How Often You Really Should Clean Your Jewelry
Frequently cleaning your jewels may seem like an activity only your grandmother would partake in. However, even if it's old-fashioned, cleaning your rings and necklaces on a regular b…
Frequently cleaning your jewels may seem like an activity only your grandmother would partake in. However, even if it's old-fashioned, cleaning your rings and necklaces on a regular b…
There's at least one crystal for every letter of the alphabet it seems, and they're all wonderful in their own ways. The ABCs of crystals include amazonite for "a," lapis …
Happy Birthday to everyone born in August! The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and Jewelers of America (JA) authorized spinel to join peridot and sardonyx as an official August births…
The ruby is the July birthstone, and it also happens to be one of the most valuable and highly sought after gemstones in the world. Named after ruber, the Latin word for red, the ruby is d…
Have you ever picked out a piece of clothing that looked oh-so-flattering on the mannequin or model only to find it doesn't complement your body at all? Everybody and every body is diff…
Choosing the right jewellery styles according to your face plays an important role in enhancing your overall look. Pankaj Khanna, Managing Director and Founder of Gem Selections, shares ins…
If you love jewelry, it is very likely that you follow news about the industry closely. There are auctions around the world every year where pieces from family heirlooms sell for incredible…
When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamond…
Colorful gemstones are just anybody’s dream to have. Their natural colors more than match your very fashionable dresses. Their sheer range could strike you spell bound. Gemstones are precio…
It's amazing how a tiny grain of sand can become one of the most coveted jewels of our time, Pearls . One of the fastest growing trends in today's fashion industry is coupling pearl…
We've all admired the gorgeous luster of a pearl necklace or a set of pearl earrings, but if you're in the market to buy pearl jewelry, you should understand the basics about pearls…
Pearls are the traditional Birthstone of June . They are believed to be one of the oldest known gem stones and we don’t really know when people started harvesting them. Pearls were the fir…
She is the most important person in your life. Maybe she picks you up when you’re down, or is the mother of your children, or just cares for you unconditionally. Or maybe it’s a combination…
One of the earliest stories connected to the practice of wearing birthstones comes from the Christian Bible. In the book of Exodus, the Breastplate of Aaron is described to have been moun…
Emerald has one of the longest histories of all gemstones. The first known emerald mines were in southern Egypt and were operated from before 1000 BC into the 1700's. This is a testamen…
Amethyst is a violet or purple variety of quartz often used as an ornament or jewelry. The name comes from the Greek A (not) and methuskein ("to intoxicate"), a reference to the b…
There are people who believe in the power of crystals and gemstones to have profound energy medical tool. After all, this belief has been around for many centuries for many cultures, religi…
The famous chandelier used in the 2004 version of the Phantom of the Opera was spectacular and would you believe it, they were made from the Swarovski crystals which are highly valued nowad…
Indeed, everything that God created was beautifully and perfectly made, including man. Man was created to have total dominion over all of God's creations, the trees and plants, the anim…
Choosing your jewelery can be a little scary at first but what you need to remember is buying jewelery is no different than choosing your wardrobe. The most important thing is to buy jewe…