Archives: 2008 May

The rarity of naturally occurring yellow diamonds makes them very popular and avidly sought gems. Many regard them as second in popularity and value to white diamonds. An intensely colored yellow diamond, however, may cost fairly higher than a white diamond of equal size and clarity. Yellow diamonds also have some interesting facts that make […]

Engagements are very special, it’s a sign of commitment. Your love so deep that you’d want to spend the rest of you life together or in some cases, at least try to.
Vein of Love
The tradition of wearing engagement rings came from the Romans. The ring is often worn on the left hand on the third […]

Most engagement rings are unsuitable for men leaving most men without engagement rings. If you would like to have an engagement ring for the man in your life then look no further than a white and black diamond engagement ring. The black and white gems offer a strong contrast and the bold colors are definitely […]

Everyone, both men and women alike, can appreciate beautiful fine jewelry, and there is really something out there for everyone. One of the more popular types is onyx jewelry, and it is no wonder considering the brilliance and beauty of the onyx stone.
The Onyx Stone
The onyx stone is a member of the chalcedony family, […]

Zircon is a natural stone, and is not to be confused with being a gemstone, or with cubic zirconia, which is manmade. It is a colorless stone that is frequently used to imitate diamonds and is available in various shades of blue, yellow, orange, red, brown and green.
The History of the Stone
Zircon is a […]

Vintage jewelry is something exquisitely beautiful and magnetic. Each one of the existing vintage jewelry pieces has a history and when you wear it on, you become part of that unseen and unheard past. It is like you are handed down a passage in time which you could access only though your imagination.
Shopping Is Not […]

Handcrafted designer jewelry used to be rather difficult to locate. First, you would have to know someone who was a designer, then you’d have to work with them to determine if the materials you were interested in were available, and the whole process could take months.
Today, thanks in part to the internet, consumers can […]

Most people buy antique diamond rings for their wedding or engagement because these occasions are special and unique as the rings themselves and therefore complement each other to perfection. While it is a great idea to buy such rings you need to know that the task at hand would not be easy or without pitfalls.
How […]

When it comes to buying an engagement ring many individuals take their lead from various movies or other sources when purchasing the ring and popping the question.  Unfortunately, many potential buyers of engagement rings don’t know the first thing about engagement rings let alone buying an engagement ring.
Therefore, it is important to take some advice […]

People watching the images of a violent volcanic eruption might think of the destructive power of this natural phenomena, but one of the results of a volcanic eruption is rock.  From these rocks come agates which are beautiful gemstones.  Out of the molten mass of volcanic rock after it cools down, agates can be found.  […]