WHAT IS YOUR GEMSTONE? 

Let's look at some gemstones, shall we?

Every gemstone is a mineral that is made up of crystals which are in constant motion the emitting an energy signature. o wonder there was always this magical and symbolic connection that has existed between human beings and gems. 

Most gemstones are hard and the harder they are the more valuable they get, since they can be made into jewelry and they would not easily scratch and keep their shine. Having said that some gemstones are particularly valuable due to their soft structure, that allows the jeweler engrave certain patterns into them air even shape them like a sculpture. Like many aspects of our modern culture, fascination with gemstones and gemstone jewelry also started in Babylon (today's Irak), and became very popular in ancient Greece. Since then all the kings and queens adored them and wanted to wear these colorful minerals all the time. 

Gemstones are usually separated in to 2 categories. Precious and Semi-Precious. Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl and Opal is considered precious gemstones. 

Aquamarine, Peridot and Tanzanite is also considered precious in many regions of the world. 

On the other hand Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Garnet, Jade, Turquoise are usually considered as "semi-precious" 

Let's look at some of these stones:

Amethyst

Amethyst is a type of stone that is full of vibrant energy. It is great to wear amethyst jewelry, 

Oval Amethyst-Diamond Earrings, hand-crafted 14kt white gold, containing 2 Natural, Multi-faceted Amethyst 10.25ct tw, surrounded by .38ct tw round brilliant cut pave set diamonds with "huggie" style backs.

or even to use it in decoration. 

However, you should keep amethyst away from you when you are sleeping since it boost the energy levels of the body, you may not go in to a deep sleep if you have one of the decorative amethyst rocks in your bedroom. 

Amethyst is also believe to bring good luck and love to the person who is wearing it. 

Citrine

Citrine is a very delicious looking gemstone with it's beautiful orange color that resembles juicy Turkish delight (If you never tried Turkish delight, you definitely should!) Citrine contains traces of iron and that's where it's unique color comes from. It is called "success stone" since it is believed to bring success to the person who wears it. Citrine with it's sun-like properties relieves depression, draws away bad energy and stimulates circulatory system. 

Substantial Citrine and diamond ring, hand-crafted in 14kt two tone gold, centered by a 5.43ct tw cushion shape, checkerboard cut, multifaceted natural Citrine, surrounded by 28ct round brilliant cut .12ct tw pave set diamonds, created in a beautiful vintage cocktail ring style.

Caramel dark Chocolate Ring 
This ring is an eye candy! Hand-crafted in 14kt yellow gold with black rhodium overlay, it features a 10.9gr, checker board cut, multifaceted, natural citrine in the center, surrounded by .41ct tw prong set black diamonds in a halo style.  

Garnet

Rough Garnet 

With it's pungent red color garnet particularly represents sexuality. It is believed to increase fertility in women and help with hormonal imbalance. It is know as "the stone of health". Garnet was also used to relieve hemorrhages in the ancient times. This gemstone has been used since bronze age. Garnets are usually red however tsavorites which are vivid deep green also come from garnet family. 

The most interesting garnet was discovered in Madagascar which was blue. 

Jade

Jade is called the fidelity stone. They say the jade balances energy ad promotes peace and harmony. 

Turquoise

Turquoise takes its name from the country of Turkey with the turquoise colored seas surrounding this peninsula. The name originates from the word Turquie which refers to Turkey. This beautiful gemstone has anti negativity properties. It is believed to strengthen the body and prevent further injuries.

 

 Underwater Fantasy Ring with turquoise and white quartz

Turquoise is one of our favorite gemstones that we use in our jewelry. 

SAPPHIRE

Sapphire is the 3rd hardest mineral after diamond and moissanite in the Mohs scale. Sapphires are known as the "wisdom stone". Sapphires are believed to reduce mental tension and depression, as well as treating blood disorders.


Sapphires come in many different colors and varieties the most popular being the Ceylon Blue Sapphire

 Sapphire Diamond Studs

Hand crafted in 14kt white gold, these earrings contain 2 raound brilliant cut, natural royal blue sapphires 3.26ct tw, surrounded by 1.05ct tw round brilliant cut prong set diamonds. These earrings are timeless. 

 

 Other popular colors of sapphires are yellow, purple, orange (usually called padparadscha) and even green sapphires. Here is a beautiful bracelet made with these color sapphires:



Multicolor Sapphire Bracelet
Ladies multicolor sapphire and diamond bracelet, crafted in 14kt yellow gold, containing 9 oval brilliant cut 6.30ct tw green-purple-yellow-orange and cornflower blue sapphires, surrounded by 2.35ct total weight pave set  diamonds in a halo style.

 

Here is a close up!

 

Pink Sapphire Bracelet

Ladies pink sapphire and diamond bracelet, crafted in 14kt yellow gold, containing 9 oval brilliant cut 6.20ct tw pink sapphires, surrounded by 2.35ct total weight pave set diamonds in a halo style.

  

Here is a necklace also with pink sapphire however this time the sapphire is kept rough and it is sliced as a thin layer instead of a gem cut. 

Sliced Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 

crafted in 14kt rose gold, containing 58.50ct organic shaped, multi-faceted pink sapphire, surrounded by .34ct tw round diamonds around the center stone and on the 14kt rose gold cable chain, attached from the sides. 16" long with 2" extension loop. the Pendant is 1 6/8"  by 1 2/8"