Hi everyone, well April is upon us so here is an introduction to the birthstone for April. The birthstone for April is the Diamond which is the gemstone most people are familiar with. The name comes from Greek ‘adamas’ meaning invincible and may reflect that the diamond is the hardest gemstone known...
The Birthstone for April is Diamond with Clear Gemstones like Quartz as an Alternative
How to Size Online Jewelry
Hi there Today I am going to talk about how to size online jewelry. As mentioned in our online buying tips: ‘The online image of the item may make it look larger than it is in reality, so check the measurement guide and any photos of models wearing the item.’ I...
Tips when Buying Jewelry Online – Be Confident you will get what you Expect
With the convenience of shopping online comes a far wider range of choices and often cheaper prices than traditional retail stores, which is great for the consumer. However how can you really be confident that you will get what you expect? This is especially true when buying jewelry online as...
How is Aquamarine Formed? It originated from water millions of years ago.
Aquamarine is a type of beryl mineral and is formed in an igneous rock formation called a pegmatite. Wow, that is too many geological terms, let me try and explain each one (with the help of far more knowledgeable sources) so by the end of the article we all...
How about Making an Amethyst Necklace for a birthday girl this February?
This week we are featuring Cats Bead Kits and their designer jewelry making kits. Dawn Ditter is the owner and makes up all the kits herself. We are showcasing the Amethyst DIY Jewelry Kit seeing as Amethyst is the birthstone for February. Making up this necklace would make a lovely...
Amethyst Butterfly Jewelry
Hi there, Today we are featuring WILDTHINGS LTD brand of jewelry and in particular their amethyst butterfly jewelry. WILDTHINGS LTD design unique, high quality sterling silver jewelry with nature inspired themes of wildlife, sea-life and the floral kingdom. Many of their silver pieces are set with semi-precious stones and come in matching...
Where is Amethyst Found?
Most of us are familiar with the amethyst gemstone but where is amethyst found in the world? Amethyst is quite common and is found on all continents, with the larger deposits currently being mined in South America, Africa and North America. The largest global producer is Brazil with an annual production...
Glorious Garnet Necklaces – a Romantic Valentines Day Gift
Garnet necklaces set with the deep red variety of garnet make a special and romantic Valentines Day gift. Although Garnet is assigned as the January birthstone, the deep red color associated with romance has also made this gemstone popular in Valentines Day gifts. Fair Trade Jewelry One of our recommended online jewelry...
Gorgeous Garnet Wrap Bracelets – the Perfect Gift for January
This week we are featuring Neva from The Spiral River and her gorgeous Garnet Wrap Bracelets. Garnet is the birthstone for January so these bracelets would make an ideal gift for a friend or relative’s birthday in January. The Spiral River Neva Murtha is the owner-designer of The Spiral...
Deep red Pyrope is the most admired Garnet birthstone – but there are many other types of Garnet.
The birthstone for January is Garnet and the deep red varieties are the most well known and admired. Garnet is not actually one type of gemstone, but the name of a group of similar gemstones which occur in a variety of beautiful colors. The types of garnet used in jewelry are andradite, almandine, grossular, spessartine and...
