The Gemstones Used In Wonderful Heart Jewelry
Thursday, 31. December 2009
Beautiful jewelry can come in various forms and shapes and types. Beautiful heart jewelry is no exception to this rule. It is very popular these days to incorporate gemstones into jewelry. Do you know of all the various types of gemstones that are often used? In this short article we will be focusing on the various gemstones that are often used in the creation of pretty jewelry.
Amber is an ancient gemstone that is composed of compressed tree resin. In fact, it has to harden over 1 million years before it can officially be classified as amber. The Baltic States (such as Lithuania) are leading producers of the world’s fine resin. Some amber can be up to 120 million years old.
The most prized gemstone in the quartz family has been amethyst for many years. Prized for its purple hue, it can range in tone from light to dark.
Emeralds are a very ancient gemstone. It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians mined these fine gemstones as far back as 3500 B.C. They are known for their fine green to bluish green color.
The most popular color for the gemstone Jade is “green”, but it can come in other colors as well. It has a nickname: “The Stone of Heaven”, and it has been closely linked to Asian tradition, culture, and history.
The gemstone jasper can come in a variety of colors. It is a member of the chalcedony family. Known for its very interesting and elaborate patterns, one of the most popular forms of this gemstone is the “picture jasper” (which is specifically known for it’s beige’s and browns and swirls).
Rubies, amongst the most highly valued precious gemstones, are known for their intense red color. In the Sanskrit language the word for ruby is “ratnaraj”. It means “king of precious stones”.
Sapphires are amongst the most popular of gemstones in the United States. The “blue sapphire” tops the list. Known for its medium to deep blue color, and its strong saturation, it is much more affordable than ruby, emerald, or “regular sapphires”.
The world’s largest turquoise producing region is in the southwest United States. In fact, turquoise is found in only a few places on earth. It is prized for its attractive color (medium blue or greenish blue) and its ancient heritage. It is very popular in some modern sleek designs.
Some gemstones are classified as organic, while others are classified as inorganic. Do you know which is which? Organic gemstones are those that are produced by living organisms (i.e.: pearls, amber, and coral). Inorganic gemstones are composed of minerals (i.e.: diamonds, rubies, and emeralds).
This is just a short tour of the various gemstones that are used in various forms of jewelry…such as many popular heart jewelry designs. Not only are they beautiful, they help to make a jewelry piece valuable and colorful.
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