Author Archives: David Bellman

Emeralds & May

Posted on May 16, 2012 by David Bellman

As mentioned before, emeralds are the birthstone for May, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to share a little bit about emeralds. The word Emerald is derived from the Greek word “Smaragdos” which means “green stone.”  Emeralds … Continue reading →

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Where did the idea of birthstones come from anyway?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by David Bellman

Emeralds are the birthstone for May, but how did this come about? Why is it meaningful for us to have our birth month represented by a natural gemstone?   There is an extensive history around gemstones and how they became what … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day May 13, 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by David Bellman

Once again, it’s time to come up for a thoughtful gift for mom on Mother’s Day.  If you have a mom similar to mine, shopping can be tough!  What do you get for a woman who has everything?  And what … Continue reading →

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Bellman’s Cares about Ethical Sourcing!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by David Bellman

Diamonds are formed by nature and are on average 3.3 billion years old.  Diamonds represent endurance and strength and for those reasons, are a symbol of love. They are given as gifts throughout our lives on significant events such as … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Ceylon Sapphires!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by David Bellman

Bellman Jewelers has been purchasing loose sapphires from two close friends from Sri Lanka for several years now and they had their annual visit today!  This married couple specializes in supplying high quality Ceylon Sapphires and other semi-precious gemstones.  From … Continue reading →

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Bellman’s makes a 100-year-old Discovery!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by David Bellman

Today, which is nearly the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking, David Bellman of Bellman Jewelers had the rare opportunity to appraise one of the artifacts recovered from the wreckage, a solid gold locket set with several small diamonds that … Continue reading →

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FBI Looking for “One-of-a-Kind” Stolen Liberty Bell Ruby

Posted on February 17, 2012 by David Bellman

The FBI has issued an alert to be on the lookout for four suspects who stole a “one-of-a-kind” ruby sculpted into the Liberty Bell, valued at $2 million. Four thieves nabbed the 4.5 lb. gem, along with many other items, from … Continue reading →

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$21,000 Diamond Unearthed at Arkansas Park

Posted on February 11, 2012 by David Bellman

Murfreesboro, AR—A lucky couple digging at the Crater of Diamonds State Park found more than they expected for an afternoon’s outing—about $21,000 more. Melissa and Kenny Oliver, who live in the state, found a 2.44-ct. piece of remarkably clean rough … Continue reading →

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The Centurion Jewelry Show 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by David Bellman

Okay, so I didn’t exactly follow through on my plan to blog everyday from the show, in fact I’m already home.  Nevertheless it was an excellent show and I will fill you in on the highlights.  The show was very … Continue reading →

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Off to the Show

Posted on January 26, 2012 by David Bellman

You really have to love technology I am blogging to you from 30,000 ft on my way to Scottsdale AZ for the annual Centurion Jewelry Show.  Every year the top 1% of all retail jewelers in the U.S. are invited to … Continue reading →

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