Rings As Gifts, How do you choose? When considering jewelry gift options, the most difficult part is choosing what type of jewelry to buy. Most women like to wear several different types of jewelry — from earrings, to necklaces, bracelets, and charms — and most do not have a single favorite type. On the […]
Aquamarine: The Beautiful Gemstones
AQUAMARINE The bluish green aquamarine gemstone belongs to the Beryl family and is known as the stone of courage. It is also found in pale blue or a sea green color. The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin words meaning water and sea. Legend has it that sailors wore amulets made from this gem, for […]
Emerald, May’s Birthstone Secrets Revealed
Emerald, May’s Birthstone Secrets Revealed, The emerald May’s birthstone is the emerald. Since the early ages, people have believed that birthstones lend special powers to their wearers, especially if a person wears a stone that is associated with his or her birth month. Some also believe that being born in a specific month gives […]
Mechanism of Gemstones
Gemstones Mechanism Gemstones are beyond any doubt one of the most powerful devices used for Remedies in Astrology. Their use can be confirmed with the help of Ancient Histories of so many Civilizations and Countries. Kings, Queens and Rich people use to wear Gemstones to get good benefits and cast away Evils. And to […]
Amethyst, February’s Birthstone
Amethyst, February’s Birthstone Amethyst, February’s birthstone, occurs in many shades from a light lavender pink to a deep purple. It is also “pleochrioc”, which means that when light hits the gem, shades of different colours such as reds and blues can be seen. Amethyst is now mined in several countries including the USA, Brazil, Madagascar and […]
January to June Birthstones
JANUARY TO JUNE BIRTHSTONES. JANUARY BIRTHSTONES GARNET. By her who in this month is born, No gems save Garnets should be worn; They will insure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity. Garnet is the ultimate gift of love. Today the gem continues to be a symbol of love, passion, eternity and warmth. FEBRUARY […]
Pink Gemstones Are Great Gifts
Pink Gemstones and Diamonds Green gemstones are beautiful in necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings; they can all make great gifts. The natural world has produced gemstones of all imaginable shades of green expressed in amazing clarity and beauty. If the person you will be giving jewelry to is especially fond of pink, however, you might […]
Citrine gems and their properties.
Citrine and its properties. Natural bright yellow Citrine is the rarest of the Quartz varieties. It is named from the old French word citrin, meaning yellow. The ancient Romans used it for jewellery and intaglio work and was very popular for jewellery in the 19th century. It is the birthstone of November and is also recognised as […]
Lapis Lazuli and its properties.
Lapis Lazuli and its properties. Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful blue opaque gemstone. It has been considered as a holy stone, a friendship stone and a stone of truth throughout its lifetime of use, Lapis Lazuli encourages the wearer to speak their mind and create harmonious relationships. Lapis, historically, was ground and the pigments used […]
General Knowledge of Gemstones
General Knowledge of Gemstones Ever since their evolution, gemstones are the center of attraction for human civilization due to their exceptional luster, natural beauty, and cosmic powers. The legends, folklores, and myths about gemstones make them even more enigmatic and fascinating. Loose gems have always been preferred for their strong properties and healing powers. […]
Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.
Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is now becoming harder to obtain and therefore more expensive to buy. There has been a vast reduction in the quantity being mined and this has resulted in it beginning to be rare. It is said that the mines in Arizona will not be able to […]
Children Drawn to the Sparkle of Jewelry
by Ben McLeod Children jewelry Observing how a baby reacts to visual stimuli and it is easy to see how jewelry gets the attention of children and adults alike. Beauty, color and shine are universal attractants not limited to humans. Many species of animals and insects all react and respond to visual cues that often […]
