Posted on June 5th, 2009 by Hand Trades
Let me share my years of experience with you on how to take care of your gemstones. This time we will talk about only Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds and Opals and my tips will continue coming up. 1. Sapphires (Ceylon Origin), Ruby (Burma/Thailand Origin) No specific care is required for them, however, please ensure that while [...]
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Posted on June 5th, 2009 by Hand Trades
IF My finger turns GREEN from wearing Sterling Silver ring does that mean that It is not Sterling silver??? DON’T JUMP THE GUN AND SAY YOUR SELLER IS A CROOK. . LOL Silver is Beautiful, however pure silver is too soft and can easily scratch and become damaged, so it is alloyed with copper to [...]
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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Hand Trades
June’s Birthstone: Pearl Alternative Birthstones: Moonstone and Alexandrite Pearl is the official birthstone of the month of June. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 3rd and 30th years of marriage. Pearls have adorned crowns, clothing, and temples, and were said to be a favorite of Cleopatra, Pearls come in a wide range [...]
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Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by Hand Trades
Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by Hand Trades
Moonstone The moonstone is characterised by an enchanting play of light. The gemstone owes its name to that mysterious shimmer which always looks different when the stone is moved and is known in the trade as ‘adularescence’. Moonstones from Sri Lanka, the classical country of origin of the moonstone, shimmer in pale blue on an [...]
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Posted on June 1st, 2009 by Hand Trades
Moonstone is one of the modern June birthstones and an accepted gem for the 13th wedding anniversary. Moonstone’s delicate beauty and its long heritage make it perhaps the most familiar gem quality member of the feldspar group. Moonstone is composed of two feldspar species, orthoclase and albite. The two species are intermingled. Then, as the [...]
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