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22nd Anniversary – Copper

Friday, July 3, 2009
By InfoGatherer

Closely linked to Venus, the goddess of love, copper has a long tradition of symbolizing the strength of love. Holding its own unique color and reflecting a warm light when highly polished, copper also conducts head and electricity. At the same time, copper’s malleability allows it to be shaped to the thinnest... »

21st Anniversary – Brass

Thursday, July 2, 2009
By InfoGatherer

The lucky brass ring found upon a carousel dates back to the fifteenth-century when French knights would test their skill by attempting to catch a small, dangling ring on their lance while at a full gallop. As a symbol of the 21st anniversary,... »

20th Anniversary – China

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
By InfoGatherer

Made from a delicate balance of kaolin clay and the mineral feldspar, porcelain ceramics are the product of mixing two distinct elements together under high heat to produce a beautiful whole. The mix is so complete that many claim when fine porcelain breaks, the... »


19th Anniversary – Aquamarine

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
By InfoGatherer

Literally translated as “sea water,” aquamarines are said to be the treasured gems of mermaids, who are thought to be descended from Aphrodite and perhaps even the ancient... »

18th Anniversary – Cat’s-Eye

Monday, June 29, 2009
By InfoGatherer

Representing vision and insight, a true cat’s-eye is made of chrysoberyl and holds the quality of chatoyancy, or revealing a narrow band of light when held at the correct... »

17th Anniversary – Watches

Sunday, June 28, 2009
By InfoGatherer

Usually shaped as a circle, watches allow each individual to keep track of their own time. The connection between watches and the cycles of the earth, moon, and stars... »