Amethyst Gemstone and Silver Amethyst Jewelry

February 25th, 2010

Amethyst is believed to be originated from Greece, as the name is derived from the Greek word “amethystos” which means “not drunken”. Ancient Greeks used to believe that using amethyst wine cups for drinks would prevent drunkenness and poisoning. People accept amethyst as fortunate stone which fetches peace, charm, good luck and protection. Even this relative of quartz is prized for meditation and healing properties.

Amethyst, the popular gemstone when studded in any kind of jewelry, raises its charm and beauty to many folds. This violet or purple colored stone is available in many different shapes and sizes making it the perfect material for male as well the female jewelry.

Amethyst is used in different kinds of jewelry like cubic zirconia jewelry, sterling silver jewelry etc. Amethyst jewelry is popularly liked and chosen due to its stunning purple brilliance. One of the other features makes this amethyst birthstone jewelry the widely accepted one is its affordable price. This semi precious stone, Amethyst jewelry puts heavy image on heart and mind but is light on pockets.

Amethyst widely used in birthstone pendants, birthstone rings and birthstone bracelets for both males and females born in the month of February. Amethyst cuff links, Amethyst tiepins are uniquely designed for February born males. Ladies born in February adorn amethyst earrings, amethyst brooches, amethyst anklets and amethyst nose pins.

Green Amethyst Pendants
Green Amethyst Pendants

Whether it’s the jewelry made of amethyst or any décor piece all holds stunning and eye catching looks. One measure should be kept in mind while treasuring amethyst, as amethyst can change color under excessive heat. The purple color of amethyst gets lighter or turns yellow in contact of sunlight.

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February Birthstone:Amethyst Jewelry

February 8th, 2010

Birthstones are actually the gemstones corresponding to the birth month. Birthstones are considered lucky and have been used in jewelry since ancient times. Each month of the Georgian calendar is associated with its own unique gemstone and that very gemstone is referred as birthstone for that particular month. Each birthstone has its own enchanted properties, showering good luck and prosperity to its wearer.

Like every month, the second month of the Georgian calendar, February is also associated with its unique birthstone. The beautiful crystal with a purple or violet lure, Amethyst is the birthstone for all born in the month of February. Amethyst is also considered the zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. Even this semi-precious stone is linked with the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.

Amethyst crystals are valued in jewelry, when studded in pendants, bracelets, necklaces, rings, or earrings. Even Amethyst Jewelry holds important place in the personalized jewelry also. Amethyst Jewelry esteemed as cool and tranquil birthstone jewelry for all February born people.

Amethyst Birthstone Rng
Amethyst Birthstone Rng

The purple color of this gemstone symbolizes royalty and when this amethyst is used with sterling silver jewelry, makes it irresistible jewelry piece for any one. Due to its great color combinations as the purple color of the gemstone completely compliments the silver colored jewelry. Even rough or tumbled amethyst is commonly used for crafting large ornaments which equally marks the style and fashion.

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Craving for Classy and Unique Fascination?

January 27th, 2010

Try gemstone jewelry and I am sure your quest for classy and unique magnetism will be quenched. The trend of jewelry popped up approximately 100,000 years ago. Since, that time people wear jewelry as adornment to accentuate their looks and fling an aristocratic allure. At present, jewelry has become an essential part of one’s wardrobe. People of every class, group, and society love wearing jewelry. It not only adds ethnic and sassy look to the entire persona of the wearer but reveals your taste and style sense.

With the rise of consciousness regarding beauty and swank, the desire to look attractive and unique has also mushroomed. In order to fling a distinct fashion statement, people have started showing their keen interest in fascinating and rakish beauty of gemstones. These days the demand of gemstone jewelry has up surged because it is exceptional, exclusive, dashing and has a personal touch. People who are fashion cognizant and have an eye for luxurious accessories, love to flash their wealth with the mesmerizing charm of gemstone jewelry.

Malachite Sterling Silver Ring
Malachite Sterling Silver Ring

If you too are a fashion buff who loves to make a statement each time when you step out of your door, gemstone jewelry can speak up for you. Match your jewelry item smartly and reveal the diva inside you through your gemstone embellished jewelry. You can make a proper mix-and-match of your jewelry and become a face in the crowd. With a little smartness and eye on trend buzz, anyone can become a trend setter. Buy gemstone jewelry and wear it on various occasions and enjoy compliments for your mesmerizing collection.  I am sure your admirer will love to praise you for your jaw drop beauty. With a conscious creativity and imagination you can customize matchless splendor. Always keep your style quotient ravishing with the charm of gemstone jewelry. I am sure with the addition of classy and stunning gemstone jewelry in your fashionable wardrobe; all your style related problems will vanish away.  So, get ready for a classy and unique magnetism of gemstones; enjoy the gorgeous spark of gemstones.

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Everlasting Beauty Of Jewelry

January 18th, 2010

Beauty of jewelry is forever. It’s a desire of every woman to don the graceful, precious and timeless ornaments as it reveals her inner beauty and splash a royal attitude. We all crave for fine jewelry as it reflects an embodiment of style, royalty, splendor, and lavishness. It also signifies stunning glamour and grace.

Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring

Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring

The charisma of a beautifully crafted jewelry item is more than any other accessory. The best thing about jewelry is that, fashion can fade but jewelry is eternal. That is why it can be effortlessly handed down through generations and each time you see the jewelry, you are more fascinated to its lure. Jewelry surpasses time and age. The evergreen designs and magnetic charm of jewelry makes it desired by women over any other thing. This is the sole reason women across the globe crave for jewelry.

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Amethyst -Ultimate gift of Love

January 11th, 2010

If you love someone, it becomes very important to show that how much you care for her. Even a little smile on the face of your beloved will rekindle the sparks of passion in your heart. If you want to make your partner feel the very special and unique happiness this season, gift her something that will make her feel that she is the love of your life. If you are looking for a present to make your special someone feel amazingly great, try gemstone jewelry in Amethyst. It can not only make an ultimate gift of love but will make your beloved feel proud.

Once upon a time Amethyst was admired over diamonds as it was very powerful. And this is one of the good reason that you should gift it to your loved ones. It is a symbol of care, love, protection, power and luxury. It assures your loved ones of that you are gifting them the power to overcome difficulties and tough times. But the best reason to gift Amethyst is that, it is believed that the purple gemstone called Amethyst has unique and brilliant powers to strengthen the bond between lovers. That is why it is considered ideal for anniversaries and engagements jewelry. The color purple is also associated with the fact that it brings sweet dreams, deep and sound sleep. It also protects against poison and that makes it a useful gemstone as far as meditation and healing are concern.

Amethyst jewelry gives a grandiose impact as the color of this stone, purple, is associated with royalty and class. It gives an aristocratic feel to wear jewelry accented with Amethyst and women love to romance with the elegant and elite charisma that it adds to her panache. It is a beautiful gemstone that can bedazzle your sweetheart’s personality and heart. Amethyst is a powerful stone; apart from embellishing the beauty of wearer it has immense powers to ingrain the feeling of wellness. Plus it has some healing powers and it can help fighting against addictions, arthritis aches, headaches. Amethyst can balance blood sugar levels, brain imbalances and it is a wonderful remedy for stomach disorders. Amethyst can relax and calm the mind of wearer; it relieves headaches and helps imbibing spirituality to ones mind. It also believed that it brings good luck and enhances trust and friendship.

All the above mentioned properties, enticing beauty and royal feeling, makes it a perfect gift for your loved ones. It is a dazzling gemstone and it can add mystic charm to your relationship. So, gift your beloved the ultimate gift of love and enjoy your romance like never before.

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Petrified Peanut Wood

January 7th, 2010

It is an exceptional stone found near Carnarvon, Western Australia. It came from trees which grew 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period .Peanut wood Read the rest of this entry »

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Gemstone Of January- Garnet

January 6th, 2010

Garnet is beautiful gemstone that symbolizes purity and truth; it is also an emblem of love and compassion. The precious and flawless gem is the birthstone of those lucky people born in the month of January; it is also the Zodiac stone for the Aquarius. In the present scenario of gemstone industry, Garnet is considered as one of the most popular, versatile and elegant gemstone that is greatly variable in colors and varieties.

Garnet Gemstone Silver Ring

Garnet Gemstone Silver Ring


Silver Garnet Earring

Silver Garnet Earring

We can trace the use of Garnet as a precious stone even in the prehistoric times, mainly in the Bronze Age. At that time Garnet was chiefly used as an abrasive as well as a precious stone. The Czechoslovakian of the Bronze Age wore Garnet necklaces and it was found in their graves. History is evident that the ostentatious gemstone, Garnet, was adorned and appreciated by the rich and royal people. Europeans in the 18th century had an opinion that good luck will follow them if they will wear Garnet pendants. That is the soul reason that paintings of that time witness kings and other luxury driven people with exquisite Garnet pendants. Even the ancient Egyptians and Sumerians of the 19th century ornamented the gemstone, but it was replaced with bracelets. When it comes to prehistoric cultures, even the ancient Greeks used to wear Garnet earrings as they assumed that it could lead to set of scales of their anger and also perk up their self-esteem.

Garnet as a gemstone has an assorted reputation. It acquires high index of refraction, is quiet durable, hard, has an appealing insignia, is magnificently transparent, lacks cleavage and that is why Garnet is ranked as one of the most desired gemstone. It is also believed that Garnet has a close association with the important glands like thyroid and spleen. It believed that the voguish gemstone helps cleanse and purify both thyroid and spleen. It is generally apprehended in the hand or positioned on top of the head while meditating or searching on past lives. It helps in maintaining the wearer’s security level, spiritual awareness and boosts the sex drive. It’s a piece of matchless beauty, and if you are born in the month of January, you surely deserve such a spotless beauty in your jewelry collection.

