Folco Jewelers, Company

Pearl, the birthstone for June, is among the most timeless, classic and treasured of all gems. Throughout history, these noble gems have been associated with wisdom, wealth, purity, romance and mystery.

Theological debate over the centuries has revised and remolded many of the ancient world's ideals but gemstones continue to play important roles in daily life. Throughout the ages gems have been treasured amulets prized for their ability to influence the energies of nature and the life force...

The idea that gems contain special properties and powers is a concept that has survived for countless thousands of years, and lives on our modern birthstone charts. It is the oldest of jewelry traditions to link a birth date to a particular stone and to accept the gem's ability to influence the...

According to the experts, developing your own style means knowing yourself: what you like and dislike. To determine this, ask yourself What is my ideal? and What turns my head? Decide if that means contemporary or classic jewelry styles; streamlined or detailed; colored stones or white diamonds.

The rule of thumb is to always buy the best-quality basics you can afford, so you can add matching pieces later. In gold jewelry, such basics should include a gold chain necklace, classic hoop or button earrings, and a link bracelet. Additions could include slide-on pendants or drops to create...

From the origins of the silvery metal to stunning silver necklace, earring and bracelet styles, expand your mind and your jewelry box with our silver jewelry education section.

Buying jewelry as a gift for your wife, girlfriend or significant other is one of the most thoughtful, meaningful and romantic gestures you can ever make. Few items can express your lasting love and devotion like a special ring.

Pearls - the recommended gift for couples celebrating their third and 30th wedding anniversaries - are cultured in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and kinds: Akoya pearls are the classic round pearls found in most quality pearl jewelry. They are mainly grown in the waters off Japan. They come...

Silver is a soft, white, lustrous precious metal that has been revered since its discovery over 6,000 years ago. While the ancient Egyptians considered gold to be a perfect metal, and gave it the symbol of a circle, silver was the closest to gold in perfection, and was given the symbol of a...

If your face is oval, triangular-shaped earrings are especially flattering. A round shape should seek elongated, dangling styles that draw the eyes down, rather than around. For a rectangular face, try jewelry that adds width, camouflaging the length of the face. And for heart-shaped faces, look...