Moonstone acquired its name from Roman historian Pliny, who wrote that the gemstone’s appearance shifted with the phases of the moon. Moonstone has primarily a bluish tone but can vary in color appearing yellow, gray, peach, green and pink, displaying at times a cat’s eye effect or asterism. Moonstone is composed of microscopic layers of feldspar that scatter […]
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Historians tell us that pearl was discovered by human beings as they searched for food. Since then, this magnificent organic gem which is not to be searched for in the obscure depths of our planet, has become an important and inherent part of jewelry design and manufacturing, and by virtue of its ancient history, maintains […]
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When it comes to collectibles and wearable items with valuable flair and features that are as one-of-a-kind as your vision or taste, nothing compares to antique and vintage jewelry. Compiling your own exclusive antique jewelry collection is now a popular and rewarding hobby as people turn to unique Edwardian, Victorian or Art Deco antique jewelry […]
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GARNET GEMSTONE BIRTHSTONE FOR THE CALENDAR MONTH OF JANUARY Facts about Garnet A warm hue of red is the color primarily associated with garnets and few people are aware that the world of garnets is far more colorful. In fact discoveries in Africa, have enhanced the traditional image of the garnet with a surprising number of […]
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OCTOBER BIRTHSTONES “Opal & Tourmaline Gemstone Jewelry” Together with tourmaline as alternate birthstone, the fascinating gemstone opal are the officially registered birthstone for the calendar month of October. Therefore, it is one of the most beautiful gemstones and striking because it has different shades of color. This gemstone stands out for its brightness and is the […]
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Jade: The Imperial Gem As early as 3000 B.C., Jade was known in China as ‘yu’ meaning ‘The Heavenly or Royal Gem’ preserving its significance throughout the long history of Chinese art and culture, as was the case with the impact of gold and diamond in the Western World. This gemstone was highly regarded by […]
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