March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Aquamarine – March Birthstone
and for the 19th wedding anniversary
Legend has it that the aquamarine was found in a mermaid’s treasure chest and sailors regard it as a stone of good fortune, to keep them safe at sea. The word “aquamarine” comes from the Latin “aqua” which means water and “mare” which means the sea. Aquamarine is known for its captivating pure, light blue color which can sometimes also exhibit a lovely greenish blue color. It is most often free of inclusions and with good hardness, 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. The stones shimmer. Aquamarines are often found in large rough crystal forms and are ideal for gem cutters to fashion into creative forms suitable for jewelry and for specimen collectors. One such notable crystal was found in Brazil and weighed over 100 kilograms. Aquamarines are also found in other countries such as Zambia, Mozambique, and Afghanistan.
According to old folklore, it promises happiness in a marriage for those who wear it.
DECEMBER HOURS
Happy Holidays to One and All!
Tues/Dec 20: 10:00 - 5:00
Wed & Thurs/Dec 21-22: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri/Dec 23: 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
***Christmas Eve Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wed/Dec 28: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thurs/Dec 29 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED Friday/Dec 31st - Wed/Jan 4th
REOPEN: Thursday, Jan 5th
We have other hours by appointment. If you call our business at 520-705-5496 we update our ours each week.
As always, we remain committed to providing jewelry and watch repair services in a timely manner and MOST repairs can be completed in less than two weeks. However, we may not be able to complete routine repairs from December 10-24th until the last week of December UNLESS they are to be gifts. We can replace watch batteries while you wait (if not too busy) otherwise within one business day. For custom jewelry and appraisals, we strongly suggest that you make an appointment so that we can offer you our unhurried and uninterrupted time and attention.
To schedule an appointment, please send your email request to: ViirInc@gmail.com -- we respond as quickly as possible to all emails. You may also leave a message at our store: 520-795-5496, but those messages are only checked Wednesday through Friday.
Appointments
If you have an estate or multiple items for appraisal or if you would like to create a custom design, we ask that you schedule an appointment so that we can give you our unhurried attention.
To schedule an appointment, please call the store at 520-795-5496 and leave a message OR send us an email at ViirInc@gmail.com and we will get back to you more quickly. You can also send a contact request through this website.
Email: viirinc@gmail.com
Telephone: 520-795-5496
Address: 2464 N. Campbell Avenue (Parking is available behind the building)
Get in Touch
Viir Fine Jewelry & Art
520-795-5496
520-795-5496
viirinc@aol.com
2464 N. Campbell Avenue
(Parking available behind building)