Welcome to our site where we bring you informative articles on how to indentify, recognize, locate and buy genuine gemstones. How do you know if what you're looking at is a diamond or cubic zirconia? Is that a ruby or a piece of red glass? And did you know there are many different kinds and colours of diamonds? Read our articles. Learn what you need to know if you are interested in buying or collecting genuine gemstones. Writer's submissions and comments are welcomed. And when you're done reading, don't miss our site at BUY GENUINE GEMSTONES where you'll see first-hand some fantastic gemstones at reasonable prices. Don't miss our other site at VINTAGE JEWELRY SHOWCASE for our gorgeous selection of diamond & gemstone rings and solid gold jewelry. And we know you'll enjoy THE VINTAGE BLOGGER as she chats on about designer vintage jewelry!
What to Look For in a Perfect Sapphire Ring (26 Sep 2009) Everyone wants perfection in life, but it's never something which you can expect to be handed to you. When hunting for the perfect sapphire ring, make sure to keep these things in mind.
The Story of the Original Blue Stone (26 Sep 2009) Lapis Lazuli is one of the oldest gemstones in the history of mankind. Its gorgeous blue colours was adored by the pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Even today, it is considered one of the most beautiful gemstones. The stones are carefully dusted with a little quantity of golden pyrite to certify that it is genuine
Gemstones For Jewellery Making (04 May 2009) The choice of which gemstone to include in a piece is purely down to the individual and is subject to all kinds of influences including birthdate, fashion or even superstition.
Gemstones - Price Per Carat (04 May 2009) Most gemstones are priced according to weight. The exceptions are some carvings and cabochons, which may be sold by the piece rather than by the carat, since the work required to produce them exceeds the cost of the material. But for the vast majority of gemstones, the price ...
Estate Diamonds - Factors Which Make Them Worth the Price (15 Nov 2008) Estate diamonds are a unique style of jewelry which many people express great interest in. Although they can be pricey at times, depending on what they consist of, these beautiful gems are worth the price for quite a few different reasons. If you are considering buying older jewelry, and more specifically estate jewelry, the following will help you in the decision-making process by providing you with various factors which make them worth the price
Platinum and Diamonds - Why the Finished Product is So Desirable (15 Nov 2008) Diamonds are gemstones which look fantastic with many different metals and in various settings. The combination of platinum and diamonds exudes a finished product which is classy, shiny and brilliant in nature. Whether one is shopping for an engagement diamond ring, bridal set for both the future bride and groom or simply a fine piece of jewelry, an item which combines both platinum and diamonds is sure to please.
Vibrant Colored Diamonds (06 Oct 2008) Anyone who seeks to shop jewelry needs to be aware, however, that there are naturally occurring and synthetically colored diamonds. Understanding the difference between the two is critical when selecting a piece of fine jewelry.
Ruby – The King of Gemstones (19 Aug 2008) Ruby, one of the most valuable gemstone, belongs to the corundum family and is considered to be the King of Gemstones. Only the red variety of corundum is at liberty to command the title of Ruby, while all other varieties are categorized as Sapphires.
TURQUOISE – The Temptation (19 Aug 2008) Turquoise is an opaque mineral and one of the oldest gemstone with a color array ranging from sky blue to grey green.
Why Are Colored Diamonds Colored? (16 Aug 2008) Have you ever wondered why some diamonds are white and some are yellow? What gives a blue diamond its color?
The Other August Birthstones - Sard and Sardonyx (16 Aug 2008) While the Peridot, with its distinctive green color is most widely associated with the month of August as a birthstone, sard and sardonyx are also August birthstones
The National Gemstones Of Different Countries (20 Jul 2008) You are thinking of a unique gift to buy a foreign friend of yours, but you don't know what to get them. You could get them a gift from the tourist center of your hometown, which they can take to their home country, but that reeks of self promotion so it is not the best idea. Instead, why not get them a gemstone that represents their country.
Identifying Gemstones (20 Jul 2008) In gemstone identification, you have to first of all ask your self: to what extent you intend going on this (gemstone collection). A simple method of gem identification is "the Hodgkinson method of gem identification"
The Purple Variety of Mineral Zoisite (20 Jun 2008) The rare and exotic variety of tanzanite gemstone is found in East Africa. This immensely popular gemstone has created a special place in the hearts of people and in the colored gemstone world.
JUNE BIRTHSTONES: NOT JUST PEARLS (07 Jun 2008) Pearls of all varieties are the most widely accepted birthstones associated with the month of June. However, those born in June have the choice of several other well-recognized birthstones, like Moonstone & Alexandrite
APRIL BIRTHSTONE: THE DIAMOND (10 May 2008) The Diamond, birthstone for April, has become one of the most popular and desired gemstones of modern times. Learn all you ever wanted to know about diamonds in this informative article.
MAY'S BIRTHSTONE: THE EMERALD (10 May 2008) Learn about the origins of the emerald, where to find it, how it is mined and treated, and how valuable a stone the emerald really is.
What Are the Different Types of Gemstones? (16 Mar 2008) There are many different types of gemstones, and knowing the different categories can help a collector or enthusiast expand his repertoire greatly. Some precious gemstones are so unique in chemical composition and crystalline structure that they fall into their own categories, while others can be collectively lumped into one. Here are the major types of precious and semi precious gemstones.
What Makes up a Diamonds Color (16 Mar 2008) Diamonds can be described in several different ways. Color is one of the most important characteristics of a diamond. This article discusses how a diamond gets its color and how diamonds are graded.
How to Care and Clean Opals (01 Mar 2008) Opal gems are delicate and require a little extra care compared to other gems but the uniqueness of opals are well worth the care. Because opals are more delicate than other gemS...
