The concept of birthstones has its beginnings in the time of Moses. According to the Book of Exodus, Aaron, the brother of Moses, was tasked with being the first High Priest of the twelve tribes of Israel. When on the…
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The birthstone list differs among various traditions. For example, the Tibetan list of birthstones, also known as the mystical, is not the same as the Ayurvedic. Birthstones have changed throughout the ages, so let’s take a look at those which…
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Birthstones signify a person’s birth month. When you want to give someone a truly unique and personalized gift, nothing says individuality like a birthstone. A birthstone represents the recipient’s birth month and has a history as old as one of…
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Most everyone has heard of the term birthstones, and probably knows his or hers, or at least think they know it. As with many topics, misconceptions can come about by reading information that overlaps. When it comes to birthstones, some…
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What’s your birthstone? That depends on what system you are using. If you were born on July 25th, ruby is the stone favored for the month of July in the modern tradition, but older traditions the onyx or turquoise. If…
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“A Mother’s Ring! Is this for me?” Blush. Blush. Grin. Grin. “It’s so beautiful. I would never have guessed you guys would’ve thought to get me one!” Around my finger went the shiny gold band. More blushing and grinning went…
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We all love jewelry, whether its gold or silver, real or fake. The one problem that many of us have is finding ways to feed our love of jewelry without spending thousands of dollars. Lets face it, jewelry isn’t always…
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Birthstones have enjoyed a renaissance as popular items of jewelry to give as gifts for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, the stones being chosen to correspond to the birth month. The motivation for many people goes far beyond the innate beauty…
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There is a definite caveat concerning the buying and selling of wholesale jewelry. Saving money is the ultimate goal, but if you aren’t savvy about how to buy wholesale and you don’t know the different classifications of jewelry, you might…
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Most watches sold on the market today work with batteries, which is why it is useful to know how to change a watch battery. If you notice that your watch has started to slow down, no longer showing the correct…
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Congratulations! If you are reading this page, you are probably about to make a major change in your life. Although it can be a daunting decision, choosing a diamond ring is much easier than choosing a future spouse. There are…
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The garnet family of gemstones is unusual in that it shows a wide range of chemical composition and yet retains the same crystal structure. Garnets have cubic symmetry and consequently are isotropic and show no dichroism. The most common color…
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Birthstones, dating back to the first century, remain remarkably popular through the joy of wearing personalized jewelry and belief of mystical properties. Meanings and uses of the gems differ and change throughout history, but they remain powerful pieces of jewelry…
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It is important to know how to choose your ring size, so you do not end up with a piece of jewelry that you will be unable to wear on your finger because it is too large or too small….
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Fashionable jewelry for Winter 2011 is playful and bold. Pieces are big – layered necklaces, outsized rings, and wide bracelet cuffs. Materials catch the eye – shiny metals, brighty-colored gems and watch bands, and sparkly faux diamonds. The winter days…
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Birthstones are gem stones associated with the dates of ones birth. They are considered lucky for those who believe in such things as healing powers. Those who wear them during their months have heightened healing powers. Birthstones come in a…
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There are a number of considerations people take in determining whether they want white or yellow gold, but often platinum isn’t considered. There are a number of reasons why you’d want to take platinum over white gold and several reasons…
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Fracture filled diamonds are a pretty new thing in the world of diamonds. An Israeli diamond cutter and inventor named Zvi Yehuda invented a process on filling cracks in diamonds in 1982. He filled the small cracks in diamonds with…
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The subject “All about birthstones,” could take a person into many different areas. Gems have always been admired my man and woman alike for various reasons. I could just tell you about my birthstone which is the Ruby, but I…
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Jewelry can be an excellent gift, or it can be a big mistake. A person’s taste in jewelry is as personal as their taste in clothes or perfume. Giving jewelry is a way of showing someone how much you care…
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Your personal gemstone is one in which you feel a deep, personal connection. It doesn’t necessarily have to be your birthstone; it can be a stone that invokes deep emotions or even one that comes in your favorite color. Interestingly,…
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An amethyst pendant for mother’s birthday in February, a pair of diamond earrings for sister’s birthday in April – jewelers everywhere can show you stunning jewelry with just the right gemstones for each month of the year. The tradition of…
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Simply Charming Charms and gold charms have a significant place in history. They have been used to convey information about; status, religion, origin, profession, and even political affiliation. The purpose of gold charms is still to convey information about a…
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I was born in the month of November therefore my birthstone is Topaz. I never liked my birthstone very much. I have always wished I had a much prettier stone such as ruby or amethyst. However, I find the history…
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When placed into our mother’s arms as squalling babes, we are all given few things to embark upon our lives with. With our first breath comes the date and time that we entered this world, a time which many people…
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but Husband’s should be too! So with that being said, be sure to put your love into choosing a ring for the “Bride To Be”. Most women have the ideal ring already picked out…
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Fine green jadeite can command exceptional prices. Christies auctioneers have sold jade jewelry for millions of dollars. When investing this sort of money in jewelry it is essential to know that you are buying the real thing. A better question…
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Jewellery is beautiful in seemingly every way, shape and form. It comes in styles of silver and gold and can feature some of the most vibrant and colourful gemstones that you have ever seen. Jewellery can also be a very…
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Peridot is a little known semiprecious gemstone that really deserves more attention. Peridot is the name given to gem quality samples of the mineral olivine, which is a common rock forming mineral found in volcanic rocks. Its chemical composition is…
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There are two meanings to the word “cut” in the diamond industry. Diamond experts immediately think of the proportions and finish, a reflection of quality, when they hear “cut.” However, the general public hears “cut” and thinks shape and faceting…
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