates in English to “not intoxicated” or “not drunken”. It was believed that the amethyst stone could protect its bearer from drunkenness and intoxication.