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Knowing the Different Cuts for Gemstones
When grading and appraising gemstones, cut may not be as influential as the other C’s like color, clarity, and carat weight, but it is definitely an influencing factor when it comes to the gemstones overall beauty. To properly evaluate the cut of a given gemstone, you must not only study its face-up view or the [...]
Different Kinds of Gems in Men’s Gemstone Jewelry
While it is a more common practice for women to wear jewelry and gemstones, there are certain jewelry designs that are suitable for men and have been worn by men over the years. Most of the more common men’s gemstone jewelry that you find are rings and cuff links but there are a few other [...]
The Stories and Meanings of Gemstone
Ever wondered what your birthstone means? Since the beginning of early times, many people had assumed that different gemstones have their own meanings and properties of healing. Whether what they said is accurate or not, it was believed that every gemstone held its own energy and through the chakra system is able to motivate the [...]
Care For Your Jewelry
You have to remove your jewelry whenever you are doing activities that are risky. These activities may cause an impact or expose the jewelry to chemicals. Don’t wear your jewelry when you’re playing sports or doing house hold chores.
If you have rings that can’t be removed and you have to use strong cleaning products, particularly [...]
The Gem Stone Mining and Making Process
So you’re wondering how exactly your jewelry came to be. Well, that’s a normal question any jewelry enthusiast would ask. You do question how these gems are placed into metal. You also question where exactly these gems came from.
There are gem stone mines everywhere around the world. The most popular are in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, [...]
Categories of Gemstones
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 [...]
