Tag Archives: Sapphires

5 Diamond Alternatives for Wedding Rings in 2009

While there is rarely a woman who does not like diamonds, the bride may be something else instead of a diamond that resembles a diamond, because of wedding and engagement rings. Many times the price is a factor, with some stones like diamonds being more affordable. In other cases, the brilliance of the stone is […]

10 Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

Battle-cut rings have quickly become popular choices because of their gorgeous appearance. If you are on the engagement ring market there are many options of queen cut rings to choose from. Here are ten different queen-cut diamond engagement rings for you to consider. Prince Cut Diamond Channel Band Price: $300 This stunning band has a […]

Black Sapphire Jewerly is Rare

Did you know that jewelry is part of the fashion industry? If you knew that they had little information then you would know that it is interesting that there are many types of jewelry that people buy or create to accessorize their clothes. It is important to know that from a creative point of view, […]

Guide to Buying Precious Gems in Bangkok

Thailand is known worldwide for precious gems, especially rubies and sapphires. Thailand imposes no import or export duty on raw or cut stones. Some of the most beautiful and rare stones are mined in Chantanburi and Mai Sot, Thailand. Next door in Burma, some of the most exquisite rubies are mined, and these also find […]

Rubies Are Red, Sapphires Are Blue? Not Always True! -Misconceptions About Gemstones

My husband and I make and sell beautiful jewelry from home. We have a webstore, which people buy from, but many times we do a direct sale with a friend or a coworker from his job. Most of the transactions go smoothly, with customers being satisfied both with the quality of our work and with […]

Traditional Birthstones

BIrthstones make a great, personal gift for a loved one. Here are the traditional birthstones associated with each month and suggestions for what precious metal should be paired with each. January The birthstone for January is garnet. Garnets are typically very dark red, almost black in color. Garnets work okay when set into gold but […]

Glamour Girls: Vintage Hollywood Jewelry for Weddings

Shortly after the 1925 exhibition of decorative art introduced in Paris, he showed it in a silver box. It’s been a long time since I saw the film for inspiration. Now, brides look to Hollywood accessories as the flower of the day. Take control of your belongings before tying the knot,” notes Michael Farhood of […]