Articles related to "Semi Precious Gemstones"

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.

Single large semi precious gemstones are used to create rings with bling. Pastel color gemstones will create a dainty air with even the largest gemstone.

When pounding surf broke out one side of a seaside volcanic crater, it left a dramatic cove with gemstones sprinkling the sand. Gather genuine peridots under sea cliffs.

Good news for jewelry collectors: all the popular semi-precious gemstones being shown for fall and winter are among the lower-priced stones.

David Yurman took his basic twisted cable design and with the help of his wife turned it into a designer jewelry empire.

Learn which colored gemstones will compliment the green and blue colored garments being shown on the runways for Spring and Summer.

For intrepid jewelry makers and beaders of all varieties, summer is a wonderful season for crafting some immensely attractive and fun showpieces.

Planning a trip to New Orleans this Halloween? Check out the voodoo jewelry sold at the many fabulous specialty boutiques in the French Quarter.

Amethyst is the birthstone for those born in February and is the zodiacal gemstone for Aquarius.

This type of jewelry is made with base metals that are gold or silver plated and is normally set with glass gemstones or crystals.

Garnet is mined in a rainbow of colors depending on it's origin.

Just in time for Black Friday and holiday gift shopping, many different department stores and jewelry designers are giving truck shows.

The elemental circular shape is incorporated into Elsa Peretti's Round collection for Tiffany & Co. This elegant pendant is available in precious metals and gemstones.

Museum gift shops are a fantastic source of both historical replicated jewelry pieces and contemporary couture jewelry.

Bridge jewelry will most likely see the greatest affect of any slowdown in discretionary spending. Fine and costume jewelry will see the least.

Swarovski has opened a Crystallized concept store in the Soho section of New York. Budget conscience Swarovski lovers can make their own jewelry. Prices start at $15.

Lark's Jewelry Book on earrings shows a truly stunning collection of contemporary jewelry in that venue.

"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.

Feathered jewelry and various size and style open-link chains are hot jewelry picks for fall and winter 2007.

Turquoise has been worn by cultures ancient and modern, and is said to bring protection, luck, peace, truth, detoxification and protection from falling.

Amethyst is one of the most popular semi-precious gems, said to calm passions and aid in meditation, healing, restful sleep, good dreams, and protect against witchcraft.

After selecting your ring setting and gemstone it is now time to place the gemstone in the setting and use the gem-setting pliers to tighten the prongs.

Open up the jewelry boxes and play around with everything from cuff links to necklaces. Jewelry, both natural and synthetic, can be made into beautiful artwork.

Drop earrings for spring are extravagantly set with real and fake gemstones. Try some out for prom or weddings.

In Style magazine's Fall Fashion Fever touts tarty shades of pink as the new black for fall 2008.

Using your own setting and gemstone, If you have just a little patience and a steady hand it is very easy to create your own ring with bling in just a matter of minutes.

Over the whole larger than life statement necklace trend this year? There's a breeze in the air touting a return to delicate jewelry.

Considered by many to be a domain entirely belonging to females - jewelry is also quite fashionable for men and, indeed, many men choose to wear it frequently.

Necklace profiles being shown on Spring 2008 garments and how to best co-ordinate neck jewelry for maximum visual impact.

Many gorgeous cool pigments such as azurite and verdigris and "royal purple" used in paintings before the mid-1800s are now rarely used due to toxicity or impermanence.

The second of three articles on shopping for fine jewelry, this article covers the origin of pearls and the "Four Cs" of diamonds: Color, Carat, Clarity and Cut.

Learn how to combine garment and gemstone colors using a color wheel.

Large, long dangling earrings and draped bracelets adorned the stars this past Sunday evening on the red carpet at the 2009 Golden Globes.

Bent-nose, gem-set or prong-closing pliers can be used for basic pronged gemstone ring maintenance.

Unique, varied geology makes Idaho a playground for aspiring prospectors. Star garnets are Idaho's state gemstone. Find these gems on a fun northwest family vacation.

In a shopping rut? Toronto's historic Distillery District houses some of the funkiest shops in the city!