Concours Jewelry Show at Cayen

August 11 to August 16, 2009

During one very special week in the month of August, the Monterey Peninsula becomes home to a spectacular automobile extravaganza, Concours D'Elegance week.
Car enthusiasts from all over the world come to showcase & view amazing collections. The very best of the best is on display during Concours D'Elegance week.

It is with great appreciation for the best the world has to offer that we at Cayen Fine Jewelry select an amazing collection of fine jewelry to be on display during Concours week.
You will touch rare gemstones usually found only in museum collections & meet designers presenting their beautiful jewelry creations.
Enfin, if you are a jewelry lover this is the time to indulge your senses!
Take a momment to stroll through the Cayen jewelry salon and enjoy the splendor of our 2009 Concours jewelry collection.

Zircon... A misunderstood gem

My love affair with blue Zircons began at the early age of 19. I was on a buying trip to Thailand, visiting the northern part of the country when I first laid eyes on this amazing gem. The intense Caribbean ocean blue color paired with the fire of a Zircon captivated me.
I have come a long way since those days and have had the opportunity to be the lucky purveyor of some amazing Zircons.
When visitors walk into Cayen Collection they are instantly mesmerized by our collection of blue Zircons and equally mesmerized to learn about the existence of this magnificent gem.
Molly then suggested I compose a newsletter to better educate our Patrons about Zircons. I hope you will enjoy it!
Soraya Cayen

About Zircons...

Zircon is perhaps the most misunderstood gem on Earth. Many people don't even realize that there is a beautiful natural gemstone called Zircon.
Natural zircon today suffers because of the similarity of its name to cubic zirconia, the laboratory-grown diamond imitation.
Of course the two are totally distinct in their chemistry, optical properties and origins.

Zircon's fire, brilliance, and beauty can rival any gem. It comes closer to resembling a diamond than any other natural gem due to its powerful luster and intense fire. Zircon is one of the heaviest gemstones, which means that it will look smaller than other varieties of the same weight.Large zircon crystals are seldom abundant.

One of the most ancient materials on the planet, Zircons come in many colors including clear, yellow, reddish-brown, orange, blue, green and pink. While rare rosy hues are the priciest, blue Zircons with their rich hues are the most sought after. Over the past 2 years we have seen gem quality blue Zircons almost disappear from the market.

Note: Blue Zircons are extremely versatile when considering your jewelry wardrobe. Paired with diamonds, blue Zircons help create a refined and modern look Overall they may be worn to accent just about any color group. For a very up to date look pair your blue Zircon jewels with coral hues - the IT statement this summer. Accent with other gold and Moonstone jewelry.
Very chic!

AmazingFacts - A tiny fragment of zircon discovered in Western Australia is the oldest known object on earth: 4.404 billion years old.
Earth itself formed less than 150 million years earlier.