13th October 2009
Going by its name it is normal to associate the Rainbow moonstone with the colors of the rainbow. But along with exhibiting the brilliant colors of the rainbow this gemstone has its unique properties that set it apart from the other precious stones.
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13th October 2009
Falling under the family of moonstones, labradorite is a stunning gem that is found in igneous or metamorphic rocks. It displays brilliant colors of the rainbow when hit by light in a particular angle. It is rich in sodium and is a variation of the plagio...
13th October 2009
As famous as fluorites are, color change fluorites are pretty recent. Fluorites are considered one of the most precious gems in the world and stands second to quartz only. It is a collector’s prize and is naturally bright and stunning. It needs very lit...
13th October 2009
Apatite beads have been long unknown. This beautiful gemstone has gained popularity with the recent invasion of the market by blue apatite beads from Madagascar. Known for its healing properties Apatite was used as a source of phosphate for the longest ti...
29th September 2009
Anyone who comes across this unique stone is always held spellbound by its brilliance and color shades as it comes in an interesting combination of pink and green. Its defining characteristic however is the fact that the colors are positioned in a special...
29th September 2009
Blue sapphires have come and gone but little is heard about the pink sapphires. Unaware of the fact that rubies and sapphires are essentially the same mineral; our ancestors termed them to be different. All stones with the mineral corundum were deemed to ...
28th September 2009
The peridot is a fairly old gem and was worn by the Egyptians during the early 2nd millennium BC. These gems found their source on a small volcanic island off the Egyptian coast. This island was lost for centuries and was rediscovered only recently in the...
25th September 2009
Moonstone is a member of the feldspar family and is a comparatively soft stone (unlike diamonds). It is employed in many forms of jewelry like bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, etc and its sheen is its most charming feature. Moonstones are available ...
25th September 2009
For all those who like to learn about gemstones and their use in jewelry, the brilliance and vividness of this stone will enchant you. Yes, we are talking about labradorite, a stone that is said to display almost all the colors of the universe. For this p...
25th September 2009
Handmade silver jewelry has fast caught on as an aesthetic form of jewelry and is worn popularly by all. Silver has a strong presence all through history. It was worn by people during the ancient times and was crafted by hand. Machines were invented only ...
25th September 2009
Garnets some say have a strong connection to Greek mythology, with its reference to Pomegranate that symbolizes its structure and color. This stone’s name is derived from the Greek word “Lite” (which means stone) with all forms of garnet ending with...
25th September 2009
Chalcedon was an ancient little town in far Istanbul and has found its generous mention in various manuscripts in history. A version of the town Chalcedon was also found on ancient coins. Having had a strong presence through history, Chalcedon beads have ...
25th September 2009
Wondering what to gift your loved one this Valentine’s Day? As we all know, the Valentine’s season brings with it the feelings of love and affection and an opportunity to show your loved one how much you care. In a way it also brings in anxiety since ...
24th September 2009
A gemstone in a wide range of colors, a dazzling brilliance and a hard texture that most gemstone lovers would vie for, but the tag of being an impostor- wondering what it is? To put an end to all your confusion, let us tell you all about this stone that ...
