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Quartz Jewelry – The Gemstone for Many a Needs

Jewelry Adviser — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:22:24 +0000

Quartz crystals are part of the jewelry collection of the affluent and the mass for ages. The stones are found in tones of yellow, purple, gray, brown green, peach and blue. Quartz jewelry is believed to possess mystical and healing powers. It is supposed to relieve one of aches and pains and spread love and peace. Quartz jewelry has been coveted for its rare sparkle and sheen. Many use it portent future, others used it to enrich the crystal ware and many for enhancing their spiritual powers, but whatever the need, Quartz is used for varied purposes and enriches the lives of the owners of the gemstone.

The flawless beauty of the rock crystal has made it a component of many a coveted pieces of jewelry. Quartz jewelry has been worn by women for centuries to suffice the aesthetic and spiritual needs. Quartz jewelry has decorated many beautiful women through the ages, irrespective of their strata in the society. The gemstones brilliant look and spiritual attributes has inspired jewelry aficionados all over the world to add it to their treasure. Quartz has been used for wording the premonitions of crystal gazers in the past and for expensive crystal ware. Quartz is found in many varieties and forms. Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Rose Quartz, etc. are a few of the popular variants of Quartz.

Each variant of the gemstone is known to enrich the life of the pride possessor. Pink Quartz Jewelry is preferred by many women. The translucent pink shade of the gemstone is attractive and is believed to spread positive vibrations into the surroundings.

It is believed that it diffuses comfort, calm, tranquility, peace, joy, compassion, love, understanding, warmth into the human relationships. Quartz Jewelry is supposed to pervade the feeling of unconditional love, kindness, gratitude and forgiveness among the people in the household.

Quartz Jewelry made of Smoky Quartz is believed to boost the self-esteem, creativity, perception and joy of the owner. Blue Quartz jewelry is worn to de stress oneself and also to alleviate frustrations. Anti-aging properties are best seen in Rutilated Quartz. Every type of Quartz is said to possess mystical qualities that enriches the owner’s life and bolsters his spiritual progress. It also helps the owner to maintain peace and mitigate frustrations in his life, according to popular belief.

In many cultures like the Western, Medieval European, Celtic and Chinese cultures, Quartz is believed to be used as a tool, to interact with the spirits and predict the future happenings. Quartz worn in any form is believed to be an aid to fuse and adjust the psyche of a person with the cosmos. Quartz has piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. It is used in the making of computer chips. Popular beliefs assert the fact that adorning one’s self with Quartz jewelry can augment one’s psychic capabilities.

Japanese went a step further in believing that Quartz stands for the breath of the most revered White dragons, which are considered to be the creators. It is also used by the Chinese extensively to decorate the religious temple entrances. Quartz jewelry can be gifted to the loved ones can match any outfit that is trendy and snazzy or classy and ethnic. Quartz necklaces, rings, bracelets add to the beauty of any jewelry collection. Its sheer sparkle and delicate shine can render a rare sheen to any collection of dress. Quartz jewelry has been a fashionable one for centuries owing to its spiritual properties and its impressive looks.

Opal Jewelry – Queen of Gems

Jewelry Adviser — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:55:03 +0000

Opal Jewelry is considered rare and exotic as it enhances any wardrobe with its ethnic and vintage look. Opal Jewelry is stylish and classy. The value of the Opals is determined by the richness of its color and texture. Opals are available in a mélange of colors and are known for its luster. Opals are valuable and Opal Jewelry is available in various patterns and styles that suit the requirement of the ones who are interested to possess a precious piece of Jewelry. Opal’s association with the supernatural powers also has made it one of the most enigmatic gemstones in the planet.

The Immortal Bard of English Drama, Shakespeare, named it the “Queen of Gems” and that is the magic of Opal. Opal is one of the precious gemstones that enthralls the beholder with it ethereal color and texture. Earlier, many considered Opal to be a gemstone that housed supernatural and peculiar powers. Now, Opal Jewelry is a style statement. Opal is the lucky stone for those born in the month of October and it also makes a great present on any occasion.

