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Although you may not be able to tell the difference between two different pieces of jewelry by just looking at it, there may be very real and significant differences between the pieces. The choice between something that is real and something that is not depends on your preferences and budget. Following are some terms that you can use to help you understand the difference between real and synthetic stones. Natural Stones - These are the stones that are found in nature and have no other treatment than to be cut and polished. These are the real stones that usually have the highest price tags. Genuine Stones - These are the stones that began as natural stones and then were treated in some way that has...

Use of gemstone beads to make jewelry is most widely used in craft industry today because of the diverse patterns, beautiful look and color of beads. The best thing about them is they are affordable and anyone can work very easily with them. Making jewelry seems like child's play while working with gemstones beads. Gemstones are crystalline materials that can be cut and polished. Gemstone beads are made of materials which can be found worldwide; knowing the history of a particular gemstone bead can make the jewelry piece on which it is featured more meaningful to the wearer and, if given as a gift, to the giver. And certainly, for marketing purposes, it is a wonderful selling point when a jeweler is...

Like diamonds, the value of colored gemstones, depends largely on "the 4 C's". Those are Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carets. Unlike diamonds, the value of a colored gemstone is effected most by the color. Color is judged by three criteria: Hue, Saturation and Tone. Generally, stones with strong, pure hues are are more valuable. For instance a slightly orangish-red Ruby will be much less valuable than a stone that is pure red. Saturation refers to the intensity of the color. Highly saturated colors are very vivid. Less saturated colors tend to be more grayish or brownish. Tone refers to how light or dark a gemstone's color is. For example, pink would be a light tone of red. Stones with a very...

Jewelry holds a special place in one's life. It is a valuable asset that that can be passed on from one generation to another. Jewelry embedded with precious and semi-precious gemstones have been a craze for ages. The beauty and clarity of the gems adds to its luster and makes it desirable in different kinds of jewelry. Common jewels that are used Some of the popular gemstones that are used in jewelry include amethyst, garnet, jade, tanzanite, ruby, sapphire, turquoise and zircon. The strength and purity, its cut, clarity and carat weight determines the value of a jewel. Gemstone rings are a popular form of jewelry. Platinum bands with gemstones embed in them are considered an alternative to the...

Celebrating a Special Occasion with Jewelry Jewelry and Gems; The Buying Guide Colored Gemstones When you go to buy colored gemstones, you will find yourself immersed in color; every hue, every shade of the spectrum. There has never been a more exciting time to search for a colored gem because there have never been so many alternatives. Whatever color you prefer, and whatever your budget, there is a sparkling natural gem waiting your discovery. You will see new gems only newly discovered; emerald green garnet (tsavorite), blue and green tanzanite (technically, the green variety should be called green zoisite, since blue zoisite is what we know as tanzanite, "neon" tourmaline from Brazil (Paraiba...

6 Rules for Avoiding Ripoffs and Finding a Great Stone at a Good Price Are there great bargains in gemstones on the internet, as many people claim? Or it as risky as the tourist who buys gems on the street in Bangkok, hoping to sell them at a profit back home, only to find out he's bought worthless glass? The simple answer is that some buyers of gemstones on the internet do get ripped off, or at the very least, get less than they paid for. But at the same time, experienced buyers routinely find excellent buys - perhaps not the fantastic bargains that some claim, but choice and value that far exceed what they can find in retail outlets where they live. So what do you need to know to buy gemstone...

It was not the discoverer, but the discovery that reached the world. The semi-nomadic tribe of Tanzania found a strange yet alluring little piece of rock, which shone like lavender. A naive moment led to establishment of a young and vibrant gemstone in the world of gemstones. Tanzanite, as named after its place of origin was found, the day after lightening struck some tawny little crystals of rock on ground. Surprisingly, because of the intense heat or high temperature of the lightening beam, the color of rock was transformed into an awe-inspiring shade of violet to deep blue, resembling a blue-sapphire or amethyst. Tanzanite, an orchid-hued gemstone, has a unique charm of itself. Angara’s fine...

The sapphire, protector of the innocent, celestial guardian of truth, bringer of health and youth, symbol of the heavens and birthstone for the month of September, is in fact the same stone as the ruby, the mineral corundum. The blue corundum, ranging in color from the lightest blue to deep blue and black, is the same stone as the ruby, the only difference being in the color. The choicest color is the soft velvety blue, approaching the cornflower in shade and exhibiting that color vividly by artificial as well as by natural light. The deeper-colored stones are known as male, and the light-colored ones as female sapphires. Although choice sapphires are rare, a much greater quantity of good and large...

