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Carreras wants you to “be in the know” with everything we do.

Whether it is an upcoming jewelry event, a monthly special, new arrivals, a designer coming to town, a sale, the price of gold, how to buy a diamond, or what this month’s birthstone is, we want you to feel connected and informed.

Please contact us with your email address, your birthday month and day, and your anniversary.

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Anniversary:

What is more joyous and heartfelt than giving your loved one a special gift each year to commemorate a wedding anniversary? Traditionally, every anniversary is celebrated by giving a gift made from a different material. It isn’t clear when this traditional list came into existence.It probably originated in the Middle Ages when very few people could afford rare stones and jewelry and it evolved over time. But these days, giving paper, cotton or glass somehow does not seem to capture the significance of the happiest day of your life.

There is a new tradition gaining popularity and it will please your loved one a whole lot more than paper or glass.It’s the growing trend of giving a lasting gift of jewelry for your anniversary.Here is a list of gemstones and fine jewelry that are quickly becoming the accepted norms to commemorate each anniversary year.

1st Anniversary – Mother of Pearl.Alternate:Peridot & Gold

2nd Anniversary – Garnet

3rd Anniversary – Pearls. Alternate: Jade

4th Anniversary – Blue Topaz. Alternate: Blue Zircon

5th Anniversary – Sapphire. Alternate: Pink Tourmaline

6th Anniversary – Amethyst. Alternate: Turquoise

7th Anniversary – Onyx. Alternates: Yellow Sapphire, Golden Beryl

8th Anniversary – Tourmaline. Alternate: Tanzanite

9th Anniversary – Lapis Lazuli. Alternates: Amethyst, Green Spinel

10th Anniversary – Diamond Jewelry. Alternate:Blue Sapphire

11th Anniversary – Turquoise. Alternates: Citrine, Yellow Zircon

12th Anniversary – Jade. Alternate: Opal