We asked a friend what their favorite gemstone is. Their reply was quite enlightening – I hope you will find it as interesting as we did!
Favorite Gems Can Change Over Time
As I went through life my favorite gemstones changed with time. I started liking diamonds because they were the “most expensive” and everyone knew [...]
April 11, 2010 – 12:19 am
Who doesn’t own an earring, necklace, or pendant? Wearing a piece of jewelry can automatically make an outfit more special and fashionable. The plainest clothes can easily become dazzling with the help of a butterfly pin, or an elegant necklace. This is why accessories like opal butterfly jewelry are becoming popular for women of all [...]
March birthstones consist of a number of gems. Aquamarine is the modern choice, bloodstone the traditional, and jade the Mystical. In terms of astrology, the month of March overlaps two zodiac signs: Pisces and Aries. Pisces’s birthstones are amethyst, sapphire, rock crystal, and bloodstone; its planetary stone is aquamarine; and its lucky charm is amethyst. [...]
February 1, 2010 – 7:17 am
If you were born in February, you know that Amethyst is the modern and the traditional birthstone. Though there are other birthstones, Amethyst is the most commonly accepted birthstone.
Amethysts are the violet variety of quartz, varying from a light pinkish violet hue to a deep purple. The name originates from the Ancient Greek “a-,” [...]
January 3, 2010 – 7:05 am
Though there are many birthstones, the most popular birthstone for January is Garnet. The name “garnet” is believed to have come from the Middle English word “gernet” which means “dark red,” or the Latin “granatus,” which means “grain,” possibly in reference to the pomegranate (Punica granatum), a plant that bears red seeds and fruit. [...]
December 28, 2009 – 5:21 am
Many people don’t fully understand how gemstone hardness is rated – or even what it means.
About The Measurement System
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. This is a relative scale so you can understand which gems are harder than others. The Mohs scale is not proportional. For example, a gemstone with [...]
December 27, 2009 – 12:12 am
When reading Gemisphere.com, you will note that they believe in gemstone therapy. At one time I thought gem therapy was unbelievable, so I ran several experiments to test it for my self. Your experience may differ – but I will show the tests that worked – and the ones that didn’t for [...]