Do you know that gems are not just nice stones? The real reason why they are called precious stones or gems and have such a high value is that they carry positive energy which can help us balance our own energy system. But to use gems properly, one should know their qualities and relation with one's own energy condition. This is where astrology can help us, because one can choose gem stones according to one's birth chart. Aries. Planet: Mars. If Aries wear coral, that will improve their creativity, logical thinking and understanding skills. Taurus. Planet: Venus. Yellow ruby will have a positive effect on their mood, will also help them to turn obstacles they may face into new opportunities. Gemini...

What fairy tales of enchanted princesses and legendary lore of the Arabian Nights does not the mere mention of the ruby conjure up to our imagination! No stone has been more intimately connected with poetry and romance, and few gems can compare either in beauty or value with a perfect ruby. When Solomon exclaimed that "a virtuous woman was more valuable than rubies," and Job, that "the price of wisdom is above rubies," they both mentioned what to them was the most valuable thing in existence. And its value and rarity have not decreased since their time. Today a perfect ruby of five carats will fetch at least five times the value of a diamond of the same size and quality, while rubies without flaw or...

In antiquity, precious stones were diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire and pearl, sometimes the opal was also considered a precious stone. Everything else is considered semi-precious gemstones. Among the popular semi-precious stones and less expensive ones are the amethyst, turquoise, aquamarine, topaz, peridot, opal, tourmaline, alexandrite, garnet (but the green garnet could cost more.) Today we still use these terms in the world of jewelry. So our initial understanding is that precious stones are of greater quality, of greater importance and higher priced, and semi-precious meaning of less commercial value than precious. This clearly indicates that these terms are marketing terms, and ultimately...

Stones have been worn by both women and men since prehistoric times. Just as in the jewelry of modern times, beautiful stones, rare and colorful, are most often the dominant feature of a piece with a metallic setting for ornamentation. The stones used in the crafting of fine jewelry are generally divided into two classes- precious stones and semi-precious stones. These terms are used heavily in the commercial world of jewelry when considering variety and value. While artistic merits are only a matter of opinion, the value of a stone is what it will bring in the marketplace. It should also be mentioned that many people, collectors and general consumers alike, prefer the rare to the beautiful. These...

One of the most important elements for making quality photos of jewelry is the illumination. The lighting should not inflect any unwanted hues of color. The best type lighting that is easily obtainable has been fluorescent for many years, but not all jewelry looks as natural under fluorescent lights. In fact, some gem stones and other jewelry items need halogen light for the best pictures. Among these exceptions are emeralds, pearls, rubies, opals, and amethysts. Halogen provides warm light, whereas fluorescent will cause a shift in the color of the stones. It's vital that a photographer learn to use the best light source for whatever jewelry item is being photographed. Natural sunlight might seem...

Nobody is completely sure where the tradition of birth gem stones comes from but many biblical scholars and anthropologists seem to think that their original assignments came from symbolism on the Breast of Aaron. The Breastplate of Aaron was a one of a kind ritual garment that was set with twelve gemstones. They corresponded with the twelve months of the year and the twelve months of the Zodiac. However since the times before Christ there have been many different systems for determining which birth stones belong to which month. Here is a breakdown of the birthstone gemstones as they are assigned to each month by different cultures and beliefs. January - If you were born in the month of January...

type="text/javascript"> Move Forward With the Power of Tiger Eye Gem Stone The tiger eye gem stone is a favorite stone amongst gem collectors, perhaps the most popular with the exception of the precious gemstones.It is beloved for for both its strong earthly appearance and also its tradtional supernatural meanings. I have some tiger eye stones and I hope that you will as well. Tiger eye gems are mainly found in South Africa, which is appropriately suited to the stone's name! Its name is "tiger eye" because its natural color and its black stripes look like the orange color and black stripes of the tiger.And just like the jungle animal it represents, the tiger eye stone represents power and struggle...

Have you ever imagined finding precious gemstones or treasure? Do you have an interest in Gemology? I recently watched a program called "Cash and Treasures" on the Travel Channel. Basically, the hostess goes around to different locations in search of treasure. The episode that sparked my interest was when the hostess when to the Himalaya Mine to look for precious gemstones. With a name like Himalaya Mine, I expected it to be in some remote location in Asia. Instead, I learned the Himalaya Mine is right in my backyard. I live in San Diego County and as it turns out the Himalaya Mine is just a short drive from my house. The mine has an interesting history that is a bit too long to go into much detail...

Diamond rings set with gemstones are versatile pieces of jewelry. The gemstone can be a birthstone, it can mark a significant event or it can be fashionable, or any combination of these. Indeed birthstone rings set with diamonds are very popular as significant gifts for a special lady in your life. Gemstones can be precious, such as diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire, or semi-precious, which pretty much accounts for everything else. And they come in a myriad of colors too. Some, such as peridot gemstones, are idiochromatic. This means that their color arises from an intrinsic ingredient of the gemstone. Because the mineral or element responsible for producing the color is always integral to the...

