Oct
30
2009

(ARA) – You probably have some important women to shop for this season – maybe a wife or daughter, your mom or sister. Need some ideas? Think jewelry.
The wide variety of gem colors, shapes and sizes could make finding the perfect jewelry gift a little intimidating. But even if you procrastinated and now are looking [...]
Sep
15
2009

Soft, sublime and blue, aquamarines have a distinct look and color that makes them stand apart amongst all other gemstones. The lovely color of this stone reflects clear blue skies and the serene seas. The most admired quality of aquamarines is that they flatter most skin tones and eye color, the main reason behind their [...]
May
03
2008
When hunting for the best birthday present for your mother’s birthday, make a beeline to the jewelry store. Gemstone jewelry pieces are always a hit with women. Yes, gemstone jewelry will probably burn a small hole in your pocket, but hey, it’s your mother’s birthday! This woman has spend long years of looking after you [...]
Dec
21
2007
The sapphire diamond jewelry is made with two of the most prized stones in the world. The diamond has been on the most favored lists ever since it was first discovered and so was the sapphire – each for different reasons. The diamond is sought after because it symbolizes eternal youth and beauty while the [...]
May
16
2007
When you buy an engagement ring, most people think diamonds and don’t go any more complex than that for choices for their ring. However, if you limit yourself to just one stone, then you’re missing a chance to buy a ring with a little more depth for your future wife. Try taking a look at [...]
Apr
16
2007
In the past, the trend has always been to get your partner a diamond engagement ring. Everyone was talking about it, and it was written everywhere – what kind of diamonds were appropriate for what price ranges, and how diamonds should be chosen for your lady. And diamonds are still intensely popular – they are [...]
Apr
16
2007
One of the nice things about a sapphire engagement ring is its color which, if it is purple, makes it one of a kind and it is especially bewitching when seen to change colors as it comes into contact with different lighting conditions. You might even perceive the ring to be two separate rings when [...]
Apr
15
2007
Cutting gemstones is often called lapidary. It is a process intended to transform a rough stone into a gem by bringing out its luster and color. There are several types of gemstone cuts that are common today.
The round cut, also referred to as a round brilliant cut has 57 facets. A facet is one of [...]
Apr
12
2007
Most people have favorite, favorite foods, favorite movies, and favorite colors. Favorite colors can be used to help find a specific item of clothing, a specific car, or even a specific gemstone. Gemstones are available in almost every color, including the red rubies, the blue and multicolored sapphires, the green emeralds and many other colored [...]
Mar
26
2007
Gem settings are used to emphasize the beauty of a particular gem. There are many types of gem settings, including the prong setting. The Prong setting is the most common type of gem setting. Like all gem settings, there are some good points and bad points to the prong setting. These pros and cons of [...]