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 [...]
Lapis Lazuli is a precious blue-colored gemstone or the blue sapphire. Its unique elegance makes it an exquisite choice for jewelry and sculpture. Common lapis has streaks of gold pyrites and white calcite veins, which set it apart from other gemstones. However, rare ones with no white calcite veins and with only small streaks of [...]
What Does My Birthstone Mean?
Your birth month has something to say about you, and what else could tell you best but your birthstone? Not only do birthstones hold relevant meanings, they make good accessories as well. Below are some birthstone meanings you might want to know, while flaunting your glittering accessories.
Garnet – The January Birthstone
Burgundy [...]
There are many fascinating facts about topaz. It is such a common stone that often don’t think that there may be stories and history to go with it! Besides being a birthstone and an anniversary stone, Topaz jewelry has lots of associated facts. Here is some interesting trivia to share:
Many Colors
Topaz is [...]
Aspiring entrepreneurs and established business persons are often advised to wear jewelry with green gemstones. Precious stones colored green supposedly attract growth and prosperity, in addition to the color’s association with the promise of spring, the exuberance of youth and the fertility of Mother Earth. Green stones of the finest quality like emerald [...]
Included as one of the four most precious stones, sapphire is usually used in jewelry and in decorations because of its variety of colors. The following are some facts about sapphires and sapphire jewelry.
• The name of many sapphire jewels depends on what color the stone is. In general, the color of sapphire is blue. Red [...]