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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 [...]
Is Your Gemstone Genuine?
Jewelry is big business and the real value of any jewelry is dependent on the gemstone that is part of it. With this in mind, how do buyers know or make sure that they are paying for the real thing? What are the qualities or characteristics to check or watch for to be sure that [...]
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 [...]
Spotting a good Jade
Jade, a generic term for nephrite and jadeite gemstones is regarded as a fascinating gemstone for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts. Asian countries regard jade as a valuable antique. Jade is said to have symbolic beauty and energy since it balances creativity and mental agility in gemstone therapy. Many people want jade [...]
