Anna Balkan Blogs

Exploring the Many Facets of Love: A Journey through Four Types
Love, the complex and profound emotion that has inspired poets, artists, and thinkers throughout centuries, comes in various forms. In this blog, let's embark on a journey through four types of love, each with its unique essence and significance. Agape:...
Unlocking the Energetic Symphony: Gems, Gold, and Silver
The energy of gems can be influenced by the metal settings they are surrounded by, whether it's gold or silver. Each metal has its unique energetic properties, and these can interact with the energy of gemstones. Here's a general overview:...
Gemstone Spotlight: Garnet
Dive into the enchanting world of Garnet with Anna Balkan Jewelry! ✨💎 Garnet is a gemstone known for its rich hues and is often associated with deep red colors, but it can be found in a range of colors, including...
Standing Strong: Supporting Ukrainian Families in Times of Crisis
Hello, dear friends of Anna Balkan Jewelry, Today, I want to share a deeply personal story that connects my past in Ukraine with the present, and how, with your incredible support, we've been able to make a difference for families...
Gemstone Spotlight: Tourmalated Quartz
Dive into the enchanting world of Tourmalated Quartz with Anna Balkan Jewelry! ✨💎 This captivating gemstone, a dance of clear quartz and black tourmaline, creates a stunning symphony of contrasts. Each piece is a unique masterpiece, showcasing the beauty that...
Summer of Style: Winter Archetypes
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable, in this blog series, we'll be we'll be sharing styling tips, taking a deeper look at color, breaking down the Seasons & Archetypes!  Today, we're taking a deeper look at the SPRING complexion archetypes! Each season has 6...
Summer of Style: Autumn Archetypes
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable, in this blog series, we'll be we'll be sharing styling tips, taking a deeper look at color, breaking down the Seasons & Archetypes!  Today, we're taking a deeper look at the SPRING complexion archetypes! Each season has 6...
Summer of Style: Summer Archetypes
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable, in this blog series, we'll be we'll be sharing styling tips, taking a deeper look at color, breaking down the Seasons & Archetypes!  Today, we're taking a deeper look at the SPRING complexion archetypes! Each season has 6...
Summer of Style: Spring Archetypes
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable, in this blog series, we'll be we'll be sharing styling tips, taking a deeper look at color, breaking down the Seasons & Archetypes!  Today, we're taking a deeper look at the SPRING complexion archetypes! Each season has 6...
Anna Gives Back: Mosaic Georgia
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month & we are giving back to an organization that means so much to me: Mosaic Georgia.  Now through the end of April, we'll be donating 20% of all web sales...
Spring into Style - The Trendiest Colors for Spring/Sumer 2023
Temps aren't hot yet, but the trends for Spring and Summer 2023 sure are and we'll be taking a closer look at them this week! If you're shopping for vacation, special event, or just want to bring a little of...
The Art of Gifting Sparkle and Joy: Our Top Ten Favorite Jewelry Gifts
No matter the time of year, at Anna Balkan Jewelry, we love giving jewelry as gifts to the women in our lives!  Sisters, aunts, mothers, daughters, or besties. Birthdays, graduations, holidays, or just because. No matter the occasion, we’ve perfected...
Gem of the Month: Citrine
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! We’re talking about Citrine today.  It’s the perfect stone for this time of year as the days get shorter and the nights get longer. Citrine’s shades of yellow, orange, and gold are like the sun’s brightness...
Gem of the Month: Tourmaline
Pumpkins, autumn leaves, hayrides, and corn mazes…it’s October, all you #Beautifuland Capable lovelies!  For gems, that means we’re taking a peek at October’s two birthstones, Tourmaline and Opal.  Like the autumn leaves, both gems are all about color. Tourmaline comes...
Gem of the Month: Lapis
To all our #BeautifulandCapable lovelies out there with September birthdays…this month is for you! September brings us cooler days, crisp autumn nights perfect for snuggling under blankets, trees full of leaves transforming into their brilliant hues, and it brings us...
Gem of the Month: Peridot
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about Peridot, which is super special because Anna’s birthday is this month!! Now ladies, get ready to run down Peridot Parkway!  Peridot is considered to be one of the oldest gemstones known to...
Gem of the Month: Ruby
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about Ruby, so my July babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready go as fast as you can over to the Ruby Riviera!  Rubies were first discovered in India about...
Gem of the Month: Pearl
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about precious Pearl, so my June babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready to dive into the deep alluring waters that is the Pearl. June is a very interesting month...
Charity Spotlight: Mosaic Georgia
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable!  As we start this new month, I’m excited to share that we’ll be partnering with and donating funds to a charity that is near and dear to my heart!  Mosaic Georgia, the sexual assault & children’s...
Gem of the Month: Emerald
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about the captivating gemstone Emerald, so my May babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready for your adventure up Emerald Way!  We all know Emerald for having that deep and...
Gem of the Month: Aquamarine
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about that Aquamarine, so my March babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready for your journey down the arcane Aquamarine Alley!  Although this sensational gemstone can be mistaken for blue...