Blue Sapphire is the modern birthstone for the month of September and is also recognized by Emily Post as the traditional wedding anniversary gift ...
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Aug 2 2018
The Venus Stone
The diamond is known for its optical properties, especially brilliance. It is for this reason that diamonds are nicknamed the Venus Stone after the brightest ...
Aug 2 2018
Matters of the Heart
Jewellers sell the stuff of dreams, facilitating some of the most important moments in a person’s life. One such moment is the proposal of marriage, ...
Jul 23 2018
The Canadian Jewellers Association Centenary Celebration
On Saturday, April 27, 2018, over 280 CJA Members and Guests attended the 100th Anniversary Gala held at the internationally renowned Art Gallery of Ontario. This ...
Apr 12 2018
Two Significant Dates For CJA Members
The first is September 25, 1918.On this day the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) was born. The CJA was formed by a group ofconcerned retailers, manufacturers ...
Mar 28 2018
The Beginning of the Canadian Jewellers Association in 1918
The Canadian National Jewellers Association (CNJA), as it was first known, was established on September 25, 1918. The first official Executive Committee Meeting was held ...
Aug 2 2017
Guide to Buying an Ammolite Gemstone
What is Ammolite? The ammolite gemstone is relatively new to the gemstone industry as it was certified as an official gemstone, one of three recognized ...
Jun 16 2016
5 Minerals That Are Great For Jewelry by Jessica Kane
When jewelry is mentioned, most often we think of the typical gemstones commonly seen in stores. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and the like have been long ...