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Barry's Jewellers - The Diamond Superstore

We are in the last month of summer and many of you have already come in and taken advantage of the high gold and silver prices and cashed in your old and unwanted pieces of jewellery. If you haven't already done so, why not clear out your jewellery/safe deposit box and bring your unwanted pieces to our Burlington or Hamilton locations and our buyers will be happy to turn your old gold and silver into CA$H!! It's recycling at its best!! We also buy silver tea sets, coins and war memorabilia. Pandora and Thomas Sabo are the hottest new trends in bracelets, have you started yours yet? We have shipments arriving weekly with all their new charms being released. Our selection is absolutely incredible! These make great gifts that fill every occasion!! This month's promotion is on August birthstone, Peridot. For the month of August only, all Peridot pieces will be on sale for 50% off. Come in and take advantage of the savings on August's favourite gemstone.

APPRAISAL CLINICS - BURLINGTON LOCATION
Our next appraisal clinic is Saturday August 28th between 11:00am and 4:00pm. (No appointment necessary)

Jewellery Appraisals should be kept up to date. Check with your Insurance Company for how frequently they need your pieces re-appraised.

PERIDOT - BIRTHSTONES FOR AUGUST

The birthstone for August, Peridot is also the suggested gemstone gift for the sixteenth wedding anniversary. The history of Peridot goes back thousands of years when the ancient Egyptians prized it. It is so ancient that it can be found in Egyptian jewellery from the early 2nd millennium B.C. The ancient Romans too were fond of this gemstone and esteemed its radiant green shine, which does not change even in artificial light. They nicknamed it 'emerald of the evening'. The rich green colour with the slight tinge of gold is caused by very fine traces of iron. The colour it self can vary over all shades of yellowish green and olive, and even a brownish green. Peridot cat's eye and star Peridot are particularly rare and precious. Much of today's Peridot comes from Arizona. Stones from East Burma, now known as Myanmar, have a vivid light green colour with fine inclusions with a silky shine to them. The most beautiful stones come from the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Peridot is readily available in most sizes and a variety of shapes. Peridot has been credited with a host of magical powers and healing properties, such as protection against nightmares and possessing the power to ward off evil!

Coming soon...
Sapphire - birthstone for September!!