How to appreciate a jewel


A Guide To Popular Gemstones

Gemstones have been used as adornmentsOne of the most opulent gemstones, this
in jewelry and other items since forstone is a combination of fiery colors
centuries. In early times, only royaltylike a rainbow of sparks. Opals are
could afford gems but today nearlyused in many different jewelry settings
everyone can have a bauble with aand are a favorite gemstone of jewelry
gemstone or two in it. Here's somewearers today. Originating from
information on seven gemstones favoredAustralia, this stone has great history
by jewelry makers.and lore.
AmethystRuby
Amethyst is a type of quartz that comesThis red stone has long been associated
in shades of purple. It is a highlywith love, passion and power. One of
accessible stone and used in all typesthe more precious stones, it is
of jewelry. This gemstone can varyconsidered the King of gemstones and has
greatly in quality and color and is thebeen extensively used in crowns and
birthstone for the month of February.jewelry of Kings, Queens and Emperors.
There are 14 different locations whereMined mainly in India, the finest rubies
Amethysts are abundantly found today.are quite rare and expensive.
AquamarineSapphire
This light blue gemstone is theWhen we think of sapphire, we mostly
birthstone of March and is a favorite ofthink of the deep blue stone, but in
jewelry designers today. It can rangefact, this stone can come in many
in shade from almost white to sky bluecolors. This stone belonging to the
and can be rather expensive. This stonecorundum group of gemstones is hard to
belongs to the beryl family of gemstonesfind and highly valued. Second only to
and is abundant in Brazil.diamonds on the hardness scale,
Bloodstonesapphires can be more expensive than
The vivid red spots in this stone givediamonds especially the most prized
it it's name, but the stone itself isspecimens.
really green jasper. The spots comeTopaz
from iron oxide deposits within theWith it's rich golden glow, Topaz is
stone. This stone was used in ancientoften used as a symbol for the setting
times for many carvings and was asun. Though typically a golden brown,
favorite of Christian martyrs. A GermanTopaz can also be found in blue, green,
Emperors seal carved in bloodstone is onpink and red. This birthstone for
display at the Louvre museum in Paris.November is a hard stone but can crack
Emeraldwith a hard blow so care should be taken
One of the more expensive stones, thiswhen wearing.
birthstone of May is the stone of loveThese are just a few of the many stones
and life. One of the most popularthat are used in modern jewelry designs
gemstones of all time, it has been usedtoday. Some designs use just one stone
in many crowns and scepters. Emeraldsor incorporate many different stones for
range in shades of green, but themore color and interest. Perhaps you
deepest ones hold the most value and canhave picked a favorite from the list
even cost more than diamonds.above, or if you are like me, you love
Opalthem all!



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