Blue Sapphire Stones

There is something about the color blue that makes it the most favored color in the world. Psychologists say that there is something calming about the color as it reminds us of the sky on a clear day or the crystal clear depths of the ocean. Without knowing anything about blue sapphire stones from a gemologist’s point of view, they are among the most popular stones simply because of their color. However, in terms of a gemstone, sapphires are second only to diamonds in their hardness, coming in at 9 on the Mohs scale which makes them durable and easy to care for, and of course quite valuable.

What Exactly Is a Blue Sapphire?

The ‘funny’ thing about a blue sapphire is that you could say it is the same stone as a ruby only it is blue and not red! Both are gemstones of the corundum family of minerals but a blue sapphire gets its color from both titanium and iron impurities being present in the crystal while rubies derive their vivid red color from chromium. A sapphire then is any member of the corundum family that is colored anything but ruby red, and blue sapphire stones are not only the most beautiful, they are the most valuable. Going a step further, cornflower blue from gems mined in Kashmir is actually the most valuable of all the blues. Sapphires are only found in a few locations around the world, the most notable being Kashmir (India), Burma, Australia, Thailand, …

Gold Tiffany Bracelets

Tiffany is a very popular jewelry provider that has been in business for over 160 years. To this day, it is still one of the most popular and desirable brands of jewelry in the world. With their large selection of high quality jewelry comes high price tags as well though. Anyone that buys Tiffany jewelry as a gift for someone will have to be shopping for a special piece that will really stay with that person forever.

There are many different types of jewelry offered under the Tiffany brand name. Some of the popular pieces include necklaces, rings, and bracelets. There are already many different pieces of the first two available to choose from. Tiffany bracelets have a bit smaller of a selection though, so they would be more interesting to look into.

Why Buy a Gold Tiffany Bracelet?


Tiffany established an amazing name in the jewelry industry because of their lengthy selection of very high quality pieces of jewelry. The quality of their pieces was very rarely matched by any other brands. With the incredible amount of popularity, Tiffany has also become the victim of many illegitimate distributors that sell fake, knock off jewelry pieces that use the Tiffany name.

Gold Tiffany bracelets should be your first choice when deciding on a brand name of gold bracelets to buy. This is, of course, if you can afford the higher prices of this brand of jewelry. The main reason that you should buy a gold Tiffany bracelet …

Amethyst Jewelry

Amethyst Jewelry

Amethyst is a gemstone that is used in various types of jewelry. The actual word Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos, which has a literal translation of “remedy against drunkenness”. Amethysts, and all gemstone for that matter, are graded in the exact same way as diamonds. They are graded by their color, clarity, cut and carat weight. Amethysts are known as a variety of crystallized quartz, and are a member of the Quartz family, or to give them their scientific name, silicon dioxide. You will typically find that the crystal structure of an Amethyst is hexagonal.

Amethyst jewelry comes in a wide variety of natural shades and colors. These include purple, bluish-purple and reddish-purple. However, with that said, amethysts in their purest form are actually colorless. An amethyst will produce color due to the absorption of certain wavelengths of light. The color will consist of three separate components which are the hue, which is the initial impression of color. The tone, which is the term given for the lightness or darkness of color and the saturation, which measures the intensity of an Amethyst’s color.

The amethyst is also known as a birthstone for the month of February. It covers the zodiac sign for Aquarius which is known as the water bearer. Amethyst is also a wedding anniversary gemstone that is typically presented for the fourth and sixth year of married life. The amethyst as a birthstone also has certain properties that are associated with the zodiac …

Diamond Choker Necklaces

Diamond Choker Necklaces

A diamond choker is basically a choker necklace that contains diamond stones. It is a stunning piece of jewelry that provides a luxurious yet sophisticated and classy appeal. It is a great choice of jewelry to wear for a special event or occasion as it will catch everyone’s attention. The elegance of the design of a diamond choker is something that also puts it ahead of many other choices of diamond necklaces.

This is one of the more unique choices of diamond necklaces that you could choose. The choker necklace shows off a vast amount of diamond stones, either big or small. It does so while being prominent and dominating your fashion image. Due to the intensity of the diamond choker it is often worn as a piece of fashion jewelry only for the most special events.

Diamond choker necklaces can be pricy because they often contain quite a number of diamond stones. It is more common for celebrities and wealthy individuals to wear this type of jewelry. It is especially common to see such individuals wearing a diamond choker necklace at award shows, dinner events, and so on. This is definitely not a piece of jewelry that you would wear casually or professionally but when you are dressing up for a special event it would be perfect.

Diamond Choker

There are imitation diamond choker necklaces available for those that cannot for a real diamond choker necklace. These are basically choker necklaces that are made up of a gemstone that is similar …

Swarovski Drop Earrings

Swarovski Crystal Earrings

In today’s jewelry industry, there are certain elite companies that distinguish themselves by offering only the finest products, crafted solely from the highest quality raw materials. One such company is Swarovski, the brand name carrying worldwide recognition for their luxurious crystals and crystal jewelry.

Swarovski crystals are used to create crystal glass miniatures and sculptures and to adorn clothing, jewelry, chandeliers or other home decor elements. All Swarovski sculptures are inscribed with the brand’s logo, which evolved from the original edelweiss flower, to a “S.A.L.” engraving, and finally to the current swan logo.

The brand is nowadays recognized worldwide, sometimes to the point of crystal jewelry being uniquely associated with the Swarovski name. The crystals produced by Swarovski have earned their fame through their unique features: precision cuts, impressive clarity and marvelous sparkle. Swarovski crystals are used to create a wide variety of jewelry, from necklaces and pendants to rings, earrings and tiaras.

The reason why the Swarovski crystals are highly coveted in the jewelry industry is their unique appearance and brilliant refraction characteristics, as well as unparalleled cuts and innovative shapes. In order to obtain the rainbow spectrum refraction that Swarovski crystals exhibit, certain coating techniques are used. One of the most popular is called Aurora Borealis, or simply “AB”, which is a metallic coating used on some crystals to ensure that the light refracted by their surface disperses into a rainbow spectrum of colors. Such technique, in conjunction with a glass composition containing 32 percent lead, yields the …

Gold Locket

Gold Locket Necklace

Gold locket necklaces are as beautiful as they are nostalgic. Locket necklaces date back in time for centuries and these are the necklaces that open up to reveal two halves. The two halves are called wings and they are connected with a hinge. When locket necklaces were first designed they were used for a variety of practical reasons such as for carrying medicines or poisons. They were also used to carry the ashes of a deceased loved one or a piece of their hair. Some people used lockets as good luck charms and filled them with herbs to ward off evil. As time went on the lockets began to have pictures or photos of family or friends inserted in them. It is still popular today to wear a locket with a photo of a loved one tucked inside.

Today you can find gold locket necklaces in various styles, designs and sizes. A gold locket necklace is a wonderful gift to give for a woman. The purity of the gold and the complexity of the design will affect the price of a gold locket necklace. You can find them in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold, varying from 10kts to 24ks. However, 24kst is a very soft, costly metal and may not be best suited for a locket. The color of the gold will depend on the percentage of other metal alloys mixed in to make the gold stronger. If you are shopping for a gold locket for a loved …