Colorful choices in colored Gemstones Translucent to opaque varieties - Rhodochrosite Rhodochrosite is a new comer to the jewelry business. While sought by rock hounds for many years and a favorite of beginning lapidaries, rhodochrosite appeared only occasionally outside of rock and mineral shows frequented by hobbyists. A member of the carbonate mineral group, rhodochrosite is a relatively soft stone occurring in both a rare transparent and a more common non-translucent variety. For practical purposes, we will discuss the latter, more readily available form. A lovely red to almost white color, often with agate like curved lines creating a design in contrasting shades of red or pink, rhodochrosite...

These days, you can buy anything online, and that includes ruby jewelry. But how do you ensure that you get what you pay for or even secure a great deal? Here are our tips on safe ruby jewelry shopping online. Before you start shopping, it's important to know something about rubies. A ruby is an expensive purchase, so you should make sure that you get your money's worth. Look for rubies that are a pure, deep red as these are the most valuable. Lighter colored or brownish red rubies are not as good. All rubies have minor defects known as inclusions. The less noticeable these are the better. Burma or Myanmar rubies are the best ones, and you can secure beautiful rubies from the US, Australia and...

All the special occasions during the year when we give gifts. In addition to Christmas or birthdays, there are other special occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and even Valentine's Day. If you design and make jewelry, then you probably often choose to make your own gifts. When the time comes to make a gift, where do you start. How do you design a jewelry gift that you can give with confidence? How can you be sure that the recipient will enjoy and wear the gift? While there are no guarantees, these tips may help you in the design of a perfect gift. gemstone jewelry These questions may be helpful in the analysis. Does the person your are designing a gift for normally wear a lot of jewelry...

Everyone is familiar with emerald, one of the four traditional precious gems. But many people don't realize that emerald is a member of a notable gemstone family called beryl. The other, less famous, beryls include aquamarine, morganite, golden beryl and bixbite. It's fair to say that the delicate blue-green aquamarine is the second most famous beryl, though not the rarest. Bixbite, the red beryl, is extremely rare and is found in only a few locations in Utah and New Mexico in the USA. Aquamarine is found in most locations where ordinary beryl is found, including Brazil, Australia, Burma, China, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Though...

Aquamarine is a pastel and serene stone representing the soul of ocean. It truly justifies its name meaning “water of the sea”. It is a blue green variety of gem belonging to the family to beryl. Although it not a color intense stone its brilliance combined with its light colored body makes it to be a die heart beauty. Due to its good refractive index and stellar appearance it could be rightly called as a blue colored displacer for diamond. Aquamarine belongs to the family of beryl and unlike emerald, which belongs to the same family, it has good brilliance. Some pale colored varieties give appearance of diamonds and are breathtakingly beautiful. Aquamarine jewelry has a reputation of its own...

March's birthstone and the traditional stone for a nineteenth wedding anniversary, Aquamarine is the greenish-blue to blue-green variety of the mineral beryl (which includes emerald and the pink variety called morganite). The name comes from the Latin for "sea water." People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine magically conveyed insight and foresight. Holding one in the mouth allowed a person to call up spirits to answer life's most vexing questions. Water that an aquamarine had soaked in was prescribed for eye troubles, respiratory diseases, and hiccups. Many huge aquamarines have been found. One well-formed crystal found in Brazil in 1920 weighed 243 pounds. It was 19 by 16 inches, greenish...

Ruby derives its name from the Latin word for red, "rufus". The beauty, rarity and historical mystique of Rubies are undeniable. Ruby is July's birthstone, the gemstone for Capricorns and the traditional 15th and 40th anniversary gift. With the earliest record for the mining of Rubies dating to more than 2,500 years ago, the historical mystique and beauty of Rubies is as colorful as the legends and lore that surround this most precious of gems. Prized throughout history, many believed that mystical powers lay hidden within this intensely colored red gemstone. The fiery crimson color of Rubies caused many civilizations to associate them with passion, love and romance. Rubies were also thought to...

Updating your attire can be as simple as adding a few pieces of gemstone jewelry. Most times when we feel like scrapping our entire wardrobe and starting anew, what we really need is to update our jewelry wardrobe. Adding a fabulous gemstone necklace (or two) and a couple of gemstone bracelets to our outfit of the day can instantly update our look and take us from drab to fab in seconds! The vibrant colors, shapes and textures of gemstone jewelry make it a very attractive alternative to traditional silver or gold necklaces or bracelets. Because gem jewelry is so versatile, it's very easy to incorporate it with casual or dressy attire and is appropriate for daytime or evening wear. Gemstone necklaces...

