Articles related to "Gemstones"
Shopping for Fine Gems in Jewelry
A primer on identifying the colored gemstones used in fine jewelry. Knowing what you're looking for and what you're looking at when shopping empowers the buyer.
buying gems • shop for jewels • precious gemstones • semi-precious gemstones • shopping
A primer on identifying the colored gemstones used in fine jewelry. Knowing what you're looking for and what you're looking at when shopping empowers the buyer.
buying gems • shop for jewels • precious gemstones • semi-precious gemstones • shopping
DOES IT MATTER IF IT'S NOT NATURAL?
DOES IT MATTER IF IT'S NOT NATURAL? describes the various ways in which gemstones may be enhanced or "treated" to improve their appearance or durability.
natural gems • enhancements • imitation gems • artifical gems • synthetic gems
DOES IT MATTER IF IT'S NOT NATURAL? describes the various ways in which gemstones may be enhanced or "treated" to improve their appearance or durability.
natural gems • enhancements • imitation gems • artifical gems • synthetic gems
The Flowers of the Kingdom
An introduction to how minerals and gemstones are formed, and what makes gemstones valuable.
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An introduction to how minerals and gemstones are formed, and what makes gemstones valuable.
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR GEMSTONE JEWELRY
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR GEMSTONE JEWELRY offers tips on keeping gemstone and metal jewelry lovely and undamaged.
gemstone cleaning • jewelry care • dust • porous gems • commercial jewelry cleaners
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR GEMSTONE JEWELRY offers tips on keeping gemstone and metal jewelry lovely and undamaged.
gemstone cleaning • jewelry care • dust • porous gems • commercial jewelry cleaners
DC Alliance with European Publisher and Gemstone News
Moebius, Bilal, and Jodorowsky, will soon be joining the likes of Will Eisner (The Spirit), Alan Moore (Watchmen), and New York Times best selling author Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) at DC Comics. Gemstone Comics will honor your old Gladstone subscriptions. Check it out!
dc comics • gemstone • gladstone • duck comics mailing list • moebius
Moebius, Bilal, and Jodorowsky, will soon be joining the likes of Will Eisner (The Spirit), Alan Moore (Watchmen), and New York Times best selling author Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) at DC Comics. Gemstone Comics will honor your old Gladstone subscriptions. Check it out!
dc comics • gemstone • gladstone • duck comics mailing list • moebius
Gemstone Magic and Crystal Healing
How to cleanse and charge gemstones and crystals and tap into their curative and healing energies.
gemstone magic • crystal healing • crystal healing properties • crystal therapy • healing gemstones
How to cleanse and charge gemstones and crystals and tap into their curative and healing energies.
gemstone magic • crystal healing • crystal healing properties • crystal therapy • healing gemstones
BRILLIANT ICE
Brilliant Ice describes diamonds, currently the most popular of all gemstones.
diamond • faceting • color • colour • clarity
Brilliant Ice describes diamonds, currently the most popular of all gemstones.
diamond • faceting • color • colour • clarity
On A Scale of One to Ten
On A Scale of One To Ten describes how gemstones are rated according to the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Several examples are included in the article.
mohs scale • hardness • gemstones • minerals • quartz
On A Scale of One To Ten describes how gemstones are rated according to the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Several examples are included in the article.
mohs scale • hardness • gemstones • minerals • quartz
Sparkling Brooches
Here is some info how to use brooches to brighten up your clothes and accessories!
fashion • brooch • gemstones • trend • diy
Here is some info how to use brooches to brighten up your clothes and accessories!
fashion • brooch • gemstones • trend • diy
TOURMALINE: NATURE'S COLORFUL GIFT
TOURMALINE: NATURE'S COLORFUL GIFT presents general information about one of Nature's most unusual and colorful gemstones.
siberite • dravite • indicolite • schorl • elbaite
TOURMALINE: NATURE'S COLORFUL GIFT presents general information about one of Nature's most unusual and colorful gemstones.
siberite • dravite • indicolite • schorl • elbaite
SPECIAL REFLECTIONS
Special Reflections explains briefly how gemstones get their colors, then describes cat's eyes and asterism, which are two special light effects.
cat's eye • asterism • chatoyancy • star stones • reflected light
Special Reflections explains briefly how gemstones get their colors, then describes cat's eyes and asterism, which are two special light effects.
cat's eye • asterism • chatoyancy • star stones • reflected light
Blue Gemstone Bridal Jewelry
"Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." What better way for the bride to accomplish this than to wear wedding day blue gemstone jewelry.
