Style trends are pointing to more natural materials, specifically wood for making earrings, bangle bracelets and necklaces. An article by JCK’s Jewelry Fashion File titled, “Nothing to Knock: Jewelry Highlighting the Beauty of Wood” points out several high fashion magazines to include wood jewelry as the perfect pairings to winter inspired outfits (some argue wood is only appropriate for summer attire but the pairings we saw at JCK were to be admired). “Artisans who work with wood speak of finding the singular beauty in every piece from which they craft their…

Garnet is the gemstone of eternal friendship that is well known for its durable exterior and brilliant color. Mention of garnet dates back to 3200 BC as the gemstone was said to be found on an Egyptian Diadem, which was, “made up of beads and chips of garnet, turquoise and malachite as well as sections of very small gold beads, which was found in the Naqada II grave of a woman at Abydos; it was used to hold a piece of veil-like cloth over the face of the deceased”…

The Utah State Official Gemstone is Resistant to Scratching & Stunningly Beautiful! Topaz is the official birthstone for the month of November and is known for its breath taking color and strong wear-ability. Topaz is accompanied by rich folklore; according to utah.gov, the ancient Greeks believed the wearer of topaz could become invisible when in danger. Topaz’s color, although naturally close to clear, can be enhanced by heat, which accounts for pink, yellow, and orange. Other treatments such as radiation can account for blue topaz, which has become a more…

Watch Cleaning Made Safe & Simple with Blitz Watch Care Kit Watches are fashionable and at times expensive additions to many jewelry collections. Blitz Inc. knows that people don’t just buy watches. Long thought processes play out when trying to decide on the style and color and many people have watches that are passed on from generation to generation. It was the passion of our customers that inspired Blitz to make an all inclusive kit; Blitz Watch Care Kit, to clean and care for various types of watches (including but…

The Gorgeous October Birthstone Requires Special Care October’s birthstone, Opal is known for its magnificent color as well as its extreme fragility. Opal is a gorgeous compliment to any piece of jewelry and knowing how to properly care for it will not only protect its beauty but will prolong its life. Tips to Care for Opal – Very Important Opal is highly susceptible to dehydration. If you live in an area with dry climate, your opal is at greater risk of being stripped of its necessary water. Try storing your opal in…

How to Clean Jade Jewelry Using Foamz™ Jewelry Cleaner & Microfiber Cloth Jade is a mixture of nephrite and jadeite and the green color we have all come to love is a result of a higher content of iron in the jadeite. The surface, which is very hard, makes it an ideal material for jewelry, not to mention the relatively low cost. Jade has been a Chinese cultural symbol for thousands of years and was even referred to as, “The Royal Gem” (ICGA “The Myth of Jade”). Real jade does not…

How to Clean & Care for Silver Jewelry & Flatware With the extremely high price of gold, many people are turning to silver as a beautiful and affordable alternative metal for jewelry.  Silver care is tricky and your jewelry can easily tarnish without the proper care.  Our number one priority at Blitz is to keep your silver jewelry & flatware shimmering like new.  Follow these simple tips to keep your silver looking brand new all day, every day. Tip #1 Storing silver or sterling silver in the open air and humidity for…

How to Care for Your Priceless Natural & Cultured Pearls: Table of Contents: How to properly store pearls The best liquid cleaner to use; Homemade or professional? Daily practices – Tips to prolong the life of your pearls If you are the owner of a set of magnificent natural pearls, there are a few things you need to know before cleaning.  Natural pearls are highly delicate and require special care when cleaning and storing them.  Every tip listed below can be applied when caring for cultured pearls as well.  Cultured pearls like natural are…

Cleaning Pewter Pewter is a silvery-grey metal alloy consisting mostly of tin with traces of antimony and copper.  The constituents vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and virtually all modern pewter is lead-free.  (If you have an antique, you can have a specialist test it.) Cups, mugs, jewelry, pendants, ornaments, and replicas are made of pewter. Helpful Hints: If you use pewter cups and mugs, citrus drinks, colas, salad dressings, and other drink and food can cause pitting and stains.  Once this happens, it is difficult – and may be impossible – to remove…