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Amy
& Andy
Our Birthstone Collections
Registered Trademarks
After
many years of designing, we have created the largest and best birthstone
line anywhere. Over 100 styles to choose from. All birthstone styles
are manufactured right here in our own factory.
AMY'S COLLECTION TM
Amy's collection is a registered trademark of Southern Designs.
Named after our daughter, this is a collection of young girl's birthstone
jewelry. Pendants, earrings and rings are available in genuine and synthetic
stones.
ANDY'S
COLLECTION TM
Andy's collection is a registered trademark of Southern Designs.
Named after our son, this is a collection of gent's birthstone jewelry.
BIRTHSTONE
ELEGANCE TM
Birthstone Elegance is a registered trademark of Southern
Designs. This is a large collection of ladie's birthstone jewelry, rings,
pendants and earrings.
Dia' Monet TM
Dia' Monet is our newest trademarked birthstone collection. This is
a very high quality simulated stone mounted in 10kt. gold. This stone
has
a hardness of 8.5. It can also withstand temperatures up to 1200 degrees
and is faceted on a diamond wheel just like a genuine diamond. This
gives the stone a truly, diamond - like appearance. The side stones
are high quality simulated birthstones. Unlike traditional birthstone
styles , we put the
birthstones on the side and Dia' Monet in the center giving the ring
the look of an expensive diamond ring.
From Raw Gold To Finished Products
From Raw gold to finished products, our birthstones are
made in our family-run jewelry factory. The method we use is called
Lost Wax Casting which goes back thousands of years. We begin the process
by making a wax mold for each ring. The wax is placed into a flask and
then into an oven and burned out at 1300 degrees. The wax melts away
leaving a cavity which we then pour gold into. After a variety of grinding
and sanding steps, the ring is now ready for stone setting. This is
where the ring really comes to life. The stones are handset and then
we polish the ring to a fine finish and another Amy & Andy creation
is born.
About Our
Birthstones
This category is a collection
of birthstone jewelry from our trademarked collections Amy's
Collection, Andy's Collection and Birthstone Elegance. Many designs
are our own copyrighted designs. The gold is 10kt. And 14kt. with Created
Gemstones, soude', corrundum and genuine stones.
Created
Gemstones
Item
numbers beginning with SB means Created Gemstones:
These are Created
Gemstones soude' and corrundum stones.
Created gemstones have been around for many years,but advances in technology
has improved colored gemstones so that they are actually sometimes more
durable and less expensive than its genuine Look-alike. Our created
gemstones are the best that the market has to offer. Most genuine stones-
except a diamond- are soft and vunerable to heat.
Genuine
Birthstones
Item numbers beginning with GB means Genuine Birthstone:
January - Genuine Garnet
February - Genuine Amethyst
March - Genuine Blue Topaz / Aquamarine
April - Genuine White Zircon / White Topaz / Diamond
May - Genuine Green Onyx / Emerald
June - Genuine Smoky Quartz / Pearl
July - Genuine Ruby
August - Genuine Peridot
September - Sapphire
October - Genuine Opal / Tourmaline
November - Genuine Citrine
December,Genuine Swiss Blue Topaz / Blue Topaz / Blue Zircon
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Information About Our Products:
Our Symbols:
GB - Genuine Birthstone - All Months
SB - Created Or Synthetic Birthstone - All Months
Side Stones Are Either Swarogem Which Is A Nice Clear Stone With
A Hardness Of 9 (A Diamond Is 10)
About The Genuine Birthstones (See Guide Below For The Stone
We Use For Your Month)
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January
Genuine
Stones: Garnet
The
vibrant color red is used for the birthstone of January. Garnet
is the genuine stone we for this month. Over the years this lovely
gem has symbolized such things as faith, truth, grace and fidelity.
There are five kinds of genuine garnets available, varying from
a raspberry red to a brown red. Garnets are durable and brilliant
and will give years of pleasure. Garnets are found in the U.S.,
Africa, Sri Lanka, India and Brazil. |
February
Genuine
Stones: Amethyst
The
rich purple color is used for the birthstone of February. Amethyst,
a variety of quartz, is the genuine stone. When transparent and
of good color, it is valued as a semiprecious gem. The ancient Greeks
believed this stone protected them against drunkenness and passion.
It is said to be symbols of peace, protection and tranquillity. |
March
Genuine
Stones: Aquamarine / Blue Topaz
"We
Use Both Of These Stones Depending On The Style"
A
sky blue color represents the month of March. The genuine stone,
used for this month are blue topaz and aquamarine. Aquamarine gets
its name from two Latin words that mean "sea" of "water. This lovely
blue gem has been popular since 400 B.C . Ancient Greeks believed
aquamarine held the essence & spirit of sea. Blue topaz has been
called the "Stone of Strength". During medical times topaz was thought
to heal both physical and mental disorders and prevent death. There
are four kinds of blue topaz available. |
April
Genuine
Stones: Diamond / White Topaz / White Zircon
"We
Use White Topaz In This Month"
White
is the color used for the month of April. The diamond is the traditional
stone. White Zircon is another stone used to represent April. The
name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamas" meaning unconquerable.