wedding jewelry • bridal jewelry • blue gemstones • sapphires • turquoise
"Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." What better way for the bride to accomplish this than to wear wedding day blue gemstone jewelry.
wedding jewelry • bridal jewelry • blue gemstones • sapphires • turquoise
Colored Gemstone Fall Trends
Good news for jewelry collectors: all the popular semi-precious gemstones being shown for fall and winter are among the lower-priced stones.
fall 2007 jewelry trends • gemstone fashion trends • amethyst • rutilated quartz • moonstone
Good news for jewelry collectors: all the popular semi-precious gemstones being shown for fall and winter are among the lower-priced stones.
fall 2007 jewelry trends • gemstone fashion trends • amethyst • rutilated quartz • moonstone
Precious Gemstone Tourism
In their quest to find the world's finest jewellery collections, rich jet setters visit haute couture travel destinations that feature Harry Winston luxury salons.
precious gemstone tourism • harry winston sells • luxury jewellery asia • jewelry • canadian diamond miner
In their quest to find the world's finest jewellery collections, rich jet setters visit haute couture travel destinations that feature Harry Winston luxury salons.
precious gemstone tourism • harry winston sells • luxury jewellery asia • jewelry • canadian diamond miner
FELDSPAR: UBIQUITOUS MINERAL
FELDSPAR: UBIQUITOUS MINERAL is an overview of the feldspar group of minerals, with an emphasis on moonstone, the best-known of the feldspars.
moonstone • sunstone • amazonite • labradorite • schiller
FELDSPAR: UBIQUITOUS MINERAL is an overview of the feldspar group of minerals, with an emphasis on moonstone, the best-known of the feldspars.
moonstone • sunstone • amazonite • labradorite • schiller
Shop for November's Birthstone
Topaz is the traditional choice of birthstone. Following the zodical signs, the birthstone for November is either topaz or beryl, depending on the date of birth.
november birthstone • scorpio birthstone • sagittarius birthstone • shop for november birthstones • sky blue topaz
Topaz is the traditional choice of birthstone. Following the zodical signs, the birthstone for November is either topaz or beryl, depending on the date of birth.
november birthstone • scorpio birthstone • sagittarius birthstone • shop for november birthstones • sky blue topaz
April's Full Moon - the Seed Moon
You can harness the energy of the April Moon by using essential oils, gemstones and invoking Goddess Venus.
inner goddess • essential oils • gemstone • energies • creativity
You can harness the energy of the April Moon by using essential oils, gemstones and invoking Goddess Venus.
inner goddess • essential oils • gemstone • energies • creativity
Balancing the Sacral Chakra
When our Sacral Chakra is out of balance, we can feel destructive, irresponsible, self-pitying and lethargic. It is easy to restore health here by using orange energy.
color energy • goddess • goddess bast • healing • gemstones
When our Sacral Chakra is out of balance, we can feel destructive, irresponsible, self-pitying and lethargic. It is easy to restore health here by using orange energy.
color energy • goddess • goddess bast • healing • gemstones
Beautiful Bali Silver Beads
Bali Beads can be used with great effect when designing bead and wire jewelry, allowing beautiful items of jewelry to be made without the need of specialist techniques.
bali beads • silver • bead • jewelery • sterling silver
Bali Beads can be used with great effect when designing bead and wire jewelry, allowing beautiful items of jewelry to be made without the need of specialist techniques.
bali beads • silver • bead • jewelery • sterling silver
May's Full Moon - the Flower Moon
May's Moon brings us energy of love, wisdom and health. We can use essential oils, healing gemstones, the Goddess Inanna and meditation to celebrate this springy feeling
goddess inanna • meditation • healing gemstones • the heart chakra • balance
May's Moon brings us energy of love, wisdom and health. We can use essential oils, healing gemstones, the Goddess Inanna and meditation to celebrate this springy feeling
goddess inanna • meditation • healing gemstones • the heart chakra • balance
Tanzanite Gem rarer than Diamonds
Discovered in the 1960's, tanzanite has been called "the gemstone of the 20th Century."
tanzanite • diamonds • africa • gemstones • debeers
Discovered in the 1960's, tanzanite has been called "the gemstone of the 20th Century."
tanzanite • diamonds • africa • gemstones • debeers
Magical Properties of Crystals
Crystals and gemstones can be used for a variety of magical purposes. Learn how to use gemstones in the quartz family to enhance magical rituals.