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Art of Giving Gift

December 22nd, 2009

If you love someone, you care for her emotions and you want to make the special someone feel great. Giving a gift to your special friend, relative, sweetheart or any one you love is more than going to a shop and spending money. A real gift is getting a special thing as a token of love for anyone who is attached to your life. Giving gifts is actually an art that involves the affection and sentiments of both the person, who gifts and the one who receives. Anything given with the warmth and caring gesture can actually rekindle your entire relationship. The art of giving gifts is a special way to express your love and sentiments.  It is a style of showing the tenderness and beauty of your relation.

If you are planning to splash your deepest emotions in a mild manner, for that person who is really close to your heart, buy something that will bring instant joy and brightness to the eyes of your beloved. This Christmas gift her something that will make her feel like the princess of your heart.  These days market is deluged with presents and selecting one has become very difficult. So, to make your task easy, select a priceless piece of jewelry and I can bet she will jump with joy. Her emotions will get another inclination towards you and I swear she will love your even more.

Jewelry item packed with your love will not only make her feel awesomely great but will also enhance the bond that you both share. Jewelry gift with accentuate the level of   admiration between both of you plus it will prove as an elite gift item for her.  Your girl will feel happier than ever before and that will make you feel proud.

So, this festive season, try something that you have never tried before. Impress the love of your life with gemstone jewelry. It will bring a million dollar smile on your beloved’s face plus it will not at all be an ache on your wallet. Gemstone jewelry being cheaper than diamond yet brilliant like the precious stone attracts women of all age. Women love the color and style of gemstones and the feeling she will get after you will gift a matchless present, will be worth admiring.

Make your partner feel great, beautiful by gifting her a best present this time. Enjoy the festivity of season and never forget, a gift can do what quivering lips fail to express.

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Trendy Silver Gemstone Bracelets

December 17th, 2009

Silver is a wonderful metal for daily use, light weight, economical, and resistant to color changes.Silver bracelets look more appealing when used with gemstones. Because of the typical metallic color, silver offsets all the colorful gem stones when used along with it. It also provides an excellent support and can hold the gemstones tightly and firmly in place.

Amethyst Silver Bracelet:

Amethyst with a huge range of colors, from light pinkish to deep purple, makes a good choice as a gem stone for use along with a silver bracelet. The deep Siberian Amethyst is the best grade and its wonderful brilliant deep purple color looks wonderful when used with silver as a bracelet.

Garnet Silver Bracelet:

Garnet is another natural gem stone fashion accessory, which is a perfect combination with silver bracelets. Garnets come in a huge range of colors, from white, orange, yellow, blue, red, black or even colorless as water. These marvelous gem stones change color when exposed to the sunlight, making them even more appealing to the fashion conscious.

Tourmaline Silver Bracelets

Tourmaline is found in a variety of colors from yellow, green, red, bluish black, deep brown or pink. A rare type is the Watermelon Topaz, where there is a greenish tint at one end and pinkish tint at the other, or a green on the outside and pink inside. When used as bracelets set in silver, they look incredible and are a real pleasure to watch. The Tourmaline Silver bracelets exude certain elegance to the wearer with its wonderful dual color.

Topaz Silver Bracelets

Topaz is a colorless and white stone when found in its pure state. The impurities add color to the topaz making it  brilliant orange, pale grey, reddish orange, wine colored, blue brown, or even opaque to translucent. Heat treatment is done to this wonderful stone to get a deep bluish tone. Deep blue Topaz is a wonderful and royal color to behold. The orange, wine colored and deep blue colors are offset wonderfully by the silver rim which holds the gem in place.

Silver Gemstone Bracelets can never go wrong when used as a fashion accessory.

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Birthstone Jewelry : Topaz

December 7th, 2009

Topaz is an elegant gemstone which is found in many different colors as Topaz is known for its wide range in colors. Outstanding shades of gold, red, peach and pink are a few interesting shades of Topaz. Although yellow color Topaz is officially the birthstone for people who are born in November. However it is also commonly suggested to be the anniversary gemstone especially for people who are celebrating their fourth, nineteenth or twenty-third year anniversary. This gorgeous stone Topaz is very famously known throughout history.

Topaz is a word that has actually originated form Sanskrit and it means fire. Gem connoisseurs typically mine Topaz from sources which are in Sri Lanka, Russia, Africa, Australia, Pakistan, Mexico and Brazil. Topaz is normally found in small pieces or large chunks.

Interestingly enough, this famous gemstone for years was considered a diamond which was called “Braganza’ Diamond. It is even known as ‘Prince Regent” Diamond as it entered court during Prince Regent John 6th regency. Some describe that the Topaz that John the 6th had was as big as a goose egg also it is said that he drilled a hole in it and wore it as necklace on special occasions.

Blue Topaz Pendant

Blue Topaz Pendant

People who are really interested to see a genuine Topaz can see this gemstone at different museums like Smithsonian Institution, British Museum and American Museum. Their stunning displays include both cut and rough stones.

Many people before and today belief that different stones have different powers and its true to an extent. Also it is said that if people where their Birthstone Jewelry can prove to be very beneficial for them. Birthstone Jewelry Topaz is for people who are born in the month of November and there are many people who make special jewelry for themselves whit their specific birthstone. Although it is not necessary that Topaz will only be beneficial for people who are born in November.

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