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PSL's, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, cozy sweaters, vibrant colors on the trees; Autumn is in full swing, and at Stall & Kessler's that means it's time for our Annual Ladies Event! We're celebrating the ladies all month long for the whole month of October.

A deep, rich blue, Sapphire is perhaps one of the best known gemstones. While the vibrant blue hue is usually the first image that comes to mind when one thinks of Sapphire, it may come as a surprise to learn that Sapphire actually come in vast variety of colors.

Happy Friday, friends! This week, I’m excited to tell you all about the trip Karianna and I (Brianna) took last weekend. Kris sent the two of us to represent Stall & Kessler’s at the Independent Jeweler Organization’s summer jewelry show in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pronounced “pear-uh-dough”, August's birthstone is one of the more polarizing of the twelve. People usually either love it or don't care for it's unique yellow green or green yellow color. It comes in a variety of shades, some lighter, darker, or brown, in hue. If you're someone who loves it, it may make you think of fresh spring/summer grass.

At Stall & Kessler’s, we’re passionate about educating everyone who shops with us. To that end, we want to take time today to outline some of these “diamond alternatives” in the hopes that it will help each person make an informed decision when it comes to the purchase of an engagement ring. As you read more about these gemstones, we want you to keep in mind that all of these are offered at Stall & Kessler’s upon request. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve anyone and everyone, and we will always do our best to accommodate any budget and desire.

This summer newsletter is designed to be a catch all of information we think you'll want to know about Stall & Kessler's. We're sharing new details about our updated custom design process, welcoming a new craftsman apprentice, upcoming staff travels, events you can look forward to in the coming months, and trending jewelry favorites available for purchase. We hope you enjoy!

Wedding season is upon us here at Stall & Kessler’s, and we’re enjoying all of your wedding and/or wedding planning stories. We thought this would be an appropriate month to talk about the lesser-asked about rings when it comes to a wedding … gents bands. We hope this blog post is helpful as you consider what style of band will fit your lifestyle and preferences best!

The vivid pink/red of Ruby has been cherished for hundreds of years, today demanding one of the highest prices per carat of any other gemstones. The color red (as all my fellow Taylor Swift fans know well) symbolizes intense emotions and passion, making Ruby an romantic gift for someone wanting to express their love to another.

Brianna has been one of our extremely valued part time sales associates since she joined the Stall & Kessler's team 4 years ago. Her warmth, positivity, and organizational giftedness make her a joy to work with, both as her co-workers and as a customer alike. She has kindly taken some time to answer a few questions, please enjoy!

Now that we’ve shared all about the varieties and colors of pearls, we’re going to take a step back and dive into how exactly pearls are formed. As you’ll soon learn, pearls CAN be found naturally, however that is now considered incredibly rare. Most natural pearl jewelry on the market today are antique as modern-day jewelry is almost always made with cultured pearls.  We hope you enjoy learning all about the anatomy of oysters, how pearls are formed, and the differences between real and imitation pearls.

So, you're thinking about proposing. Congratulations! We understand that it can feel overwhelming, especially if you've never walked through the process of buying an engagement ring before. At Stall & Kessler's, our goal is to make this exciting adventure as seamless as possible. This week on the blog, we're walking you through some things you'll want to consider as you prepare to shop for an engagement ring.

It should be noted that Pearl is actually the most common gemstone associated with birthdays in June, however we’ve already scheduled several blog posts to help you learn more about them. For this reason, we’re choosing to focus on the lesser-known gemstone, Alexandrite, in this week’s blog post. Without further ado, let’s dive in!