By Robin Skibicki
The American Independence Day—or the Fourth of July—is when we celebrate our country’s freedom and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It’s also considered the height of summer!
It’s a time for family reunions, barbeques, picnics, parades, and the much-anticipated fireworks displays. On this day, we proudly display our nation’s colors: red, white, and blue.
Fun Fact: More than 14,000 firework displays are put on across the country on the Fourth of July!
But don’t let those fireworks grab all the attention. Create your own sparkle-fest with three gemstones that will beautify your patriotic style. We’re talking about rubies, white diamonds, and blue sapphires!
In honor of the holiday, we’ve picked a few designs by our American Gem Society members that feature one of the three, aforementioned gemstones. Click on each image below to get a closer look.
Red Rubies
- Ruby and diamond necklace, by Armadani.
- Mozambique ruby with heart-shaped diamonds and micropavé, by Takat.
- Ruby and diamond leaf earrings, by Fana.
White Diamonds
- North Star drop diamond earrings, by NEI Group.
- Illa Comet Pendant, by Hearts On Fire.
- Round diamond engagement ring, by Imagine Bridal.
Blue Sapphires
- Blue sapphire and diamond “Kara” bracelet, by Yael Designs.
- Blue sapphire “Lecircque” ring, by Shah Luxury.
- Cushion-cut blue sapphire and diamond dangle earrings, by Uneek Fine Jewelry.
May your Fourth of July celebration be sensational, safe, and full of sparkle! To find an AGS-credentialed jeweler near you, visit http://www.ags.org/findajeweler.