Found in different colors, from white to black, Opal is available on earth in various tones and shades. Black Opals are rare, valuable and unique. White Opals are commonly found and are also called Milky Opals. Boulder Opals are found in boulders and siliceous ironstone concretions and are found in Queensland, Australia.. Mexican Highlands are rich in Fire Opals. Matrix and Crystal Opals are other varieties of Opals. Opal Jewelry is mostly made with these types of Opals. But today, Opal Jewelry is also made using synthetic and imitation Opals that look more lustrous than the original ones. Opal Jewelry using synthetic and imitation Opals looks exotic and is cost effective. Doublet and Triplet Opals are both man made and natural. They are natural Opals that are mixed with ironstones, quartz etc to render it a different look.

Opals can be used to make exquisite ornaments like rings, earrings, bracelets, pins, brooches, necklaces that are trendy and even vintage. Opal Jewelry appears classy due to Opal’s sheen and luster. Online shopping websites and jewelers’ bank on the charm of Opal Jewelry since Opals are used for modern, ethnic, vintage and even tribal jewelry.

The value of an Opal stone is examined in consideration of various factors like the color, pattern, brilliance, color bar, body tone and its faults. The basic color of the Opals decides the value of the stones. White opals are less costly but light gray, gray, sei-black and black Opals are rare and expensive.

Opal Jewelry renders the possessor, an old world charm and so is much sought after even today. Necklaces and Pendants in Opal are available in plenty. For those tired of contemporary designs in jewelry, Opal jewelry in tribal patterns can be refreshing. Handcrafted jewelry made of Opal and antique Jewelry can transport one to the previous era. Opals set in designs that are vintage and classic renders any person who dons it with a sophisticated look that is the in thing today. Ethnic Opal jewelry can be worn on any occasion. Opal stones have an enigma that made the people in the past to consider it as a sign of ‘hope’. The enigma also made it a stone that is associated with powers that are beyond man’s grasp. This has also ensued in the designing of charms and charm bracelets in Opal.

Opal’s exquisite looks and enigmatic existence makes it anybody’s choice and Opal Jewelry is precious and timeless. Earlier shopping for Opal Jewelry and comparing the prices of the stones were time consuming. Online shopping sites now are a great means of shopping cost effectively by comparing quality and prices.

Gemstone Rings – Precious and Charming

Jewelry Adviser — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:15:36 +0000

Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, amethyst, etc, all these gemstones have charmed generations with their brilliance and dazzle. There are birthstones for every month of the year and gemstone jewelry enriches the looks of the owner and also is a great accessory for any dress, be it casual or formal. Gemstones are also supposed to possess mystical and healing powers. Gemstone rings are popular for their variety and beauty. Gemstone rings are stylish and they also enhance the positive vibes in the lives of the possessor. Each gemstone possesses a distinct spiritual power and it is transferred to the one who uses the gemstone jewelry. Gemstones are precious, classy and good for the emotional and physical wellbeing of human.

Fine gemstone jewelry is famous for its luster and sparkle and the obsession with gemstones has been existent for ages and still exists. Gemstones are not only beautiful but they also possess various mystical powers. Each stone has a unique power associated with it. Gemstone rings can be worn with any ensemble and it gives a demure and rich look. People normally select their birthstones for the gemstones ring. The clarity, opulence and brilliance of gemstones have enthralled onlookers for centuries. Gemstone jewelry has become a rage in modern days among those who believe in its powers and those who are bewitched by its elegance.

Gemstone rings enliven the spirits of the owner and make them stand out in a crowd. Dazzling gemstone rings make the possessor dazzle as well. Gemstones set in gold or platinum or other materials and loose gemstones take the breath away of the beholder with their radiance. Gemstones set is 10k, 14k, and 18k are widely popular. Gemstone rings embedded in yellow gold and white gold has become fashionable. Gemstone rings are available in sterling silver.

Every gemstone set in gemstone rings possesses powers of healing illness and diseases. Alexandrite is known to heal nervous disorders and remove low self-esteem. Amethyst has the capability of relieving headaches, brain imbalances and it can also bring about inner peace, spiritual intellect. It also possesses healing powers. Bloodstone improves circulation and is a healer and cleanser. Citrine, another gemstone has the capacity to heal heart, kidney, liver and muscle problems. It also removes the self-destructive tendencies in people and enlivens creativity in people.

