|
||||
 |
||||
The Many Beautiful Colors of Topaz — Cory Willins Topaz is a gem that has a long history of being associated with the sun. This is because the colors of a sunrise or sunset are captured in this gem. Egyptians thought that wearing an amulet or pendant of topaz provided protection by the sun god Ra to the wearer. The Beauty of Black Tahitian Pearls — Cory Willins The Pacific Ocean is home to the black-lipped oysters that produce large Tahitian pearls. The ocean waters are warm, and this allows the oysters to grow much larger than in other areas, thus producing larger pearls. Resizing Your Rings: Most Rings Can Be Resized — Cory Willins Resizing is very common and can be done on most rings, but there are some exceptions. To better understand when sizing can and cannot be done, one must understand the process. Care With Gemstones — Kadence Buchanan Gemstones are one of the most precious substances known to mankind. Their worth alone is reason enough for us to care for them. A gemstone can cost a fortune and one scratch or impurity can ruin there value. As strong and durable as they may be, they can be scratched, dirtied and even broken if mishandled. There is not much we can do to care for them, but some precautions are necessary. Stunning Gemstone Jewelry Is The Icing On The Cake. — kalwant Shopping for gemstone jewelry can become confusing sometimes because of all the jargon that comes attached. You can get natural gems, genuine loose gems, synthetic gems, simulated and treated gems! Although it may seem daunting, the reality is quite different. Sapphire: A Gift Idea for September Borns — Sudha Sapphires, gemstones of the skies, are hidden in the hard soil of our so-called “blue planet.” An ancient belief says that the sky has got its color from reflection of the blue sapphire stone onto which the earth rested. Sapphire belongs to the non-red variety of corundum group (red is ruby) & is the second hardest natural mineral, after diamond. It is given a 9.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Ruby: A Gift Idea for July Borns — Sudha Ancient Orientals believed that the ruby contained a spark of life -- "a deep drop of the heart's blood of Mother Earth" Eastern legends called ruby a “lamp stone” as it was self-luminous. It is said that once an emperor of China lighted his chamber with a large ruby & it glowed as bright as day. Emerald: A Gift Idea for May Borns — Sudha Rich, royal, beautiful & splendid are the words that roll off your tongue by mere mentioning of ‘Emerald.’ What makes it so special? It’s magnificent color, its rarity, durability or those virtues associated with this gem? Well, all these qualities, considered together, ascribe a stone the status of a precious gemstone. Coral Jewelry — Fashion Jewelry Coral is the skeletal remains of a marine animal, the polyp corallicum, and is mainly composed of calcium carbonate. Tiger Eye: Beauty and Culture — Janet K. Nelson The enduring history and cultural development of tiger eye jewelry dates from ancient times. The value and beauty of tiger eye as a semi-precious gem stone has made it a staple in personal jewelry collections world wide. The reasons for this long-term popularity are as diverse as they are fascinating. Tips In Buying Wholesale Body Jewelry — Amber Pierce What should you look for when trying to buy discount body jewelry from wholesale outlets? There are safety issues involved with body jewelry therefore you need to know what materials the body jewelry is made of before purchasing. The most common materials used are 316 LVM stainless steel, titanium, 14 and 18 carat gold, Lucite and Plexiglas. Familiarization with amber — Yva Lauten But if we talk about amber as a valuable, its extraction, amber jewellery, we necessarily have in mind amber of the Baltic Sea. Using Swarovski Crystals or Pearls as a Wedding Theme — Penny Olson Creating a stunning, classic, and brilliant theme for your wedding is easy when you add Swarovski crystals or pearls to all of your accessories and decorations. Here are some great ideas to take your wedding decor to the next level. Tiger Eye — Fashion Jewelry A golden brown gem, Tiger Eye is thought to be ruled by the life-giving Sun and so is thought to bring courage during difficult times. Roman soldiers wore Tiger Eye during battle for protection. Charm Bracelets Basics — Roy Dietelzieg Besides a wedding or graduation ring, there is a piece of jewelry on the market that has the capacity to signify some of the best moments in your life. Charm bracelets are placed around the wrist with numerous decorative trinkets dangling about. These small pendants are meant to symbolize the things most important to whoever wears them. |
||||
| Copyright © 2006 HYUX.com |