50 years is considered the “Golden Jubilee”, and to honour Poag’s 50 years in business our gemstone of the month for October will be gold!

      
    Gold has been a highly prized and sought after item since the beginning of recorded history!  One can see why is has been so popular for so long – gold never rusts, it is versatile ( it is so ductile that an ounce of gold can be stretched to a length of over fifty miles or beaten into a sheet to cover a hundred square feet), and is available in almost every colour.
    Gold is mined in many different ways - small scale methods include panning and with the use of metal detectors, while large scale mining can include dredging from lake and sea beds to hard rock mining in open pits and underground.

              
    Gold has a long and storied history and many interesting characteristics. The chemical symbol for gold is Au, from the Latin ’aurum’ , which translates to ’shining dawn’ .  The Incas refered to it as ’Tears of the Sun’.  It has been an intrinsic part of many of the world’ s cultures - from the ancient to the modern.
    Oceans are the greatest single reservoir of gold at Earth’s surface, containing approximately eight times the total quantity of gold mined to date. However, the current cost of extracting it is more than the gold is worth. About 10 billion tons of gold are estimated to be held in suspension in the oceans of the world.
    Gold is also available in a wide variety of colours - from yellows and whites to pinks and greens!  Depending on which alloys the base gold is alloyed with, any of these fantastic colours can be created.

     So whether you are celebrating your own ’Golden Jubilee’ or are looking for a unique and beautiful piece, there is definitely something available in the wide and wonderful world of gold!

            

   This month we dedicated our featured product to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  To recognize this tremendously important cause we are featuring a gorgeous 14K white and rose gold pink ribbon pendant showcased on a white gold cable link chain. The pink ribbon pendant is beautifully designed and set with 0.32 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds.

    There are also many other beautiful breast cancer pieces in the store that are available such as bracelets, ring, earrings and other necklaces.

    The pink ribbon signifies a sign of hope for those in the battle and a sign of courage for those who have fought the battle. Breast cancer affects thousands of people each year and not only affects the individual but their friends and families, so in support of those in need a portion of each of the sales goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.