The first thing on your priority list should be to find a reputable online dealer to shop from and then you can work from there. You basically have two options when you are browsing websites in search of great deals on designer gemstone rings. The first option is to buy from the designers websites themselves such as the David Yurman website. You will find a multitude of choices there but at the same time you are going to be paying top dollar. The other option is to consider shopping for replica designer gemstone rings and they will come in a broad range of prices that will give you more options. What you don't want to do, is pay top dollar for the genuine article and end up receiving a cheap...

(c)Copyright 2009, Gemology and Color:  Pink sapphires deepen in color with when higher quantity of chromium is found in the stone.  The deeper the color pink, the higher their monetary value. Long ago, it was decided that all gemstones of the mineral corundum should be referred to as sapphire, except the red colour, which was called ruby. But pink is really just light red. The International Colored Gemstone Association has passed a resolution that the light shades of red should be included in the category ruby, since it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, pink shades are now known either as pink ruby or pink sapphire. Either way, these gems are among the...

Blue sapphires have come and gone but little is heard about the pink sapphires. Unaware of the fact that rubies and sapphires are essentially the same mineral; our ancestors termed them to be different. All stones with the mineral corundum were deemed to be sapphires with a single exception of the red colored stone which was famous as the ruby. However, the international colored gemstone association passed a law that all stones that are red in color and appear in shades of red should be known as the ruby because the decision of where the red ends and the pink begins was a tough one. Hence, pink gemstones came to be known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. Nevertheless, this stone is admired and...

All opals are made of silicon dioxide and water. The amount of water varies and determines the fragility of the individual stone. This gemstone is formed when silicon dioxide becomes wet and turns to a gel. This gel substance then works its way into the open spaces between rocks and caves. As it sets, an opal is formed. Typically, the gemstone retains about 10% water content which makes it quite soft and delicate. They also come in a variety of colors-shades of blue, green, pink, black, white, red, yellow and orange. This stone is coveted for its play of color which is the dazzling display of color as light bounces off the spheres of silica. The fire opal is one gemstone that is less desired for its...

Even though there were a few early hard works, successful gem synthesis began in the late 1800s with the development of synthetic ruby by the flame-fusion method. The need for a variety of high-quality crystals for a range of industrial applications (i.e. optics components, laser crystals and other uses), and the increased awareness of crystal growth mechanisms, have since combined to yield the production of a wide variety of crystals, some of which are synthetic counterparts of natural gemstones. A synthetic gem material has the similar chemical composition and crystal structure as a natural gem mineral. In contrast, a gem stimulant or imitation has the appearance of a natural gemstone, but has a...

"Things are distinct not in their essence but in their appearance; in other words, in their relation to one to whom they appear. This is art, the truth of which is not in substance or logic, but in expression. Abstract truth may belong to science and" ~ Rabindranath Tagore (Indian Poet, Playwright and Essayist, Won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, 1861-1941) The quotation above has been made to relate to human relations, and emotions, underlying beneath them. Every emotion and expression reflected by them is very different from each other. Similarly, it goes for gemstones which Mother Nature, caresses and nurtures within her womb. Various gemstones like alexandrite, amethyst, bixbite, amber...

Gemstones always have a high demand around the world and among them, Tanzanite ranks high. It is a blue gem with a hint of purple. The gemstone is unique for it is found only in the Merelani Hills of northern Tanzania in Africa. The rarity of the stone makes Tanzanite jewelry very costly. But yet, Tanzanite jewelry is very popular among jewelry lovers, thanks to its brilliant color and luster. It witnesses the highest sale in the United States besides in countries like India, Israel and Germany. Green Tanzanite is the rarest type of Tanzanite available. Features of Tanzanite: -The gemstone is reddish brown in color when at raw state. After extraction, it is treated at 600 degrees temperature in a...

http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> Silver Jewelry has made a big comeback in the fashion & ornament industry. Presenting a striking collection of exotic sterling silver jewelry, along with an in-depth information about its manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, catalogs, trade leads and much more. Silver jewelry is the most popular jewelry for people under 30 for two reasons. First, silver jewelry is much more affordable than gold or platinum. Second, there is a far larger selection of unique silver jewelry than other precious metals. Because the cost of silver is much less than gold or platinum, jewelry designers have the freedom to create new designs often. While...

aribbean's outer beauty is enchanting - dazzling turquoise seas, incredible beaches, and colorful tropical panoramas. But two of the countries found here also have their own brand of “inner beauty” - semi-precious stones found nowhere else on earth. Caymanite Found only in the Cayman Islands on Grand Cayman's East End and the bluff on Cayman Brac, Caymanite is rare, indeed. Volcanic activity created the semi-precious stone. When volcanic ash poured down on rocks below, it formed sediments. Over time, those sediments hardened into rocks, creating a type of dolomite. Because each layer's mineral content differed, each layer's color varies. In the polished stones, this creates colored...