gemstone magic • magic crystals • gemstones • crystals • semi precious stones
Crystals and gemstones can be used for a variety of magical purposes. Learn how to use gemstones in the quartz family to enhance magical rituals.
gemstone magic • magic crystals • gemstones • crystals • semi precious stones
Co-ordinate Jewelry With Fall 2008 Colors
Warm and muted bright colors are popular garment colors for Fall 2008. Find out what jewelry looks will coordinate.
fashion colors for fall • color wheel • monochromatic colors • complimentary colors • gemstones to wear with yellow
Warm and muted bright colors are popular garment colors for Fall 2008. Find out what jewelry looks will coordinate.
fashion colors for fall • color wheel • monochromatic colors • complimentary colors • gemstones to wear with yellow
Facets of Quartz
Facets of Quartz discusses foklore surrounding rock crystal, amethyst, and rose quartz, which are the most familiar members of the quartz family; and also provides some general information about quartz.
quartz • rock crystal • amethyst • rose quartz • citrine
Facets of Quartz discusses foklore surrounding rock crystal, amethyst, and rose quartz, which are the most familiar members of the quartz family; and also provides some general information about quartz.
quartz • rock crystal • amethyst • rose quartz • citrine
May Birthstone Emerald
Emerald or deep green beryl is a symbol of life, love, springtime and nature. The gem prized by the Egyptians, Indians, and Aztec is as valuable as diamond today.
emerald gemstone • birthstone for may • clear green precious gem stone • history aztec egypt india emerald gem • 55 20 35 anniversary stone
Emerald or deep green beryl is a symbol of life, love, springtime and nature. The gem prized by the Egyptians, Indians, and Aztec is as valuable as diamond today.
emerald gemstone • birthstone for may • clear green precious gem stone • history aztec egypt india emerald gem • 55 20 35 anniversary stone
Wedding Jewelry Trends 2008
Getting married this summer? Green gemstones and Lucite are popular additions to the traditional pearls.
wedding jewelry • bridal jewelry • wedding day jewelry • emerald jewelry • lucite jewelry
Getting married this summer? Green gemstones and Lucite are popular additions to the traditional pearls.
wedding jewelry • bridal jewelry • wedding day jewelry • emerald jewelry • lucite jewelry
Jewellry, Don't be Fooled by Fakes
With jewellery scams a fact of life in some Asian countries, being fooled by fakes is an everyday hazard. The following tips will help the buyer who may not be an exper
gemstones quality carat weight • fake gemstones • diamonds clarity and cut • emeralds from brazil • columbia
With jewellery scams a fact of life in some Asian countries, being fooled by fakes is an everyday hazard. The following tips will help the buyer who may not be an exper
gemstones quality carat weight • fake gemstones • diamonds clarity and cut • emeralds from brazil • columbia
Shopping in India
India is a shopper's paradise with so many exotic goods on offer. From jewelry to pottery to paintings, there's something to suit all budgets lavish to inexpensive.
shopping in india • what to buy in india • where to shop in india • india handicrafts • india jewelry
India is a shopper's paradise with so many exotic goods on offer. From jewelry to pottery to paintings, there's something to suit all budgets lavish to inexpensive.
shopping in india • what to buy in india • where to shop in india • india handicrafts • india jewelry
MORE THAN A BLUE ROCK
More Than A Blue Rock describes lapis lazuli, an ancient blue stone treasured through the ages.
lapis lazuli • pyrite • ultramarine • lazurite • swiss lapis
More Than A Blue Rock describes lapis lazuli, an ancient blue stone treasured through the ages.
lapis lazuli • pyrite • ultramarine • lazurite • swiss lapis
JASPER
JASPER describes several cryptocrystalline members of the quartz family. These stones are usually opaque and have been valued by people for thousands of years.
jasper • quartz • chalcedony • cryptocrystalline • onyx
JASPER describes several cryptocrystalline members of the quartz family. These stones are usually opaque and have been valued by people for thousands of years.
jasper • quartz • chalcedony • cryptocrystalline • onyx
Balancing the Root Chakra
When our root chakra is out of balance, we can feel angry and nervous. It is easy to balance our chakra by using red energy, and by invoking Goddess Venus. Read on!
balancing chakras • red energy • red root chakra • healing gemstones • goddess venus
When our root chakra is out of balance, we can feel angry and nervous. It is easy to balance our chakra by using red energy, and by invoking Goddess Venus. Read on!
