Archive for December, 2008

>Basic Diamond Facts

December 17th, 2008 by sudha

> Diamond is probably the most wanted gemstone in the world. But what do you know about diamonds? 1. Diamond is the hardest substance in the earth. However, with its astounding resistance to scratches, it is also very brittle that it will break into pieces when you hammer it. The land of South Africa is [...]

>Diamond Colors

December 17th, 2008 by sudha

> Hope Diamond – a grayish blue diamond that originated from India. This precious stone is currently at the Smithsonian National Museum. Blue Diamonds – a very rare kind of diamond that is originally white in color. But due to heating, it can turn into blue. Black Diamonds – these are also called the “carbonado”. [...]

>Bead Jewelry-The Fascinating Agate Beads

December 17th, 2008 by sudha

>The Agate Beads are the beads having great luster, varied colors and are highly durable. They are well known for their noticeable property of balancing the yin yang energy, healing protection, calming and courage. These healing and other properties of the Agate Beads depend to some extent on the color of the Agate Bead. The [...]

>Jade Jewelry-Fascinating Jade Beads

December 16th, 2008 by sudha

>The jade beads are valued and looked upon with respect since a very long time by the Chinese. The previously written symbol for kings in China was a string of jade beads. And even today, they are allied with a symbol of high class and authority in China. Jade bead was regarded as an important [...]

>Baroque Pearls-Fresh Water Pearls

December 14th, 2008 by sudha

>Baroque Pearls are the freshwater pearls that are defined by a specific feature of having an irregular, undefined, and unusual shape. Baroque pearls do not have a specific shape. Most of the freshwater pearls are the baroque pearls as these pearls are the mantle tissue nucleated pearls instead of the bead-nucleated ones. Thus, they do [...]

>Jessica Simpson’s Engagement Ring – Celebrate’s Ring

December 13th, 2008 by sudha

>Jessica reportedly dreamed of her wedding day ever since she was a little girl. Nick Lachey proposed with a four carat pear shaped diamond highlighted by two side stones, set in platinum. The picture-perfect proposal took place on a yacht off the coast of Hawai. He sealed the deal on their wedding day, presenting her [...]

>Pearls-Queen of Gems

December 13th, 2008 by sudha

>Pearls are known as the Queen of Gems for centuries. There are of two types of pearls; Natural & Cultured Cultured pearls differ from natural pearls as irritant is deliberately inserted into the oyster. Pearls are named after the place from which they are harvested. Pearls have wide spectrum of colors from black, white, and [...]

>Glass Pearls-Different Shapes of Glass Pearl beads

December 13th, 2008 by sudha

>The Glass Pearl beads are available in a number of interesting and varying shapes that you must have not even seen or thought of. Thus, they are classified in an extremely astonishing manner. For instance, the Glass Pearl beads are categorized as carved, round, cubic, flower shaped, heart shaped, star shaped, alphabet shaped and many [...]

>Opals Jewelry-Care, Cleaning & Storing Tips, Guide, Advice about Opal Jewelry

December 12th, 2008 by sudha

>Caring for opals Opal is a relatively soft, porous stone that’s subject to damage in a number of different ways. Because opals contain water, many of the care tips for opals involve water in one way or another. Experts offer the following advice: If you store your opal jewelry in a safe deposit box, put [...]

>Diamonds Are the Perfect Gift For All Occassions

December 12th, 2008 by sudha

>Diamonds are forever – made for each other – Diamonds are timeless stones that are never out of style whatever the hottest trend is. Every woman wants to own a diamond in some form, be it a necklace or a bracelet or a ring. Before, every woman has to wait for a suitable man to [...]