Thursday, 22. October 2009
Pink sapphire is calm and relaxing, once believed by kings to protect from harm and envy. It is also believed to heal emotional pain. Pink sapphire rings are highly affordable, yet stunning alternative to pink diamond rings. They are perfect gifts for people who celebrate birthdays on September and for those fifth and forty fifth wedding anniversaries.
In Latin, the word sapphire means blue. But sapphires can be found in many different colors and one of these colors is pink. Pink sapphires are called fancy sapphires, which also refers to any colored sapphires other than blue. Fancy sapphires are pure individualism and are just made for lovers of individualistic colored stone jewelry.
Pink sapphire is sometimes referred to as pink corundum. Corundum is a form of gemstone. It is clear while pink sapphire contains traces of titanic oxide which basically account for its pink coloration. Sapphire is the second hardest natural mineral because it is 9.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
The gemstone pink sapphire is believed to awaken emotional intelligence which fosters a strong sense of emotional identity. Some say that wearing pink sapphires can improve the ability to perceive energies, including gemstone energies. It is also believed by some to nourish and accelerate emotional development, ease emotional burdens and pains. Read more... (666 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fred Gagnon -
Sunday, 5. July 2009
by George C.Baycan
Gemstone jewelry is jewelry that offers an extraordinary look for any and every occasion. Available in a wide spectrum of colors and shades, you can find so many pieces that you would enjoy wearing, whether for formal or informal affairs. Shopping for these gorgeous pieces is always a thrilling experience because the choices are so many. You will have trouble finding a piece to suit the occasion, your style and your pocketbook.
Unlike diamonds, which are indeed beautiful in their own right, colorful gemstones are so versatile and appeal to so many different people, and yet another benefit is that they can also be considerably less expensive. Emeralds, rubies, and sapphires are considered to be among the most valuable of all the precious and semiprecious gemstones in the world and are available in a wide variety of values, settings, cuts, and types.
Deep blue sapphire is a popular choice for rings, although it can be found in lighter shades as well. It is the birthstone for September and after diamonds, sapphire is the hardest gemstone of all. Read more... (566 words)
Posted in Jewellery by George C.Baycan -
Monday, 29. June 2009
by George C.Baycan
If you are in the market for gemstone jewelry, you are in for a treat. There are so many gorgeous pieces available your only problem will be choosing which one to buy. It is easy to find a piece to suit any occasion or purpose as you can find something in almost any color or shade. You will love wearing gemstone jewelry for formal or informal affairs and there is something to fit every budget.
Gemstone jewelry is colorful and extremely versatile. Gemstones are less expensive than diamonds but just as beautiful. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds are highly respected as precious and semiprecious stones. They are rich in color and are available in a wide variety of settings. There is no doubt that one can be found that you can cherish a lifetime.
Deep blue sapphire is a popular choice for rings, although it can be found in lighter shades as well. It is the birthstone for September and after diamonds, sapphire is the hardest gemstone of all. Read more... (566 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Shiran Cohen -
Sunday, 28. June 2009
by George C.Baycan
If you are in the market for gemstone jewelry, you are in for a treat. There are so many gorgeous pieces available your only problem will be choosing which one to buy. It is easy to find a piece to suit any occasion or purpose as you can find something in almost any color or shade. You will love wearing gemstone jewelry for formal or informal affairs and there is something to fit every budget.
Colorful gemstones are extremely versatile that the problem will not be finding the one you want but making a choice between several that you would love to have. Diamonds are lovely but they do not offer the versatility of gemstones which are considerably cheaper. Precious and semiprecious stones, such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds are sought after gemstones with a respected reputation. They are available in many different settings at a variety of prices.
Sapphire rings are available in shades of blue along with several other colors, although the deep blue remains the most popular color of sapphires, which are the birthstone for the month of September and one of the hardest of all gemstones second only to diamonds. Read more... (621 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Shiran Cohen -