Gold Karat Jewelry Just as not everything that glitters is gold, not all gold is yellow. Although yellow gold is the most commonly found color, gold is also available in white gold (when it is mixed with silver or palladium) and rose gold (when it is mixed with copper). The color of the gold does...
Jewelry and Jewelers
Before you make your next trip to the jeweler, you might want to read our expert tips on jewelry of all kinds: from engagement rings and diamond earrings to beaded jewelry and the history of jewelers. Read about antique jewelry and vintage jewelry, the meaning of different gemstones, which birthstones are matched to which months and much more! You’ll also find great suggestions for jewelry gifts for any occasion.
There are many stories about rare and unusual gemstones. Some of them involve stones that are unusually large or have been found in strange places. Other rare and unusual gemstones stories involve stones that are believed to be cursed. Here are some of the best known gemstone tales. Famous Star Ruby The midnight star ruby...
If you are getting ready to purchase diamonds in the dear future, you are probably interested to learn just what diamond clarity is and how it can affect the value of the stone you purchase. Diamond clarity is a measure of how clear the stone is of internal flaws. What is Diamond Clarity? In every...
October is the month of the zodiac signs Libra and Scorpio. This month has a number of dazzling birthstones traditionally associated with it. These are: Lapis Lazuli This vibrant blue birthstone that sometimes contains white or gold inclusions. It has been mined for many centuries and is found in Chile, Siberia, Pakistan and Canada. In...
Men’s rings were once a form of adornment used to display one’s financial status or supreme position in society; dazzling and bejeweled rings were worn by kings, religious leaders and supreme intellects, and in some areas of the world this jewelry custom continues. Today, the use of rings in men is not nearly as restrictive,...
The Sign of Scorpio Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is the sun sign for those born between October 23rd and November 21st. The symbol of Scorpio is the archer. It is considered a water sign and is one of the four fixed signs. Its ruler is Pluto. Scorpio Personality Traits Scorpios...
Kyanite is a gemstone that is found in sedimentary rock. It is usually blue though it can be green, yellow or black. There is also a colorless variety that is very rare. Its name comes from the Greek word kuanos, which means deep blue. As well as being used as a gemstone, kyanite is also...
Whether it is Mother’s Day, your mother’s birthday, a holiday, or a special occasion, mother’s jewelry can be the perfect present to celebrate her. Perhaps the woman you love is a new mother, becoming a mother again, or her children are all grown up with families of their own. Whatever the case may be, there...
The Sign of Aries Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, corresponding to the beginning of spring, and is the sun sign for those born between March 21st and April 20th. The symbol of Aries is the ram and its ruler is Mars. Aries Personality Traits People born with the sun in Aries are...
Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that is naturally formed when lava from a volcano cools without growing crystals as it comes into contact with water. It is often found within rhyolitic lava flows (also known as obsidian flows), where there are high levels of silica. In ancient times obsidian was used for tools...