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 [...]
As the holidays get closer, many are wondering how to stretch their money. Here are some wonderful jewelry gifts that are less than $20 (including shipping)! These prices, of course, are current for today and may change over time.
Pearl Jewelry Set To Adore
Pearls have been loved for ages. As a symbol [...]
When one wants to accent an outfit, often the most eye catching affordable gem is pearls. This is due to the pearls beauty and elegance. However, often white pearls just won’t match as nicely as one desires. Then what? Well, colored pearls are now becoming very popular. One can find [...]
Light pink pearls go with most anything yet are not usually in someones jewelry box. This lovely set is less than $20 including shipping. (Currently it is $9.95 + $5.95 shipping – but prices can change!) The set also comes in silver, peacock and white.
So treat a loved one .. and yourself [...]
One of the most popular kinds of pearls being sold today is the fresh water pearl. Fresh water pearls are pearls that are developed and grown in a non-saline environment and through fresh water mollusks. Though pearls are normally grown and harvested from saltwater mollusks, freshwater mollusks can also produce great quality pearls. [...]
For those who love tennis, tennis themed jewelry is a wonderful gift! It is for those who love to play or watch tennis. This jewelry usually features a tennis racquet (also called a tennis racket), a tennis ball or both.
When many people hear the term tennis jewelry, they remember about the [...]
Pearls are natural gems that are produced by shelled mollusks under water. This precious ornament has several types and varieties that vary in color, shape, size and value. The most ideal pearls are normally very smooth and perfectly round. The most precious ones are the rarest to find. Such is the [...]