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Meet Topaz and Citrine, November's Birthstones

November has two birthstones, and for centuries people couldn’t tell them apart. Here’s the story behind topaz and citrine, the three topaz shades in our cases, and why both make great body jewelry.

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Want a New Piercing by Summer? Start This Fall

Sweater weather is great healing weather! Piercings like cartilage, navel, and nipples can take months to heal. Getting pierced this November gives yours the winter to settle, so you're well on your way by the time pool season comes back.

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Sapphire Contains Multitudes

Sapphire has been convincing people it's the color blue for centuries, and it's only sort of telling the truth.

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A Standing Thank You to Teachers

Teachers, did you know you get a 10% discount? Not just for the "Back to School" season or "Teacher Appreciation Week" in May. All. Year. Long.

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August's Birthstone: Getting to Know Peridot

Most gemstones borrow their color from outside influences. Peridot's green is entirely its own. Here's what makes peridot one of the more quietly remarkable stones in the gem world.

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2026 APP Conference Recap

Each year, the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) brings hundreds of piercers, jewelry professionals, and studio owners together in Las Vegas for a week of business and safety education, connecting with vendors, and seeing the latest jewelry designs at the expo. It's easy to walk away with new ideas and case candy, but the real value is always in the people. This year we asked each team member who attended to share a few words about what the week meant to them.

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We're Heading to the APP Conference! ✨

Our Central Ave. location will be closed Monday, June 8th through Thursday, June 11th while many of our team members attend the 29th Annual Conference of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). Our Carlisle Blvd. location will remain open during regular hours.

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