balancing chakras • red energy • red root chakra • healing gemstones • goddess venus
Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra
When our solar plexus chakra is out of balance we can feel pessimistic, sly, untrue to ourselves, excessive and cowardly. Using yellow energy, we can remedy this.
yellow energy • goddess kamala • gemstones • citrine • solar plexus
When our solar plexus chakra is out of balance we can feel pessimistic, sly, untrue to ourselves, excessive and cowardly. Using yellow energy, we can remedy this.
yellow energy • goddess kamala • gemstones • citrine • solar plexus
Global Luxury Diamond Sales Leader
Well-known for jewellery at the Oscars, the world's largest publicly traded diamond company sparkles in both precious gemstone mining & international retail stores.
global luxury diamond sales leader • harry winston diamond corporation • markets rare jewellery • chairman robert gannicott • diavik mine canada’s northwest territories
Well-known for jewellery at the Oscars, the world's largest publicly traded diamond company sparkles in both precious gemstone mining & international retail stores.
global luxury diamond sales leader • harry winston diamond corporation • markets rare jewellery • chairman robert gannicott • diavik mine canada’s northwest territories
Make Cubic Zirconia Earrings
These easy instructions create the opportunity to practice using jewelry pliers while making a stunning pair of square-cut cubic zirconia solitaire pierced earrings
cubic zirconia earrings • instructions to make earrings • gem setting video • pronged earrings • how to use jewelry pliers
These easy instructions create the opportunity to practice using jewelry pliers while making a stunning pair of square-cut cubic zirconia solitaire pierced earrings
cubic zirconia earrings • instructions to make earrings • gem setting video • pronged earrings • how to use jewelry pliers
Prepare Your Jewelry for Travel
Learn three methods to cushion jewelry prior to packing it in a carry-on bag when you take it with you for holiday or business travel.
traveling with jewelry • carry on regulations • how to protect jewelry • packing chain necklaces • packing gemstone jewelry
Learn three methods to cushion jewelry prior to packing it in a carry-on bag when you take it with you for holiday or business travel.
traveling with jewelry • carry on regulations • how to protect jewelry • packing chain necklaces • packing gemstone jewelry
CELESTIAL STONE
Celestial Stone describes sapphire, the gem once believed responsible for creating blue skies.
sapphires • padparadscha • corundum • ruby • hyacinth
Celestial Stone describes sapphire, the gem once believed responsible for creating blue skies.
sapphires • padparadscha • corundum • ruby • hyacinth
OPAL: WATER FILLED WITH FIRE
Opal: Water Filled With Fire describes how one of Nature's most fascinating gemstone is formed, what gives it it's famous play of color, and how it should be cared for.
opal • play of color • silica • potch • jelly opal
Opal: Water Filled With Fire describes how one of Nature's most fascinating gemstone is formed, what gives it it's famous play of color, and how it should be cared for.
opal • play of color • silica • potch • jelly opal
Diamond Wedding Jewelry
Diamond wedding jewelry worn by the bride remains elegant and appropriate. Due to the extravagant nature of diamonds the jewelry worn should be quite simple.
wedding jewelry • bridal jewelry • bride jewelry • diamond jewelry • diamond stud earrings
Diamond wedding jewelry worn by the bride remains elegant and appropriate. Due to the extravagant nature of diamonds the jewelry worn should be quite simple.
wedding jewelry • bridal jewelry • bride jewelry • diamond jewelry • diamond stud earrings
THE KING OF GEMS
THE KING OF GEMS describes rubies, one of the most valuable of all gemstones.
ruby • corundum • balas ruby • bohemian ruby • siberian ruby
THE KING OF GEMS describes rubies, one of the most valuable of all gemstones.
ruby • corundum • balas ruby • bohemian ruby • siberian ruby
Free Comic Book Day 2004 Preview
A preview of the comics coming for Free Comic Book Day July 3, 2004.
free comic book day • saturday july 3rd • spider-man 2 • marvel • dc
A preview of the comics coming for Free Comic Book Day July 3, 2004.
free comic book day • saturday july 3rd • spider-man 2 • marvel • dc
Story From A Self-Publisher and August News
Check out this link to a great story of heartbreak, sorrow, and financial loss - other wise known as self-publishing. Also, read my regular comments on movies, conventions and comic book news. My rant on trade paperbacks! Really!
dc comics • gemstone • gladstone • don rosa • john romita
Check out this link to a great story of heartbreak, sorrow, and financial loss - other wise known as self-publishing. Also, read my regular comments on movies, conventions and comic book news. My rant on trade paperbacks! Really!
dc comics • gemstone • gladstone • don rosa • john romita
What do Scooby Doo, The Punisher and Yu-Gi-Oh All Have In Common?
