by Val the Gem Gal | Aug 13, 2016 | Jewelry, Sustainability
Confession time: I LOVE the Olympics! Nothing makes me feel more patriotic or proud than watching athletes demonstrate all their years of hard work and persistence. And this year, my love of the Olympics coincides nicely with my love of jewelry. First of all, you...
by Val the Gem Gal | Aug 6, 2016 | Style
The Olympics are finally here! I LOVE watching the opening ceremonies to get a glimpse of what all the nations are wearing. Sadly, I’m usually disappointed with USA. Don’t get me wrong, my patriotism is as strong as ever! I think part of the reason why I...
by Val the Gem Gal | Jul 23, 2016 | Gems
I’m so excited about the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio! It made me think about what I knew about Brazil. Besides basic geography, not much. I know it’s in South America and that the Amazon rain forest is there. But…. it turns out I do know some cool...