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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Emeralds – beauty, grace and love all in one Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May and the anniversary gemstone for 20th and 35th year of marriage. The name “emerald” is derived from the Greek word smaragdus, which means green and is believed to signify rebirth and good fortune. Throughout history, the emerald’s […]
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Once reserved exclusively for royalty, diamond has, in the course of time, been accessible to the public at large, and associated with invincibility and strength, it has also assumed the status of the ‘King of Gems’. The diamond as the April birthstone is the most coveted gemstone to date. Deemed as ‘King of all Birthstones’, […]
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How about a Red Diamond For Your Valentine? As Valentine’s day approaches, we automatically think of the color of “Love” … red. Red roses, red candy hearts, red wine, chocolate covered strawberries…the color associated with “Love” comes in many different shapes and sizes, but the gemstones that are rich in this sensual and deep color […]
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The name amethyst derives from the ancient Greek word ‘Amethystos’ which can be translated as ‘sober’, and it boasts of royalty, a rich-violet purple, and it can be found in all shades of purple, lilac and mauve.all of which are referred to as ‘royal gem’. Amethyst is not only the recognized February birthstone. It is […]
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