The name Turquoise is believed to originate from the French phrase “pierre turquoise” meaning “Turkish stone” because turquoise was brought to Europe by Venetian merchants who first acquired it in Turkish bazaars. Turquoise was considered among
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November Birthstones - Topaz or Citrine
November – Topaz or CitrineTopaz - The word Topaz comes from a sanskrit word meaning “fire”, and in ancient lore, the Topaz could be used to control heat. It was said to have the power to cool boiling water, as well as excessive anger. When worn as
OCTOBER BIRTHSTONES - Opal & Tourmaline
OCTOBER BIRTHSTONES - Opal & TourmalineOPALOpal was named from the Latin Opalus, meaning precious stone. It was once called the Cupid stone, and was the symbol of hope and purity.Some people believed the Opals fell from the heavens in flashes of
Where's The Party?
Okay, so maybe we are a little bit late... but we have a YELP page and we do tend to be the life of the party!Feel like sharing some love? Stop by our YELP page and leave us a review. We love YOU! Thanks! ~Your Friends At MJG
1331 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA Back In The Day
1325-1337 Fourth Street in San Rafael was built in 1878 as Gordon’s Opera House. Our space became the Marin Music Company and the entrance still holds the mosaic signage seen here. By 1997 this historic building had been in decline for generat