Gems and Jewels
All About Jewelry
Who does not like looking good? Jewelry has always been a part of woman’s attire and to have a diamond and a bright piece of Jewelry has really caught up and looks dazzling on those pretty faces. Jewelry adds to the classiness and poise of women. Jewelry is not only a lady’s best friend but is also an ideal investment forum, making people over vigilant while putting their money into these unblemished pieces of metal.
Opal Jewelry -- Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow
Opal is a magnificent gemstone whose shades encompass virtually every hue in the color spectrum. The play of color is different on every stone, and its shimmering hues gave rise to the word ‘opalescent.’ Because it is such an entrancing and unique gemstone, it is no wonder that opal jewelry is very popular among collectors and fashion enthusiasts.
Colors of gems
Gems come in every color of the spectrum. While sapphires, rubies and emeralds are what come to mind first when one thinks of a colored gem, there are so many...
How to choose Pearls?
When you buy natural or cultured pearls, you should consider the following 5 factors – Lustre, Surface, Shape, Size and Colour.LUSTRE Lustre is an intense glow within the pearl as...
What is my Birthstone?
"Gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain...
What are Opals?
The word “Opal” is from the Greek "Opallos" meaning to "see a change of colour”. Each opal has different colours, shape and size. When rotated, the Opal displays constantly changing...
How to choose Opals?
When you are choosing Opal Jewellery you will need to consider the gem’s base colour, brilliance, diffracted colour, pattern, shape and size. Base Colour black opal boulder opal crystal...
Garnet - the January Birthstone - more than just Red!
Garnets, the Modern and Ancient birthstone of January, have been known and used in jewellery for thousands of years. Legend says that Noah used a garnet lantern to safely steer...
Blue Diamonds- one of the rarest!
Blue Heart DiamondThere is a spectacular diamond in the Smithsonian Collection called the Blue Heart Diamond. Fans of the movie Titanic might think the “Heart of the Ocean Diamond” was...
How to look after diamonds?
Ways to Clean your Diamond Diamonds have amazing sparkle and luster but unfortunately they love dirt just as much! The worst areas where dirt, lotion, oils and other hydrophobic materials...
Where Diamonds are Mined
Today I am writing a bit about 3 areas that I find dear to my heart namely Southern Africa, Australia and North America! Areas that I lived, love, have awesome...
Treated Diamonds - What are they and are they worth it?
Why Treated Diamonds ExistFor centuries, people have always tried to improve objects that are a result of nature. We've cross bred plants and even animals to produce new species, and...