Archive for the ‘Gemstones’ Category

>Gemstone Ratings

May 29th, 2009 by sudha

>When buying a colored gemstone, many people do not pay adequate attention to the gemstone’s rating. Since colored gemstones are less expensive than diamonds and their colors tend to help hide flaws in the stone, people tend to be more forgiving with their analysis of the gems they purchase. However, when determining whether a particular [...]

>Tips on Buying Right Quality Stone

May 26th, 2009 by sudha

>First of all, don’t ask how much you should pay for a one-carat sapphire. A one carat precious stone can be worth few dollars or it can be worth up to $10.000. Quality makes the difference. Fortunately you can see differences in quality if you look at a lot of sapphire, ruby or emerald by [...]

>How to Care for Gemstone Jewelry

May 22nd, 2009 by sudha

>A brand new gemstone has a smooth polish, beautiful color, and a brilliant sparkle. But if you plan on wearing your beloved new piece of gemstone jewelry to death, it’s important to properly care for it to extend its life and beauty. Here are some of the most important tips to keep in mind when [...]

>Pink Gems

May 6th, 2009 by sudha

>Pink is believed to be the universal color of love. It is a light, simple and serene color that emanates a peaceful perspective. The god of beauty which is Venus is characterized by the color pink. It is a combination of white and red, and its energy is determined through the amount of red present. [...]

>Yellow Gems

April 13th, 2009 by sudha

>The meaning of yellow is determined through its different shades. A pure and bright shade of yellow symbolizes happiness and joy. Pale yellow represents an unrequited love and pure energy. Bright and sunny yellow is the representation of awareness and clarity. The different shades of yellow represents different kinds of effect. A yellow-green color conveys [...]

>Colored Gemstones Buying Guide

April 4th, 2009 by sudha

> Natural Colored Natural stones are courtesy of nature, with no interference from humans. Don’t assume that just because it’s natural a stone should carry a high price tag. Prices are driven by desirability, quality, and availability. A brilliantly colored ruby with “perfect” clarity will cost thousands of dollars more than a garnet of similar [...]

>How to Store Gemstone Jewelry

March 20th, 2009 by sudha

>One of the most important rules in storing gemstone jewelry is to keep it well away from the rest of your jewelry. Gemstones are much harder than most precious metals, and have sharp edges that easily nick and scratch the surface of other jewelry. In general, each piece of gemstone jewelry should be store separately [...]

>Zodiac Pendants & Benefits

March 12th, 2009 by sudha

>Zodiac Pendants are made for each zodiac sign. These Zodiac Jewelry are usually made for the 12 sun signs of the zodiac order. The Zodiac Pendants represent not only the person’s zodiac but is also supposed to help the person in attaining better luck and fortune. They can be tailor made or bought ready as [...]

>Sapphires: beautiful beyond blue

March 2nd, 2009 by sudha

>Sapphire is often thought of as being synonymous with the colour blue: you can easily picture sapphire seas. However, sapphire is beautiful beyond blue, in every colour but red, red being the domain of the ruby. The other colours of sapphire can be just as beautiful and rare – or even rarer – than the [...]

>Your Birthstone

February 9th, 2009 by sudha

> Your Birthstone ( traditional, ancient and modern ) January : Garnet , Ruby, Rose Quartz , OnyxFebruary : Amethyst , Onyx , JasperMarch : Aquamarine ,Tourmaline, Blood jasper, QuartzApril : Zircon , Quartz , Sapphire, DiamondMay : Emerald , Chrysoprase , AgateJune : Pearl , Moonstone, AgateJuly : Ruby , Carnelian, OnyxAugust : Peridot [...]