What Makes September's Birthstone, Sapphire, So Special?
September 12, 2018
The popular gemstone sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The most common form of sapphire is the bright blue stone we usually associate the word sapphire with, but this stone actually comes in several shades. Red is the only color that a sapphire hasn’t been found in. Sapphires are mined in several areas of Madagascar, Australia, Brazil, China, India and several parts of South East Asia.
View full article →
What Makes Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon December's Birthstones Special?
September 12, 2018
The last month of the calendar year is the second month of the year which has as many as three gemstones associated as birthstones. These three stones are zircon, turquoise and tanzanite. The color blue is the common factor between these three stones. Another thing common to all three is that they are all moderately priced yet exquisitely beautiful.
View full article →
What Makes Opal and Tourmaline October's Magical Birthstones - Giliarto
September 12, 2018
Like March, the month of October also has two gemstones associated as birthstones. These two stones are tourmaline and opal. With two gemstones, each of which is available in a variety of shades, those born in October have a great variety to pick from. Tourmaline can come in a variety of colors depending on the trace elements of different minerals inside it. Opal also has diffractive properties and can reflect different shades of color to the viewer.
View full article →
What Is the Significance of November's Birthstone?
September 12, 2018
November is another month which has two birthstones associated with it. These stones are topaz and citrine. This is one set of two stones which have several similarities, and they have often been mistaken for each other as well.
View full article →
What Makes Garnet the Perfect January Birthstone?
September 09, 2018
Just like each period of 30 days is associated with a particular horoscope sign, similarly each birth month has come to be associated with a certain gemstone. It is believed that the number twelve ties all of this together – there are twelve months in a year and there are twelve signs in the zodiac.
View full article →
Looking for Dazzling Diamond Alternatives?
September 09, 2018
A diamond is forever, and a diamond is a woman’s best friend. But a diamond is also pretty costly. So even if you love diamonds, it might not always be possible to spend a little fortune on buying a costly diamond. But those who wish to look good and stay ahead of the fashion race know that no look is complete without a trinket. So what is the honorable way out of this dilemma of whether to splurge money on a diamond and look good or save money and look ordinary without a stone adorning your look?
View full article →
How Special is Designing Your Own Wedding Ring?
September 09, 2018
A marriage is a special occasion in everyone’s life. It signifies the passage into a new phase of life. A couple getting married wants to make this day as memorable as they can, and put considerable thought and effort into it. It all starts with the venue, and some couples choose to have a destination wedding at an old castle or a secluded island. Then a guest list is prepared with great care. Too short, and you risk offending some friends and family if they are left out. But with a long list, you can easily overshoot your budget. Then comes the menu of food and drink to be served during the wedding. And last but not the least, the clothes and jewelry that the bride and groom would wear.
View full article →
How Can You Craft Jewelry for Every Special Moment?
September 09, 2018
One doesn’t need an excuse to buy jewelry. But if there is an occasion to buy jewelry, one doesn’t want to miss it either. People buy jewelry for their marriages, to commemorate marriages (anniversaries), to celebrate some achievement, for attending others’ marriages, or simply because they feel like it.
View full article →
Is the Tradition of Engagement Rings in America a Timeless Love Story?
August 30, 2018
Engagement rings given by the groom or exchanged by the bride and groom are so common today, but it might be difficult to believe that there was nothing called an engagement ring just 6 centuries ago. Over the years, social mores and economic conditions have dictated the way the giving and receiving of these rings has changed. But let us take a step back and see where and how it all started, and what changes the customs have gone through are, and what the traditions are today.
View full article →
Tips how to measure your finger size
August 30, 2018
When you are buying a ring for yourself, there is no fear of whether the ring will slip off because of being too loose, or prevent you from putting it on because it is too tight. You can try on as many rings as you want and convey your correct size to the jeweler. The trouble with ring size is when you need to buy the ring for someone else, especially if that person is unable to accompany you to the jeweler or even worse, when you are planning to gift the ring as a surprise.
View full article →
Exploring the World of Silver - All You Need to Know
August 30, 2018
Silver was first mined more than 5000 years ago in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Anatolia (Turkey). Those civilizations had advanced understanding of metallurgy and had begun using cupellation to purify silver. The silver that they obtained from mines had traces of copper and lead, and in cupellation, they used to blow air over molten silver ore. The oxygen formed oxides of the other metal impurities of silver are taken out, leaving a much purer form of silver. Silver has a tendency to often appear together with lead. The mineral galena is made of lead sulfide.
View full article →