Diamond, the exotic gemstone heals brain disorders and removes toxins from the body. Gemstone rings made of Emerald has the power of alleviating circulatory and neurological disorders. Jade is believed to bring forth remedial effects on kidney, heart, spleen, thyroid, etc. Gemstone rings with Moonstone on them comforts and balances emotions and eliminates fear and promotes peace and harmony. Onyx is the gemstone that promotes objective thinking and spiritual inspiration. It is also vital for controlling emotions, according popular belief. It is also assumed that Opal is a remedy for blood disorders, depression and abdominal diseases. Pearl, removes emotional imbalances and Peridot prevents nervousness and discards spiritual fear from the minds of the owner of the gemstones. Quartz is used to amplify healing energy and clarity. Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby and topaz are supposed to protect environment from pollutants, to aid spiritual enlightenment, to balance love, to calm passions, etc. respectively.

Gemstone rings give a unique style to the owner and it lights up the life of the one who wears it with its brilliance and sparkle. Special occasions become more special with gemstones and gemstone rings that match every outfit is a style statement in itself. Precious gemstones and even cubic zirconia stones add to a trendy look and their mystical powers add to the vibrancy of life of the possessor.

Tanzanite Jewelry – Dash of Royal Colors

Jewelry Adviser — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:59:23 +0000

Tanzanite indicates the place of its origin, Tanzania. Tanzanite jewelry is preferred by women for the royal look that it possesses. The blue hues with tinge of purple and violet endows it with a regal touch that is undeniable. Found in dark brown color in its raw state on the ground, the stones become brilliant blue when heated. Tanzanite jewelry can only be used occasionally, but when used they turn anybody into the cynosure of all eyes. Adorning tanzanite also provides positive vibrations in a person and it augments the individuality of a person immensely. It also discards the negativity in a person.

Discovered in East Africa in the 1960’s, Tanzanite is a variety if the mineral ziosite. The velvety blue color mesmerized the beholders and tanzanite jewelry became a rage among people. It is associated to blue color but it is often found in hues of gold and brown. Tanzanite is found in rich purple colors as well. The only repository of these precious stones is the Merelani hills of Tanzania, hence the name Tanzanite. The discovery of this precious stone revolutionized the econom of Tanzania.

The enchanting colors of the Tanzanite jewelry make it the exquisite jewelry that enhances the classic look of any trendy ensemble. The color if the tanzanite stone is attributed to the stone being trichoric- it shows a variety of colors when seen from a variety of angles. From one direction it seems to be purple in color, in another blue and in from some other directions it seems like bronze color. Tanzanite jewelry became one of the most desired jewelry in the world from the time the Masai herders of the Merelani hills picked up the blue crystals that were heated by the lightning, according to a legend that is popular in Tanzania.

Tanzanites are extracted diligently by the miners from about 2000 feet below the ground. The stones are found in irregular shapes and are dark brown in color. The brilliant colors of ruby and sapphire is brought to the fore by heating the stones to a particular degree. The same process is applied to the tanzanite stones. The irregular dark brown stones are heated to about 600 degree Celsius and this gives the sparkling blue-lavender tone to the stone, making it the tanzanite that is marketed all over the world.

Tanzanite crystals set in tanzanite jewelry are more intense in color, when they are larger than ten carats. The value of tanzanites is determined according the color of the crystals. Blue tanzanites are expensive than the purple ones and as the blue hue in the stones increase, their value climbs. A skilled gem cutter is diligent about maximizing the clarity of the blue color to increase the value of the stone.

Delicate in nature, tanzanite jewelry is used occasionally and is avoided from the everyday use jewelry line by jewelers. Tanzanites are available in an array of shapes and sizes. The bewitching violet tinge in the stones gives the tanzanite jewelry a royal touch.

Tanzanite is also assumed to possess the power of changing the negative vibrations into positive ones. Tanzanite stones look exotic when they are set in vintage and contemporary bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants, etc. Tanzanite jewelry with a hint of diamond and sterling silver or platinum is eye catching for the play of colors that it displays. Tanzanite jewelry with its royal colors and exotic hues gives a contemporary, trendy and a regal look.