Opal – A Kaleidoscope of Beauty A stone of adoration and mystery, the opal is the national stone of Australia and the birthstone of those born in the month of October. Although Australia is known for an abundant supply of opals, it is believed that one faraway place holds untold amounts of the precious opal. Unfortunately, its out-of-this-world beauty is in fact, far far away….on...
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Gemstone Jewelry
For a September birthday girl, or as a symbol of truth, fidelity and sincerity, Sapphire jewelry is the perfect gift of love and commitment. Steeped in history, there are number of interesting sapphire facts, including the ancient belief that lovers’ gave sapphires because they would not shine if the wearer had been unfaithful. Today it is a beloved gemstone, worn by princesses and fashionable women...
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Gemstone Engagement Rings Presenting her with a lovely diamond engagement ring may be the norm, but perhaps it’s time to mix it up a bit. White diamonds are grand, but what about rubies, sapphires, & emeralds; stunning gemstones that really make her engagement ring pop. Try one on for size. Here are just some of our favorite gemstone engagement rings to make her dazzle and...
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From the cat walk to the walkways of “any place” the one fashion essential you are sure to notice is the pendant necklace. It’s the perfect piece of jewelry to take you seamlessly from one season to the next. Choose a gemstone necklace with a big bold statement, or a gentle spray of diamonds against a gentle scooped neck blouse, the pendant is a stunning...
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Peridot, the official August birthstone, has been mined for around 4,000 years and is spoken of in the bible, under pitdah, its Hebrew name. The peridot gemstone was especially enjoyed by the Egyptians, and was known as the gem of the sun. Worn to ward off evil spirits, this lovely pale green precious stone does not disappoint when set in a unique piece of gemstone...
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It is believed that Napoleon gave Josephine a piece of peridot jewelry as a symbol of his love. You can do the same with the August birthstone, Peridot, the gemstone of the sun, in its mystical shades of green. Cushion-Cut Peridot and Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold (7mm) Style# CBP183 Half-Eternity Pave-Set Thin Peridot Stacking Ring 14k White Gold (0.65ct) Style# IR945 Asscher Cut...
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Bet you knew that garnets are the January birthstone and are given to commemorate the 2nd wedding anniversary. Did you also know that a piece of garnet jewelry makes a great gift to profess your loyalty and affection with? Now read on for some interesting, lesser known, fun facts about garnets. Luscious like Pomegranate The most common color of the garnet gemstone is deep red. It’s...
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As with anything, there are the facts you know and facts you don’t. To make matters even more difficult, sometimes the facts aren’t facts at all. Somewhere in between folklore and frivolity lies the truly fun stuff. So here are a few fun things you might not know about Blue Topaz. Blue Topaz is the birthstone of December Topaz cools down boiling water Blue topaz...
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Real pearls are either formed naturally or “cultured” by pearl farmers. Genuine pearls take many years to develop within the confines of an oyster. Pearl farmers develop pearls by placing irritants inside the oyster that cause it to secrete a substance that hardens around the irritant, forming the nacre of the pearl. As stunning and irresistible as pearls are, don’t be fooled, imitation pearls abound....
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Gemstones have fascinated us for centuries. Countless legends and folklore have spun out of this fascination. Unusual powers related to mental and material wellness have been attributed to gemstones in various cultures. Read on to discover the mystical charms associated with gemstones. Agate is considered to offer protection from bad dreams, stress and the draining of energy. Amethyst is believed to be a stone of...
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