Posts Tagged ‘Blue Sapphire’

Other Colored Gemstones Unknown to the World – 3

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Leading on to the tradition of continuation of knowledge availability to readers, here comes more information of hidden yet glinting wonders of the world of gemstones. Below is a description on some real facts.

• Garnet

Garnets are some abundantly colored vivifying gemstones which are believed to make the ware loyal, devoted and energetic than ever before. If you opt on sincerity and cure loss of blood, cure hemorrhaging and cure inflammatory diseases, the garnet ids the right choice.

The name originates from English word ‘garnet’ meaning dark red.

Ethereally fascinating sub species of it are -

• pyrope,

• almandite,

• rhodolite,

• spessartite,

• spessartite-mandarin,

• hydrogrossular garnet,

• hydrogrossular garnet- hessonite,

• grossular garnet- tsavorite, g

• rossular garnet- malay,

• demantoid,and

• color change garnet.

This gemstone measures its hardness as 6.5 to 7.5 Mohs’ on scale. Making it a relatively accepted crystal for durable jewelry, this is one of the few untreated gemstones which are seen almost flawless.

Garnets are found in all brilliant colors like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, pink and colorless. Color change quality makes it resemble an alexandrite. It reflects as red colored in artificial light and blue in daylight or florescence.

A star garnet is found unique in reddish to purplish variety.

• Iolite

A cordierite mineral family member, iolite is a crystal consisting elements like iron, aluminium and magnesium. It has derived its name from its founder’s name, the French geologist Louis Cordier.

In addition its said that its name originates from the Greek for violet. Also, it’s called as dichroite which means two colored crystal, in the same language.

Its hardness measures 7 to 7.5 Mohs’ on scale which it’s less durable unlike sapphire. However, in appearance, iolite’s very clean colors resemble with blue sapphire. The shades range from deep blue to light gray-blue to yellowish grey.

Because of this physical characteristic, iolite which is a strong pleochroic reflects distinct colors when viewed from different angles. Moreover, this good value stone brings a low priced substitute fro sapphire.

In the near future, this very less prized gemstone is predicted to make a mark in the colored gemstone jewelry world. Whatsoever, be the scenario of the future, king like sparkling rocks like sapphire, tanzanite, ruby, will never lose their sheen.

Contemporary gemstone jewelry will retain their positions as much coveted ones like sapphire rings, tanzanite earrings and diamond rings

Emerald Earrings, Sapphire Earrings and Tanzanite Earrings

Jewelry is not just in writing but a fascination for me. I grew into it since the day I started my research. There is a lot that one needs to know about jewelry simply because they are so valuable that you cannot afford to miss a single bit. My alliance with online gemstone and jewelry selling website enables me to bring you the best of jewelry fashion and jewelry education.

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/jewelry-articles/other-colored-gemstones-unknown-to-the-world-3-1515157.html

Novelty of New Year: Sapphire Pendants

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given;
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth.
~Martin Luther

Christmas and New Year are two most awaited events within a year. New Year eve becomes a happening occasion after Christmas. Every year, all over the world, this last day of the year is celebrated to mark the end to previous year and to welcome the following set of months. This becomes a perfect date to gladden loved ones hearts’ with gifts, filled with emotions rooted with in.

Angara brings forth some exquisite sapphire jewelry in the form of pretty charming pendants to embellish important ladies in your life. Sapphire is a captivating gemstone which comes in abundant colors. Flamboyancy reflects in alluring shades like blue, pink, yellow and colorless of course. Out of all these colorful shades, blue is the most sought after sapphire.

Sapphire, one of oldest gemstones, has been a part of most cultures in the world. This mineral type named corundum reflects velvety, soft deep, blue sheen which ranges through many shades. Since being hard having 9Mohs’ on scale, makes it a cutter’s favorite. Also, this proves it a daily wear choice making it ideal for jewelry like rings or pendants

In cases when sapphires are a little faint or pale in hue, then they are heat treated. This process is called as enhancement to improve shade and achieve that intense coloration of stone. Stylish women can either gift this novelty like possessions or can buy them for adorning themselves. These pendants are kind of confidence boosters which can turn out the best out of you.

Collection consists of bestsellers in pink and blue sapphires. Round pink sapphire heart pendant in white gold & blue sapphire and diamond circle pendant in white gold, are one of top demanded choices amongst young ladies of today. However, ambitious and women of all ages adore these pieces.

Solitaire heart pink sapphire bezel set pendant in white gold, and solitaire round pink sapphire bezel set pendant in white gold have already become rage amongst customers. Lovely and balmy blushing hue reflected by these charming gems turn up the mood with white gold’s florescence.

There are some other immaculately cut, beautiful and intense blue sapphire pendants too. Blue sapphire and diamond flower pendant in white gold and blue sapphire butterfly pendant with diamonds in white gold can sure be very alluring to the eyes of the beholder.

Treasure such precious offering as sapphire pendants available at favorable prices with discounts.

Jewelry is not just in writing but a fascination for me. I grew into it since the day I started my research. There is a lot that one needs to know about jewelry simply because they are so valuable that you cannot afford to miss a single bit. My alliance with online gemstone and jewelry selling website enables me to bring you the best of jewelry fashion and jewelry education.

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/jewelry-articles/novelty-of-new-year-sapphire-pendants-1483079.html

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