Diamonds have been the traditional symbol of love since ancient
Greece. Diamond, one of the worlds most important mineral resources,
is pure, natural carbon. It is harder than any other natural or
artificial substance known. The cubic zurconia is a laboratory grown
stone that looks like the diamond. We use the highest quality of
CZ's available in the jewelry market. |
May
Genuine
Stones: Emerald / Green Quartz
"We
Use Both Of These Stones Depending On The Style"
The
color used to represent May is a pure grass green. Emerald a green
variety of beryl, is
the genuine stone. Emerald has been treasured since 4000
BC According to legend, the wearing of emerald soothes the eyes,
cures low I. Q. and infertility. Emeralds are found mainly in Colombia,
Brazil, Zambia and Zimbabwe. |
June
Genuine
Stones: Alexandrite / Pearl / Rhodalite / Smokey Quartz "We
Use Pearl & Smokey Quartz Depending On The Style"
June
color is a variegated purple-green red color. The traditional gemstones
used for June are alexandrite, pearl and moonstone. Fine alexandrite
is exceedingly rare and expensive. Pearls, a hard round object,
valued as a gem, is produced as an abnormal growth within the shells
of certain bivalve mollusks. The most valuable colors of pearl are
white cream, rose and black. The more perfectly round the shape
the better. The higher degree of luster or "iridescence" the more
priced the pearl is. Moonstone was used in Roman jewelry about A.D.
100. It is named for its resemblance in color to the moon. |
July
Genuine
Stones: Ruby
The
bright red is the color used for July. The genuine stone is a ruby.
Ruby comes from the
Latin word "ruber" meaning red. Rubies are one of the worlds
most valuable gemstones and
believed to have great powers. Ruby is also thought to control
one's passions and thoughts. The finest rubies come from Burma.
Other rubies also come from Thailand, Cambodia, Sri
Lanka and North Carolina. |
August
Genuine
Stones: Peridot
A
lively lime green color is the color of August. The genuine stone
for this month is peridot.
Peridot was mined on St. John's Island (also called Zebirget)
in the Red Sea. Egyptian kings
favored these gems, which were often mined in harsh conditions.
Peridot is a gem that's been connected to superstition throughout
the ages. It is a soft stone and care should be taken to protect
it from sratches, household chemicals and extreme temperature changes.
The most important source of period in the world is the San Carlos
Apache Indian Reservation near Gloke, Arizona. |
September
Genuine Stones: Sapphire
A
deep blue is the color of September. Blue sapphire is the genuine
stone used for this month.
Ancient priests and sorcerers honored sapphire above all gems, for
this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future.
Sapphire owes its pale blue to deep indigo color to small amounts
of irm and titanium found in the mineral corsndum. Some of the places
sapphires are found in are Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Australia,
China and the U.A. |
October
Genuine
Stones: Opal / Pink Tourmaline "We
Use Both Of These Stones Depending On The Style"
The
color pink represents October. Opal and pink tourmaline are the
genuine stones used for month.
Opal is a semi precious gem long valued for its play of colors and
opalescence. Opal has symbolized hope, innocence and purity through
the ages. The finest opals come from Australia. Pink tourmaline
has been used as gem material for over 2000 years. The pink color
occurs from the presence of maganese. Sometimes people select this
pink red to violet stone because it is not as fragile as opals and
it is usually sold as a faceted gemstone. Tourmaline is found on
the island of Elba, in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Ural Mountains and
in the state of Maine. |
November
Genuine
Stones: Citrine
A
golden yellow color represents the color for November. The genuine
stone is a topaz. The name topaz is derived from the Greek work
meaning "to shine" and also implies "fire". The love, magic and
romance of topaz goes back many thousands of years. It holds the
distinction of being the gemstone with the widest range of curative
powers. Citrine, a member of the quartz family, is often used as
an alternative to topaz because it appears in many of the same colors
as topaz. The name comes from the French citron (lemon) which refers
to its color. |
December
Genuine
Stones: Blue Zircon / Blue Topaz "We
Use Both Of These Stones Depending On The Style"
Sea
blue is the color used for the month of December. The blue zircon
and blue topaz are used for the genuine stones of this month. Zircon
was worn during the Middle Ages as an amulet for protection from
sickness, injury and insomnia. Topaz is an aluminum silicate mineral.
Certain types of topaz are irradiated and heated to produce shades
of blue. The longer they are treated the deeper the blue color.
Topaz is said to make its wearer invisible in time of emergency.
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EXCHANGES , RETURNS WARRANTY
* You may return any merchandise
for credit within 30 days of invoice date.
* You may exchange merchandise
only which is on our latest flyer or units invoiced within the last
6 months. All others are considered discontinued merchandise.
* Exchanges are not to exceed
more than your purchase and limited to unit exchanges only.
* No exchanges on special orders
or white gold. (Allow two - four weeks delivery time on white gold.)
* Warranty- Our products are inspected
and guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects upon delivery and
for a period of 30 days from invoice date. (Inspect your products upon
delivery.) Our warranty does not include (After The Sale) ,general wear
, broken prongs etc.
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