Costume Ruby Jewelry – It’s All About You!

Jewelry Adviser — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:28:49 +0000

Ruby! The word alone conjures up thoughts of fire, brilliance, heat and passion, whether the real thing or a dazzling lab-created stone. Costume ruby jewelry is often mistaken for the genuine by all but a trained eye. The term costume jewelry came into its own when used by the respected and prolific movie producer, Cecil B. DeMille. Ruby costume jewelry became affordable, acceptable and sought after. Imagine owning and wearing something as glittery and beautiful as the Hollywood starlets would have done. Whether you refer to your pieces as fashion jewelry, junk jewelry, fake or costume jewelry, just remember, authentic or simulated, a lady can never have too many pairs of shoes or rubies.

Songs have been written about her and plays have been scripted to describe this amazingly beautiful gem, but don’t be misled into thinking that Ruby is only red. As a matter of fact, ask yourself this simple question, “Just what color is red?” The prized cabochon ruby gem, as it is known once it has been cut from the original rock, is the red variety of corundum. Costume ruby jewelry should be owned by any and everyone. Many of the synthetic, imitation or lab-created rubies are difficult to distinguish from their authentic counterparts.

Costume ruby jewelry gives one the feeling of going back in time. It has been said that in olden times, Ruby had powers of magic. Can you imagine that Proverbs woman who was more precious than a ruby? If you are lucky enough to stay married that long, perhaps your beloved with bestow rubies upon you for your 40th wedding anniversary.

People born in July will sport the desired ruby, and costume ruby jewelry is an excellent way of gifting your loved one without breaking the bank. Whether your costume ruby jewelry is from a fine jewelry store, box store, department store, TV shopping show or online you cannot go wrong in your purchase if carefully chosen for its beauty and elegance. Many designers whose names you’ll recognize include Coco Chanel, Monet, Liz Claiborne, and Kenneth Jay Lane. A newcomer to costume ruby jewelry design is Joan Rivers who has placed simulated rubies in her cameo piece. All of these designers feature affordable, yet luxurious pieces.

Fairy tales, Arabian Nights and all that is associated with these legends convey imagination of beauty, love everlasting and always jewelry. Rubies have long been well respected in the Asian cultures and were frequently found in numerous varieties of ancient armor. The precious ruby is mentioned in the so-called top or big five right along side diamonds, emeralds, pearls and sapphires so naturally any self-respecting princess or sleeping beauty would ornament herself in luscious rubies. Today’s princesses have the luxury of affordable costume ruby jewelry and many a person cannot tell the difference between “real” and simulated rubies.

Excepting diamonds, the beautiful ruby is the hardest gemstone. Interestingly, the only major difference in rubies and sapphires according to science is the color. Basically, they both have the same “DNA”. Rubies range in color from blood red to off purple to almost pink. Those rubies in your costume jewelry that are lab-created can fool just about everyone except, perhaps a gemologist, but they will never really have an economic impact on the real McCoy. Rubies are known by many names, most of which are not actually rubies, including Adelaide, Arizona, Australian, Bohemian, Colorado, Geneva and Rocky Mountain. None of these is rubies; rather they are mostly garnets, but don’t they sound exotic and dreamy?

Ladies, whether it’s your 15th or 40th anniversary, or you were fortunate enough to have been born in the 7th month of the year, you can and you should wear rubies. If you can’t afford the real thing, select some magnificent pieces of costume jewelry. Unless you regularly hang out with the rare gemologist, your rubies birth mother will be our little secret!

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.

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Costume Ruby Jewelry – It’s All About You!

Gemstone Rings – Precious and Charming