New Pandora Beads Have Arrived!

The Wood beads are beautiful!  They are produced in accordance with the Canopy Wood Code of Conduct for sustainable and responsible forestry as well as the FSC standards. Canopy Wood code of conduct aims for tropical rainforest protection through sustainably derived timber products, based on lesser known timber species and developed by Rainforest Protection Initiative. It's no wonder Pandora is so popular!

We are so excited for you to see the new designs. There is a scarab, a smiling Buddha, three new enamels, a stack of books, a new clip and many more. The eight new striped murano glass beads are very pretty.

Unusual Gemstones

At Marlen's we get very excited when we can bring unusual gemstones to our clients. There is a special section in our showcases featuring five unusual gemstones. Please stop in to see the watermelon tourmaline slide by award winning designer Mark Schneider. We also have an incredible imperial topaz and diamond pendant and a stunningly simple red spinel pendant. Visit us for the unique and unusual!

September Birthstone is the Color of Sky and Sea

September's birthstone is the beautiful blue sapphire. We are surrounded by the color blue; in the sky above and the sea. The blue of the sapphire has inspired mankind to think of this special gemstone in spiritual terms. Ancients believed sapphire could bring peace to warring parties and that the gem reflected the tranquility of heaven. How fitting that sapphires are the symbols of loyalty and trust.

The finest sapphires are found in Myanmar, India, and Sri Lanka. The finest cornflower blue sapphire is found in Kashmir. Sapphires from  Australia, Thailand, and Nigeria are a dark almost black blue. Sapphires are strong enough for every day wear. Come in soon and see our beautiful sapphire rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants.