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Synthetic Gemstones: Outdoing Nature?

Synthetic gems are growing in popularity, not because they are a cheaper alternative to real gemstones, but because they are now manufactured to such a high standard that they can often rival the real thing in looks, shine and beauty From cheap princess cut engagement ring. When most people think about synthetic Gems, the first [...]

How to take good care of your Gemstone Jewelry

From unique solitaire engagement rings. Your Jewelry cost a lot, so it should be well-taken care of to extend its life and beauty. Here are some guidelines to take care of your Gemstone Jewelry. Clean it! Cleaning your Gemstone Jewellery doesn’t require any special accessories or appliances. A bowl of water with some drops of [...]

Spotting a Good Gemstone

From emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Jade, a generic term for nephrite and jadeite Gems is regarded as a fascinating Gemstone for collectors and Jewelry enthusiasts. Asian countries regard jade as a valuable antique. Jade is said to have symbolic beauty and energy since it balances creativity and mental agility in Gemstone therapy. Many [...]

Turquoise – a Gorgeous Precious Stone used in Silver Jewelry

Turquoise is a gorgeous gemstone that looks so good in silver turquoise jewelry.       >>  See natural turquoise silver jewellery here Scientifically it’s a blend of phosphates and aluminum with some traces of copper oxide, from which it gets its blue color, and iron, zinc, calcium and manganese oxide. The green color arises [...]

Birthstone Jewelry for December – Turquoise

The precious stone used in December birthstone jewelry is the turquoise, a blue green mineral that is a phosphate of copper and aluminum. >> See Turquoise silver jewellery: Click here It is a rare stone that has been used in decorative pieces and gold and silver jewelry for many thousands of years and was worn [...]

I Want Quartz Crystals

Quartz is the most common mineral on the face of the Earth. Chemically, quartz is a compound called silicon dioxide, SiO2. As a crystal, quartz is used as a semiprecious gemstone. Quartz is a relatively hard stone, 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Quartz is one of the most abundant mineral crystals and can take [...]

Several Considerations When Getting an Engagement Ring

What is in your mind when comes an idea of deciding on an engagement ring? An engagement ring is a thing you should not overlook when you are going to pronounce your romantic intentions for marriage. It is also as a way to show your love and your commitment to your going to be husband [...]

Citrine Crystal

Citrine is a variety of a quartz stone which is usually yellowish to brownish in color. Jewelers find use for this type of quartz as a gem setting on a ring or necklace. Citrine happens to be the most valuable quartz gemstone. How it is formed Under natural conditions, citrine is colored yellow to orange [...]

Amethyst Jewelry

Silver jewellery dresses up beautifully when you add natural gemstones. Amethyst has long been used as gemstones and ornamental stones. Jewelry designers and makers from all around the world have selected amethyst for making jewelry pieces like necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bangles and many other pieces of beautiful and affordable fashion jewelry. The hardness of this [...]

Smokey Quartz Gemstone, Smokey Topaz

Before gemologists had dissected this lustrous brown gemstone, it was known as smoky topaz. Once they dug into the chemical composition of this stone, they realized it wasn’t what it appeared to be-it was actually quartz. Topaz is a fluorine aluminum silicate where as quartz is a silicon dioxide. However, people were familiar with the [...]

Amethysts, History

Amethyst is popularly regarded as a gemstone. Several names have been attributed to it due to its characteristics and variety in colors. The pinkish lavender shade is called ‘Rose de France.’ It is the least sought after variety compared to the intense violet shade called ‘Siberian’ which is the most-sought after shade of all. The [...]

Types Of Quartz Crystal

There are two types or forms of quartz: crystalline which comes in a single crystal and chalcedony which is formed from millions of microcrystals. Quartz may derive its name from the German word Quarz. It is extremely widespread across the earth and comes in just about every colour and form. Of the crystalline form Amethyst [...]