What’s up Energetic Arians: Know your Birthstone Arians birthstone is Diamonds. Birthstones play a vital role in influencing the nature of an individual. As the astrological signs are ruled by various stars and their energies positive or malefic, we all know they make a huge impact on our lives throughout. However, for centuries now […]
Green Gems (such as Emeralds) and Associations
Green Gems (such as Emeralds) and Associations The Colour green is Synonymous with growth and nature, and is known for both it’s healing and relaxing properties. Most theatres and television studios have “Green Rooms” where actors and actresses relax before performances. When worn by men, the colour green is said to signify joyousness and transitory […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ruby and its properties.
Ruby and its properties. Ruby is a very rare gem. They exist in many shades of red, from pinkish to purplish or brownish red. The red colour is determined by the amount of chromium, which further enhances the colour by causing a red fluorescence. Most rubies show purplish red to orangey red hues. However the […]
Andalusite and some of its Properties.
Andalusite and some of its Properties. Andalusite holds the everlasting colours of the season of Autumn. It varies in colour from a pale yellowish brown to a dark bottle-green, dark brown or the most popular, greenish red. It has a very strong and distinctive pleochroism, so that, when turned, the stone may appear yellow, green […]
Agate and some of its Properties
Agate and some of its properties. Agate is distinguished by its many, often vivid colours . The bands of colours may be white, red, blue, grey, mauve, brown or black. These are irregular and sometimes curved. The parallel bands follow the wavy contour of the cavity where silica gel solidified. If part of the cavity remains […]
Birthstone: Their Origin And Qualities
Birthstones: their Origin and Qualities There are 12 birthstones representing each of the months in a year. Their origin can probably be attributed back to the biblical times, during the time of Moses, where twelve colors comprised the Breast Plate of the High Priest, which represents Israel’s twelve tribes. After several centuries, the number “12” […]
Birthstones July to December
BIRTHSTONES JULY TO DECEMBER. JULY BIRTHSTONE RUBY The glowing Ruby should adorn Those who in warm July are born, Then will they be exempt and free From love’s doubt and anxiety. No other gemstone shares it’s attachment to the feelings of love and passion. In the ancient world people believed that Rubies could help them […]
Moonstone and its Properties.
Moonstone and its Properties. Moonstone has long been considered as a sacred stone and is often believed to be moonlight in a magical, solid form. A virtually colourless stone, it is distinguished by a blush shimmer that moves across its face as the stone is moved. Moonstone is ethereal and angelic in its appearance. […]
Zircon and some of its properties.
Zircon and some of its properties. Zircon is a zirconium silicate well-known for its popular gem-quality stones. The name derives from the Arabic word “zargun” meaning ” golden colour”. Zircon is a source of the metal zirconium, which took its name from the mineral and is now used in the production of nuclear reactors. This […]
