We may be more than a week into the month, but don’t worry – we haven’t forgotten about all of you March babies out there! The short month in February may have held us up a bit, but now we’re in a March state of mind, and if you were born this month it’s time to celebrate Birkat Elyon-style. Sure, the weather might be as unpredictable as the sunrise and…
February may be the shortest month on the calendar year. It may be a bit fickle, unable to decide if it wants to be 28 or 29 days long. But we think that just makes it all the more special and unique. After all, February is the only month that has the distinction of being able to squeeze another day onto the calendar every four years or so. Of course,…
Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, so that means romance is on everyone’s minds. For some of you, it might also mean taking your relationship to the next level and getting engaged. Have you been thinking about getting engaged to your special someone? Many couples find that Valentine’s is the perfect time of year to commit to each other for the rest of their lives. If you’re one…
The diamond.It’s beautiful and rare. It looks great on your finger, pinned to your ear, dangling from your wrist or hung from your neck. But what do you really know about diamonds besides that they’re pretty looking gemstones often used in engagement rings? If you’re interested in learning more about diamonds, then read on for 12 interesting facts about them. The Word What’s in a name? Well, “adamant” if the…
Another year has come and gone, and now here we are in 2015. Hopefully 2014 was a fantastic year for you, and you had a great time ringing in the new year. Maybe you’ve made an ambitious New Year’s resolution or have big plans for 2015: a new job, a promotion, a career change, a graduation, a new relationship, a wedding or something else amazing. Or maybe you’re just content…
The holidays are upon us, and, despite Birkat Elyon’s very best efforts to warn you about their impending arrival, you still haven’t bought all the gifts you needed. That’s OK. Don’t panic. There’s still time for a bit of last-minute magic. Yes, you might have to sit in traffic for so bad that you almost run out of gas. You might have to wait in lines so long that your…
Yes, the holidays are imminent. That means gift giving is on everyone’s minds, and gifts of the sparkly kind are, as usual, on Birkat Elyon’s. Have a special woman in your life? Then we’re not the only ones thinking about the gift of jewelry this year. She is too! Whether you’re thinking about a piece of extremely high-quality cubic zirconia jewelry or an “authentic” diamond ring, if you’re thinking about…
You’ve probably had to put up with a lot of nonsense over the years if you were born in the month of December – nonsense like suggestions that your special day be blended into the December holidays and celebrated together. You’ve likely heard all the reasons/excuses why this would be a “good idea.” “There’s no time to fit it all in.” “All of your friends and family will already be…
What’s something that a lot of people do during this time of the year? Well, they get engaged, as we mentioned in our last blog post, but that’s not what we’re talking about today. Something else that almost everyone does is come together to celebrate, and, for many, that means traveling. Traveling during the holidays can be a stressful event. The weather can often cause flight delays and even cancelations….
Here we are with the spooky season just behind us, and Turkey Day just ahead of us. Yes, it’s November, and that means it’s time to start thinking about the high holidays, which will be here before you know it – so don’t push shopping and planning off! But for some of Birkat Elyon’s cubic zirconia jewelry blog readers, there’s something even more special to think about in November….