The Stories and Meanings of Gemstone
on Nov 4, 2008 in gemstone | story Ever wondered what your birthstone means? Since the beginning of early times, many people had assumed that different gemstones have their own meanings and properties of healing. Whether what they said is accurate or not, it was believed that every ge...

Understanding the Clarity and Transparency of Gemstones Crystal Clear
on Nov 2, 2008 in gemstones | jewelry Clarity, together with cut, color, and carat weight, is one of the four important C's used for evaluating and appraising gemstones. Clarity determines the level of flawlessness of a given gemstone. With great clarity comes great transparency as well.

Understanding How Gemstones are Weighed and Measured
on Nov 1, 2008 in gemstones | jewelry Although bigger seems better and more expensive, it's not always so in the world of jewelry. In fact, size isn't even synonymous with carat weight and you need to keep that in mind when shopping for gemstones.Carat Weight versus SizeDiamonds and

The Gem Stone Mining and Making Process
on Oct 30, 2008 in gemstone | jewelry So you're wondering how exactly your jewelry came to be. Well, that's a normal question any jewelry enthusiast would ask. You do question how these gems are placed into metal. You also question where exactly these gems came from. There are gem s

Tips for Buying Artisan Jewelry
on Oct 29, 2008 in art | fashion | jewelry The value of jewelry is so much more than just the value of the gemstones and the gold, platinum or silver that make up the setting. Often, it is the craftsmanship that makes the jewelry so much more than just a combination of stone and metal. This...

The Awesome Benefits of Magnetic Jewelries
on Oct 29, 2008 in jewelry The spectacular array of jewelry is pleasant to man's eye and adding to this awe are magnetic jewelry. Magnetic jewelry are just the same bracelets, necklaces, lariats and earrings; manufacturers only add protective and durable magnets for a strong h

The Popularity of Purple Gemstones
on Oct 28, 2008 in jewelry fashion gemstones Purple gemstones are among the most popular gemstones. There are many other colors of gemstones like gray, green, orange, pink, red, blue, aqua, black, white, yellow and brown but purple gemstones are still among the most preferred worldwide. The ele...

Tips When Aiming to Buy Rough Diamonds
on Oct 28, 2008 in jewelry fashion diamond Diamonds are women's best friends. The most important jewelry and accessories almost always have diamonds as gemstones. Diamonds are known as the hardest substance on the planet. They can't always be cut and broken down easily. Diamonds are used

Tips When Buying Gemstones
on Oct 27, 2008 in jewelry gemstones People have always fell in love with gemstones. That is because these items are almost always breath taking and are truly exquisite. Gemstones are valuable because naturally, their market appraisal is high. Thus, it is expected that you need to allot...

Understanding Basic Jewelry Terms, Processes, and Techniques
on Oct 27, 2008 in jewelry It is easy to feel intimidated and out-of-place when you're visiting a high-class jewelry shop for the first time. To avoid making unwanted and uniformed purchases, improve your knowledge about jewelry starting with the tips below. If you speak the s