Spessartite Garnet
Garnets have been known to man for over five thousand years. The spessartite garnet is the new kid on the block, only having been discovered during the 1800's in Spessart, Bavaria.
Until recent years spessartite garnet was not a gemstone that was well known except to gem collectors, and the price was prohibitive.
In 1991 there was a deposit found in Namibia, a southern African country which borders Angola, and just before the year 2000 there was another very abundant find in Nigeria. These two finds have made this gemstone more readily available to all, and at a much more modest prices, but that may not last.....Read more about spessartite garnet
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Diamonds in the Workplace
Diamonds in the workplace
Usually when we think of diamonds, we have thoughts of glamourous people, gems we have admired on other people, or maybe our own wedding set.
Diamonds do seem to be the universally preferred gemstone and are often thought to be the most valuable of gemstones, but this is not necessarily so. Other gemstones such as emeralds and rubies can have a far greater value.
Diamonds are a very versatile mineral and have the distinction of being the hardest chemical substance on earth. And though they are often the preferred gemstone, many that are mined will never find their place as an adornment in jewelry. This is because only a small percentage of diamonds that are mined are of a quality suitable to be worn as gemstones. Perhaps twenty percent at most make their way into jewelry settings as adored gemstones.
So what is the fate of the other eighty percent? More about diamonds in the workplace
Usually when we think of diamonds, we have thoughts of glamourous people, gems we have admired on other people, or maybe our own wedding set.
Diamonds do seem to be the universally preferred gemstone and are often thought to be the most valuable of gemstones, but this is not necessarily so. Other gemstones such as emeralds and rubies can have a far greater value.
Diamonds are a very versatile mineral and have the distinction of being the hardest chemical substance on earth. And though they are often the preferred gemstone, many that are mined will never find their place as an adornment in jewelry. This is because only a small percentage of diamonds that are mined are of a quality suitable to be worn as gemstones. Perhaps twenty percent at most make their way into jewelry settings as adored gemstones.
So what is the fate of the other eighty percent? More about diamonds in the workplace
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Cleaning and Caring for Diamonds
Cleaning Your Diamond
A diamond is very durable and strong, considering how delicate and beautiful they are, and they can last a lifetime and beyond if they are cared for properly.
Caring for a diamond is fairly simple and there are just a few things to keep in mind when caring for your precious stone. there are different cleaning options that will help keep it as sparkling and brilliant as the first time your wore it.
there are a number of cleaning procedures that you can do at home on a regular basis, but you can also return to your jeweler where you made your diamond purchase and ask for a professional cleaning. This may be included in your warranty agreement at no charge. It is also wise...More about diamond cleaning
A diamond is very durable and strong, considering how delicate and beautiful they are, and they can last a lifetime and beyond if they are cared for properly.
Caring for a diamond is fairly simple and there are just a few things to keep in mind when caring for your precious stone. there are different cleaning options that will help keep it as sparkling and brilliant as the first time your wore it.
there are a number of cleaning procedures that you can do at home on a regular basis, but you can also return to your jeweler where you made your diamond purchase and ask for a professional cleaning. This may be included in your warranty agreement at no charge. It is also wise...More about diamond cleaning
Monday, August 13, 2007
Diamond Engagement ring
At the ripe old age of 19, country crooner Le Ann Rimes got engaged to dancer Dean Sheremat. However, unlike most 19 year olds who get engaged, Le Ann got a huge rock. To be specific, a 5 carat cushion-cut diamond with vintage appeal. The groom-to-be was not much older, at 21 years of age. Prior to this engagement, the young beauty was engaged to actor Andrew Keegan.
150 guests were invited to witness the couple exchange vows in February of 2002. The traditional ceremony was held at Perkins Chapel at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and included a string quartet. The grammy winner was dressed in a strapless Vera Wang dress. A picture of her late grandfather was reportedly pinned to her garter.
The reception was held at the Four Seasons Hotel. Dinner included sushi appetizers, beef tenderloin, and pasta The cake was said to be a stand-out:The five-foot white-chocolate-and-strawberry wedding cake was decorated with thirty-five dozen roses…..that’s more roses than I had at my entire wedding.
A particularly special moment was when Le Ann and her father shared a father-daughter dance. The two were previously embroiled in a bitter lawsuit whereby Le Ann claimed her father stole 7 million dollars of her earnings, over a 5 year period.
