Gemstones Astrology and Auras Going deep into the details of this concept, the negative or positive effects of the Aura present around a person puts its signatures on the things touched by that persons and the people known and met by him. For example, if Mercury is the planet that rules the house of government […]
Gemstones & Properties
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. […]
Rings as Gifts: How Do You Choose?
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 […]
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 […]
What’s up Energetic Arians: Know your Birthstone
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 […]
What is the Latest Trend in Two Toned Gold Jewelry?
Garnet and some of its properties.
Garnet and some of its properties. Garnets give a spectrum of colour akin to that of a fireworks explosion on New Year’s Eve. This gemstone group, “garnet”, contains more than ten different gemstones with a similar chemical structure. The main difference in the physical properties of the garnet group are slight variations in colour, […]
Christian Names and their Gemstones 1
Christian Names and their Gemstones. For the next few months I will be publishing a monthly list of Christian names and the gemstone that are associated with each name. G F Kunz, one of the most famous gemologist once wrote ” There is a very strong custom of assigning to the various male and female Christian […]
Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone.
Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone. Aquamarine is the Birthstone of March. Aquamarine derives from the Latin “aqua” for water and “mare” for sea. Many superstitions have associations with this gemstone. Believed to be the treasure of mermaids it is said to be especially strong when in water. When its powers began to dwindle, the gem would be placed 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
