Monthly Archives: February 2008

In ancient times, the ruby was considered the most valuable of gemstones. Rubies range in color from purplish or bluish red to pinkish red to a yellowish red. It is brilliant and a very hard gemstone. Its magnificent color, hardness, … Continue reading →

Swarovski Crystals are beautiful, high quality man made rhinestones that give you the look of real diamonds at a much lower price. These beautifully versatile crystals are also used for fashion jewelry, chandelier parts and decorative accessories – as we … Continue reading →

Pearls are generally white or cream in color, but the this can vary according to the color of nacre in the various species of mollusk used. Pearls can be black or various shades of pastel. You may also find they … Continue reading →

The sapphire is considered the most spiritual of all gems as it is said to represent the purity of the soul. Sapphires come in a variety of colors, like, blue, pink, violet, purple, and a bright reddish-orange (red sapphires are … Continue reading →

India has the largest market of gold jewelry and 22 karat gold is considered, at 91.6% pure, to be of the highest quality. Similar to the famous phrase coined by Marliyn Monroe, gold is a “girls best friend” in Indian … Continue reading →