Jewelry Diamonds And Gems

Amethyst is in the quartz family and therefore has a good hardness of 7 Mohs, sufficient to use in jewelry that will be worn frequently. Large reserves have been found worldwide but Minas Gerais in Brazil is especially known for its amethyst deposits. Amethyst is a variety of quartz which occurs in transparent light to […]

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Moonstones are members of the orthoclase and albite family. Moonstones are popular because of their chatoyancy which they display under certain lighting conditions. The silvery sheen of moonstone which resembles moonlight, has captivated people for thousands of years.
Moonstones are popular in Persian and Indian jewelry history. The ancients found this stone to be “feminine” and […]

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Wales is synonymous with the gold mines to the north and south that give the world Welsh gold. This variety of gold is particularly highly sought after. It is mined in north and south Wales and is believed to have been found and mined by the Romans. Jewelry was worn in Wales made from […]

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Many people, in a variety of cultures and locations, believe in the healing power of crystals and its fashion. Crystals are reputed to heal many ailments, and therefore crystal pendants have become popular adornments.
Some crystal healers claim that each living organism has a vibrating energy system, and crystal pendants help align these vibrations. Chakras and […]

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