Gold, Silver or Stone Jewelry Gold and platinum are the two most important metals that are used for making jewelry. Out of the two the platinum is less popular and gold is more popular as it connects us with our tradition. Most of the traditional jewelry that is used for gifting in marriages and other such […]
Gemstones & Properties
Amber and some of its properties.
Amber and some of its properties. Amber is the fossilized resin of trees. Most of this gemstone is golden to golden orange, but green, red, violet and black Amber has been found. Transparent or translucent, it usually occurs as modules or small, irregularly shaped masses, often with a cracked and weathered surface. Amber may contain […]
Mothers Jewelry – A Representation Of A Mother
Mothers Jewelry Birthstones take the forefront in jewelry specifically made for mothers to symbolize the birth of their children. This jewelry can also contain the birthstone of the father and the mother themselves. Birthstones correlate with the months of the year and there are twelve for each year. Jewelry that is linked to twelve months […]
Astrology of Gemstones
Natural gemstones and their effect on zodiac astrology Astrology and gemstones go hand in hand. In astrology, gemstones are often recommended according to the nature of your horoscope. It is generally believed that if you wear a gemstone according to your horoscope, you will gradually be able to overcome the obstacles and hazards in […]
Padparadscha Sapphire and its Properties.
Padparadscha Sapphire and its Properties. Padparadscha is a very rare variety of Sapphire with a delicate pinkish-orange colour. This is caused by tiny amounts of chromium, iron and vanadium being present. The word comes from the Sinhalese word meaning “lotus -blossom colour“, the name of the colour used to describe the Sri Lankan lotus […]
Choosing December Birthstone
Turquoise December Birthstone. For those with a December birthday, a turquoise birthstone is always a perfect and safe choice for a gift, specially if one is left clueless as to what the celebrator would want or need for a present. Birthstones are actually precious and semi-precious stones which have been associated with birth dates for centuries. […]
GEMSTONES OF THE ZODIAC SIGN
ZODIAC GEMSTONES AND THEIR MEANINGS CAPRICORN December 21-January 19 RUBY 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 predict the future. They have been worn as talismans to protect from illness or misfortune. It is also said […]
ANNIVERSARY GEMSTONES
Alexandrite and its properties
Alexandrite and some of its properties. Alexandrite is exotic and enchanting. Its ability to change colour from sensual glowing greens to deep reds is subtle and beguiling. Once you have noticed it, it will take hold of you and stimulate your senses. Alexandrite is a rare variety of chrysoberyl and is prized for its remarkable […]
Tanzanite and its properties.
Tanzanite and its properties. Tanzanite is truly spectacular and this precious gemstone is found only in one location in the world, Tazania Africa. In the light of day, deep electric blues evoke that “love at first sight” feeling, and then by the evening its purples, violets and reds ignite a sense of passion. A gemological […]
Kyanite and some of its properties.
Kyanite and some of its properties. Kyanite is an attractive mineral infrequently used as a gemstone in jewellery. Its brittleness means that extreme care must be taken when handling, cutting and polishing. Kyanite has perfect cleavage in one direction. Its name derives from the Greek kyanos, meaning “blue”. (It is used in the production of […]
The Development of Modern Birthstone Jewelry
The Development of Modern Birthstone Jewelry Ever since the first century particular gemstones have been connected with the zodiac signs and have been used in birthstone jewelry. Initially birthstone schemes were based on the color of the gems. The origins of the practice are thought to be related to the Breastplate of Aaron […]
