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| Welcome to our education and information site map. From this page you can navigate throughout our site to find the most comprehensive information online, including information on jewelry, diamonds, diamond engagement rings, gemstones with their corresponding charts and descriptions, pictures, history, and "magic powers" . You are also invited to check out the latest jewelry news and jewelry articles. |
| Jewelry is made of specific metals such as gold, platinum, silver, copper, brass, gun-metal and some inorganic materials like wood, plastic, glass, shells, corals, (for costume jewelry) etc. Since ancient times, jewelry has been worn on various parts of the body . Below you'll find "must know" facts to help you make the right decision when shopping for an engagement ring or jewelry . This includes descriptions and helpful suggestions on the care and cleaning of gemstones and precious metals like gold, silver and platinum. |
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Platinum - the purest metal Diamond - the eternity of love Common stone settings Printable Ring Sizer Silver - a good luck metal Gold A source of power Price - gold , platinum, silver |
Gemstone quality Gemstone jewelry care Stone shapes and cuts How to care for fine jewelry About Antique jewelry About Art Nouveau jewelry |
| Gemstones | |
| Because of their deep-rooted "magical powers", gemstones have been a prized commodity in trade and commerce throughout the centuries. | |
| Charts | |
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Main Gemstone Chart Gemstone Colors Anniversary Stones Healing Gemstones |
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| Gemstone Education | |
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Alexandrite, the gem that changes color Amber, nature's time capsule Agate, a mellow master healer Bloodstone, a gem reflecting the sun Beryl, the gem that opens your eyes Carnelian, the warm-colored gem Chrysoberyl, a supernatural stone Chalcedony, the metamorphic stone. Iolite, the gem of the Vikings Jade, the royal gemstone of China |
Lapis Lazuli, a mystical blue stone Jasper, a favorite gem of the past Moonstone, a magical brilliant glow Onyx, the background gem Quartz, the most common gem Spinel, the great impostor of gems Tanzanite, sapphire's competitor Tourmaline, the natural healer Zircon, the diamond imitator |
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| Gemstones associated with the specific months of the year are called birthstones. Birthstones have been thought to bring luck, prosperity and good health to their wearers for centuries. Birthstone Jewelry | |
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View Birthstone Jewelry Garnet Amethyst Aquamarine Diamond Emerald Pearl Ruby Peridot Sapphire Opal Citrine Blue Topaz |
About Modern Birthstones Garnet - a universal gemstone Amethyst - a royal color Aquamarine - the treasure of mermaids Diamond - the eternity of love Emerald - nothing greener Pearl - the jewel of Cleopatra Ruby - happiness and health Peridot - soft yellow-green Sapphire - the gem of the sky Opal - a premier jewel Citrine - sunny and affordable Blue Topaz - the jewel of Jupiter |