What do Scooby Doo, Hellboy, Garfield, The Punisher and Yu-Gi-Oh all have in common? It could be they are all comic books or comic strips - or it could be something sinister, much more sinister! Yes it is, find out more in this week’s article! See some J Scott Campbell art from next month’s MAD Magazine!!! Also Bill Roseman speaks out on CrossGen’s financial woes and a talented Tokyopop artist gets a chance at with a major publisher!! Check it out!
buster crabbe • flash gordon • jean rodgers • movie poster • gemstone publishers
What do Scooby Doo, Hellboy, Garfield, The Punisher and Yu-Gi-Oh all have in common? It could be they are all comic books or comic strips - or it could be something sinister, much more sinister! Yes it is, find out more in this week’s article! See some J Scott Campbell art from next month’s MAD Magazine!!! Also Bill Roseman speaks out on CrossGen’s financial woes and a talented Tokyopop artist gets a chance at with a major publisher!! Check it out!
buster crabbe • flash gordon • jean rodgers • movie poster • gemstone publishers
CHALCEDONY
CHALCEDONY describes several cryptocrystalline members of the quartz family. These stones are usually translucent and have been valued by people for thousands of years.
chalcedony • quartz • crystalline • cryptocrystalline • microcrystalline
CHALCEDONY describes several cryptocrystalline members of the quartz family. These stones are usually translucent and have been valued by people for thousands of years.
chalcedony • quartz • crystalline • cryptocrystalline • microcrystalline
Charmed Bracelet for Mother's Day
Use cotton cord and silver or gold tone charms to keep costs and design time to a minimum for this project. Use the extra time to find the perfect selection of charms.
charm bracelets • how to make charm bracelets • select charms for a bracelet • bracelet charms • sushi charms
Use cotton cord and silver or gold tone charms to keep costs and design time to a minimum for this project. Use the extra time to find the perfect selection of charms.
charm bracelets • how to make charm bracelets • select charms for a bracelet • bracelet charms • sushi charms
Crystal Therapy
Crystal Therapy is a form of vibrational medicine using colour and sacred geometry layouts. It facilitates emotional and physical healing. A typical session is described.
crystal therapy • holistic therapy using crystals • healing techniques with crystals • crystals and vibrational medicine • crystals and sacred geometry
Crystal Therapy is a form of vibrational medicine using colour and sacred geometry layouts. It facilitates emotional and physical healing. A typical session is described.
crystal therapy • holistic therapy using crystals • healing techniques with crystals • crystals and vibrational medicine • crystals and sacred geometry
Year-round Southern Cave Tours
Know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? Just stop at any of these caverns open year-round, and where bad weather is never a problem, for the answer.
cave tours • difference between stalactites and stalagmites • desoto caverns • war eagle caverns on beaver lake • florida caverns
Know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? Just stop at any of these caverns open year-round, and where bad weather is never a problem, for the answer.
cave tours • difference between stalactites and stalagmites • desoto caverns • war eagle caverns on beaver lake • florida caverns
IVORY
Ivory describes a popular organic material that's harvested from animal teeth. It's been used by humans to make jewelry and art objects for nearly 30,000 years.
ivory • fossil ivory • antique ivory • bone • vegetable ivory
Ivory describes a popular organic material that's harvested from animal teeth. It's been used by humans to make jewelry and art objects for nearly 30,000 years.
ivory • fossil ivory • antique ivory • bone • vegetable ivory
GLORIOUSLY GREEN
GLORIOUSLY GREEN presents some facts and folklore about emeralds, the loveliest of all the green gemstones.
emerald • beryl • jardin • silk • brazilian emerald
GLORIOUSLY GREEN presents some facts and folklore about emeralds, the loveliest of all the green gemstones.
emerald • beryl • jardin • silk • brazilian emerald
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS describes nephrite and jadeite, the two minerals commonly known as jade.
jade • nephrite • jadeite • imperial jade
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS describes nephrite and jadeite, the two minerals commonly known as jade.
jade • nephrite • jadeite • imperial jade
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