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Tourmaline The Alternate Birth Stone for October - The Colored Gemstone Education

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:08:04 +0000

Tourmaline is a large family of Gemstones with more than 100 hues available. Its name comes from the Sinhalese Turmali, meaning mixed Gemstones due to the tendency to confuse Tourmalines with other color gems. Tourmaline from Ceylon was first introduced to the European in the late 1600's or earl...

The Colored Gemstone Education - Peridot The Soothing Green

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:01:07 +0000

Peridot, the gem form of the mineral olivine, traces its jewelry roots back more than 3,500 years. It was first mined by the ancient Egyptian on the island of Zebargad in the Red Sea. Zebargad was known as the "serpent isle", because it was infested with snakes that interfered with mining activ...

Choosing your Engagement and Wedding Ring Setting Buying Guide

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:13:02 +0000

Choosing your ring setting

The setting you choose will be determined primarily by personal taste. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to be familiar with a few of the most common settings so that you have a working vocabulary and some idea of what is available.

Bezel Setting. With setting...

Sterling Silver Basics

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:11:08 +0000

Sterling silver is coming back to fashion, as many jewelry shoppers know, this affordable jewelry is making a comeback on the expense of the more traditional gold jewelry.

If you are not familiar with sterling silver jewelry you should know that it has been around for a long time, the main ...

Natural And Cultured Pearls Understanding The Difference

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:06:00 +0000

Natural pearls:

Natural pearls are pearls that are formed in nature. The pearls is formed when a small object or irritant becomes embedded in the tissue of an oyster or mollusk. In a natural pearl this happens by chance when an irritant such as food, or a parasite lodges itself in the gonad...

Moissanite The Great Diamond Alterative

admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:01:08 +0000

It was a very large meteorite that struck Arizona thousands of years ago. But the biggest impact of that meteorite was not its explosive contact with the earth's surface, but instead was brought about by the smallest traces of an unknown mineral found within it. That mineral was moissanite. An e...

The Gemstone Education - Diamond The Most Precious of Gems

admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:03 +0000

Diamonds are among the most prized substances on earth. Their incomparable brilliance, elegance, durability and mystery have captivated our imagination for thousands of years. Considering the endless lore and mysrique behind this regal stone, it's no wonder that it has come to symbolize the ulti...

The Gemstone Education - Sapphire The Jewel of Sky

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:07:02 +0000

Sapphire has been sought after for thousands of years as the ultimate blue gemstone. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on a giant sapphire that gave its blue reflection to the sky, hence the Latin name "Sapphiru", which means blue.

The gem has long symbolized faith, reme...

Caring For American Indian Jewelry

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:10:04 +0000

American Indian jewelry is one of the most popular styles of jewelry sold throughout the United States. In fact, American Indian jewelry is so popular that men and women all around the world purchase it. Despite the fact that a large number of individuals purchase American Indian jewelry, most in...

Jewelry Guide Where To Buy Fine Jewelry What To Look For In A Jewelry Store Or Online Store

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:13:01 +0000

Celebrating a Special Occasion with Jewelry!

(Part 8)

You want to keep in mind that the warning of "Let the buyer beware" is not limited to jewelry stores or jewelers or one country or one another. Retailers everywhere indulge in the same practices. Any sales with supposedly large d...

Pearls Jewels of the Sea

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:06:03 +0000

Pearls are the traditional Birthstone of June. They are believed to be one of the oldest known gem stones and we don't really know when people started harvesting them. Pearls were the first truly prized gems because of their beauty and rarity, they need no enhancements such as cutting or polishi...

Wholesale Body Jewelry Bulk

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:08:37 +0000

Wholesale body jewelry bulk refers to buying body jewelry in bulk. This is a very good business opportunity, and it is a comparatively easy way to make money. It usually refers to buying body jewelry directly from the manufacturer, and selling it at wholesale prices to retailers who are intereste...

Selecting The Right Diamond Anniversary Or Bride To Be Advice

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:01:35 +0000

Your anniversary is fast approaching. You are ready to pop the question. Or, you just love her enough to want to give her a gorgeous diamond to showcase that love. In any of these cases, the most important thing for you to do is to choose just the right diamond.

Not all have the same worth ...

The Colored Gemstone Education - Opal The Queen of Gems

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:09:25 +0000

Opal, the birth stone for October, is one of nature's most prized gems. The gemstone, which also happens to be the recommended jewelry gift for 14th wedding anniversary, was mined by Eastern European, the Aztecs and ancient tribes of Central Africa. Opals have been featured in the crown of the H...

How You Can Look Amazing With Silver

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:06:35 +0000

Well polished silver is a shiny white metal that reminds one of moonlight. Silver is a cool color. A silvery color resembling reflective surfaces at night when moon beams hit them. The lake at night for example.

The light that silver jewelry casts on the wearer is light moonlight. Lig...