Blogs Posts in Gems Stones category; 188 blog posts

Fancy Gem Cuts: Glyptic & Fantasy Cuts

In diamonds, asymmetrical rough crystals such as macles are usually unsuitable for symmetrical cuts such as the modern round brilliant, and lend themselves to a "fancy cut" style. These fancy gem cuts can follow the best attribu [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Know Your Gemstones - Homemade jewelry Techniques To Absolut...

In relation to cheap custom jewelry, there is a lot of advice that joggers have to give. This short article offers clear many recommendations on metals and diamonds, whether it is for choosing, going, or maybe producing. Utilize this shor [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Charles & Colvard Launches Enhanced Moissanite Gemstones

Charles & Colvard, Ltd., the sole manufacturer of created moissanite gemstones, has partnered with Serenity Technologies, Inc., a laboratory for gemstone enhancements, to create whiter and brighter gemstones. The company is introducing th [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

Book Review: Gemstone Settings

Gemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, fro [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Tanzanite Gemstone Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold

Each diamond heart ring is individually hand-crafted to order to create a ring that is unique to you. Set with a GIA Graded, full 1.00 Carat Diamond in H Color, SI1 Clarity available in all diamond qualities by request). Available in 0.20 [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Top 10 most Expensive Gemstones List

A gemstone is a mineral in a natural crystalline form of a mineral. The rarity, the color, the size, the hardness, and the transparency of a gemstone depending entirely on its chemical components. Nature has offered us breathtaking [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

Famous Sapphires

The Logan Sapphire is a deep blue sapphire and, at 423 carats, it is the second largest blue sapphire in the world. The cushion-cut is set in a brooch surrounded by 20 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 16 carats in total. The Logan Sa [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Richland Resources ‘has weathered the storm’ says XCAP, rest...

XCAP Securities has restarted coverage of Richland Resources (LON:RLD) with a ‘buy’ rating and a 19 pence price target. The group currently trades at 9.62 pence. Analyst Sam Brindle believes the group, one of the world&rsqu [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Just Garnets

When people think of garnets, the often think inexpensive and plentiful. They don’t give them a second thought. This Demantoid Garnet ring, described as “centering on three cushion-shaped demantoid garnets together weighing ap [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2012 | Comments : 0

Biblical mineral Beryl discovered in southern Zimbabwe

Harare(ZimEye)A precious gem named in the Bible prophecy as the eighth mineral that will form the foundations of the new Jerusalem city, has been found in Zimbabwe’s southern town of Beitbridge. A new source of wealth has now been a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 10 2012 | Comments : 0

Study Names Diamond, Gemstone Mining as Likely Strong Indust...

While gold's glitter partly dimmed toward the last few months of 2011, a study released on Wednesday said that diamond and gemstone mining will likely be among the strong industries in Australia in 2012. Business information research [...]

Posted On : Jan, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

New life for a dusty gem

The rundown penthouse apartment that Mr Mike Tay and Mr Eugene Yip fell in love with in 2009 was in such a sorry state that more than 80 potential buyers had walked away from it. But Mr Tay and Mr Yip saw beyond its dark, claustrophobic a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Sapphires Gemstones Gems

Sapphire is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide (α-Al2O3), when it is a color other than red or dark pink; in which case the gem would instead be called a ruby, considered to be a different gemstone. Trace [...]

Posted On : Jan, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Gemstones for good fortune

There are countless beliefs regarding the various benefits of gemstones. Since ancient times gemstones are known for bringing good fortune to the one who possesses it. Gemstones are known to have magical powers that can change a person [...]