| Gemstones embody life force like us, the earth is | | | | sapphires and other gemstones are universally valued, |
| enlivened by life force. Accordingly, gemstones are | | | | jewelry and art created from these gems are |
| identified by the same scientific methods as minerals. | | | | regarded as personal treasures. |
| Gemstones radiate their life force with great power. | | | | When clearing gemstone necklaces it is best to use |
| Gemstones are great at keeping their value, a | | | | the dry sea salt method. Moonlight is another way of |
| necklace, earrings, brooches, lockets, even small | | | | clearing your gemstones. Try hanging your gemstone |
| charms are excellent ways to pass wealth from | | | | necklace in a tree where the moonlight can cleanse it. |
| generation to generation--becoming estate jewelry | | | | It is not recommend to ever place your crystals and |
| then antique jewelry. | | | | gemstones in the sunlight, many stones tend to fade |
| A range of scientific instruments has been devised | | | | their colors in the sun. |
| especially for testing gemstones. Gemstones and | | | | The most important factor in evaluating gemstones, |
| gemstone beads add an unusual glance to all types of | | | | those with the brightest, most vivid colors usually |
| jewelry like silver jewelry as well as diamond jewelry | | | | command the highest price. Heavier gems are more |
| etc. | | | | rare and expensive than smaller ones, in fact, there is |
| Gemstone pendants can be worn with a neck wire, | | | | no bulk discount in gemstones, for every $1. |
| chain, or a complimentary matching necklace. The | | | | Some people think this should make them more |
| pendants are very eye catching and can accent any | | | | valuable, but the fact that they are not natural, |
| costume. It is always an adventure to handcraft | | | | combined with the lower cost of production, makes |
| pendants from gemstone cabochons or donuts to see | | | | some lab-created gemstones far more affordable |
| the interaction of the silver or other metals with the | | | | than natural stones. If you would like to learn more |
| colors of the stones. Matching earrings are available | | | | about gemstones, visit the American Gem Society. |
| for any handmade gemstone pendant. | | | | There is a gemstone jewelry buying guide that |
| Why are some gemstones like ruby and emerald, red | | | | presents some basic information to help you recognize |
| and green, yet diamond is colorless. As with many | | | | and select quality stones that could become treasured |
| things in life, when it comes to gemstones, looks can | | | | family heirlooms, from simple bracelets to extravagant |
| be deceiving. When impurities are added to colorless | | | | necklaces, from inexpensive children's jewelry to |
| gemstones, brilliant colors are frequently produced. | | | | couture designer jewelry. Male and female jewelry in |
| Many gemstone distinctive colors come from the | | | | all types, including one-of-a-kind jewelry and vintage |
| presence of transition metals as impurities in an | | | | jewelry--can be had at great prices from Overstock. |
| otherwise transparent crystal lattice. | | | | Just take care when searching that you find stores |
| Examples of different gemstones, colors, and | | | | and dealers that specialize in quality gemstones. It is |
| impurities, colorless gemstones corundum (right) and | | | | fairly easy to locate good stones these days with the |
| beryl, like diamonds, have properties characteristic of | | | | local markets around you and of course the internet is |
| gemstones - brilliance, transparency, and strength. | | | | a good place to look also. |