When reminiscing about their wedding, Dean talks about how fast it seemed that Le Ann walked down the aisle. Maybe she was in a hurry to try out her new surname…Mrs. Le Ann Sheremat. The couple described the day as very emotional filled with both laughter and tears. Now married for three years, the couple works at their marriage by keeping things interesting, infusing humor into their daily lives, and taking trips together.
The couple currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and everything seems to be going well for the talented pair. The couple recently took a second honeymoon to Los Cabos, Mexico, staying at the luxurious Las Ventanas resort.
The author just celebrated her one year anniversary and sports a beautiful ascher cut ring. She and her husband put together the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com/ to help you find the perfect ring.
150 guests were invited to witness the couple exchange vows in February of 2002. The traditional ceremony was held at Perkins Chapel at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and included a string quartet. The grammy winner was dressed in a strapless Vera Wang dress. A picture of her late grandfather was reportedly pinned to her garter.
The reception was held at the Four Seasons Hotel. Dinner included sushi appetizers, beef tenderloin, and pasta The cake was said to be a stand-out:The five-foot white-chocolate-and-strawberry wedding cake was decorated with thirty-five dozen roses…..that’s more roses than I had at my entire wedding.
A particularly special moment was when Le Ann and her father shared a father-daughter dance. The two were previously embroiled in a bitter lawsuit whereby Le Ann claimed her father stole 7 million dollars of her earnings, over a 5 year period.
When reminiscing about their wedding, Dean talks about how fast it seemed that Le Ann walked down the aisle. Maybe she was in a hurry to try out her new surname…Mrs. Le Ann Sheremat. The couple described the day as very emotional filled with both laughter and tears. Now married for three years, the couple works at their marriage by keeping things interesting, infusing humor into their daily lives, and taking trips together.
The couple currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and everything seems to be going well for the talented pair. The couple recently took a second honeymoon to Los Cabos, Mexico, staying at the luxurious Las Ventanas resort.
The author just celebrated her one year anniversary and sports a beautiful ascher cut ring. She and her husband put together the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com/ to help you find the perfect ring.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Citrine The Affordable Gemstone
Citrine, from the quartz family is among the more affordable gemstones. The name is derived from the work citrus and refers to it's yellow coloration.
Yellow gemstones are rare in a natural form, although sometimes the heat and force of nature itself creates the color.
More often though, it is through the intervention of man that yellow citrine gemstones are created. Amethyst, also from the quartz family, is often heat treated to create citrine and the yellow gemstone.
Yellow gemstones are rare in a natural form, although sometimes the heat and force of nature itself creates the color.
More often though, it is through the intervention of man that yellow citrine gemstones are created. Amethyst, also from the quartz family, is often heat treated to create citrine and the yellow gemstone.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Diamond Clarity
Diamond clarity refers to the measure of flaws that can be found in and also on the outside of a diamond. the more perfect, and the less flaws a diamond has, the more value will be assigned to and the higher price tag it will have. there are a small number of diamonds which fall into the category of having no flaws. The majority of diamond flaws will not be seen without ...More about diamond clarity
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Famous diamonds
Much has been written about diamonds and they have been a popular topic of conversation all around the world. Some diamonds have a large place in our world's history and have found their place among both the powerful and the lowly.
Royalty, celebrities, the very rich and even the lowly have had a long standing fascination with diamonds. They have been a prominent object in many religions and belief system down through the centuries, and have been worn as much for protection and good favor as they have for adornment. More about famous diamonds.....
Royalty, celebrities, the very rich and even the lowly have had a long standing fascination with diamonds. They have been a prominent object in many religions and belief system down through the centuries, and have been worn as much for protection and good favor as they have for adornment. More about famous diamonds.....
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Diamond Engagement Rings
The traditional giving of diamond engagement rings, is often attributed to Archduke Maximilian of Austria who in 1477 gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, This is the first written account, but the practice may date back even further.
It isn't completely clear when diamonds became a part of rings symbolizing marriage and engagement, and just what the significance is, but there could be many theories.
The placement of the ring on the fourth finger was established by the early Egyptian belief that the vein in that finger led directly to the heart. It would seem that romance is not a new invention.
It isn't completely clear when diamonds became a part of rings symbolizing marriage and engagement, and just what the significance is, but there could be many theories.
The placement of the ring on the fourth finger was established by the early Egyptian belief that the vein in that finger led directly to the heart. It would seem that romance is not a new invention.
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