NJ Blog

Sterling Silver and Green Skin: Why it Can Happen & What To Do
You’ve bought yourself a beautiful piece of sterling silver jewelry, and have been enjoying wearing it, but notice your skin underneath the item has begun to turn green. There are several reasons why this may happen—from weather to body chemistry—and...
Our Approach to Photographing our Jewelry
Nugent Jewelry’s photo team is committed to capturing the essence of each piece as accurately as possible, so, what you see is exactly what you get. We build partnerships with our clients based on honesty and integrity, and our commitment...
Jewelry Care Tips and Recommendations
Nugent Jewelry is committed to providing the highest quality jewelry designed for both comfort and style, suitable for every day wear.  We recommend the following tips to care for and clean our sterling silver and vermeil gold gemstone jewelry to...
Understanding Gold Jewelry
Nothing catches your eye quite like the glint and warm richness of gold. Gold jewelry has been a favorite of civilizations around the world for millennia. But how much do you really know about what’s really in gold jewelry? With...
5 Meaningful Gemstones to Honor Your Mom
Jewelry has always been a popular choice for Mother’s Day, as it can be a constant and outward visual reminder of the love between a mother and her children. The modern-day observance of Mother’s Day began over 100 years ago,...
October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline
October is the month of the year when fall really begins across much of the world. The weather is lovely and cool, and the leaves display an impressive wash of color. It’s fitting, then, that the two birthstones for the...
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphires have long been prized for their wide range of colors. "Fancy" sapphires include green, yellow, purple, and orange, while "parti" sapphires display two or more colors.
August Birthstone: Peridot
The ancient Egyptians called peridot the "Gem of the Sun" because its radiant hue seemed to capture sunlight within the stone. Early civilizations, including the Egyptians, wore peridot for protection, believing it warded off nightmares and evil spirits.
July Birthstone: Ruby
Natural Ruby The color red has always been a color of action. Red is associated with things that are fiery and passionate, so it’s only right that ruby is the gemstone for July, which is usually the hottest month of...
Retail Spotlight: WorldTrendz
More than just a store, WorldTrendz is a community! They love connecting with their customers, hearing stories, and sharing in their experiences.
Retail Spotlight: Rockhound Rock Shop
Known as the largest rock shop in Michigan, the Rockhound Rock Shop is a must stop destination for rock lovers at all experience levels, from novices who want to learn about rocks to serious collectors looking to expand their knowledge as well as their collections.
April Birthstone: Herkimer Diamond
When you hear “New York”, what comes to mind? A bustling metropolis for sure, great sports teams, beautiful upstate scenery, and diamonds. Wait…what? Are diamonds mined in New York? You may be surprised to hear that New York state is...
Retail Spotlight: Goddess Elite
With a generous 5,000 square feet of retail space, Goddess Elite offers a wide and carefully curated selection of offerings that are sure to enchant anyone and everyone.
New Age for a New Generation
People have long sought the peace and beauty of the natural world as a way to escape stressful times. Hearing the wind in the trees, feeling the sun on your face, catching a glimpse of wildlife—all of these experiences satisfy the senses and bring a sense of calm.
Retail Spotlight: Enchanted Moments
Enchanted Moments is a delightfully enchanted metaphysical gift shop located in the heart of historic downtown Milford, Ohio offering an array of gifts and services that are sure to please and inspire those of all ages and walks of life.
Retail Spotlight: Dragonfly Art & Soul
Dragonfly Art and Soul is a woman-owned, family-owned sanctuary — a Mother-Daughter collaborative that bridges generations, weaving together wisdom, creativity, and spirituality to create a multidimensional experience for your unique soul’s journey.
Retail Spotlight: Olde Towne Alchemy
Olde Towne Alchemy is an eclectic spot to find a bit of everything to support your holistic lifestyle and help you create your best life.
Retail Spotlight: Illuminations Center for Enlightenment
At the Illuminations Center for Enlightenment, their focus is to help provide peace and tranquility for the entire body and soul.
Retail Spotlight: Eclectic Avenue
Eclectic Avenue, located in downtown Port Washington, WI is a truly unique shop featuring the work of local artists, upcycled and vintage items, jewelry, and crystals, as well as spiritual and metaphysical items.
Retail Spotlight: Utopia
Located in the beautiful Redmond Town Center, Utopia is well known for their variety, design, shopping experience, excellent service, and Pacific Northwest culture.