Blue Sapphire Stones

There is something about the color blue that makes it the most favored color in the world. Psychologists say that there is something calming about the color as it reminds us of the sky on a clear day or the crystal clear depths of the ocean. Without knowing anything about blue sapphire stones from a gemologist’s point of view, they are among the most popular stones simply because of their color. However, in terms of a gemstone, sapphires are second only to diamonds in their hardness, coming in at 9 on the Mohs scale which makes them durable and easy to care for, and of course quite valuable.

What Exactly Is a Blue Sapphire?

The ‘funny’ thing about a blue sapphire is that you could say it is the same stone as a ruby only it is blue and not red! Both are gemstones of the corundum family of minerals but a blue sapphire gets its color from both titanium and iron impurities being present in the crystal while rubies derive their vivid red color from chromium. A sapphire then is any member of the corundum family that is colored anything but ruby red, and blue sapphire stones are not only the most beautiful, they are the most valuable. Going a step further, cornflower blue from gems mined in Kashmir is actually the most valuable of all the blues. Sapphires are only found in a few locations around the world, the most notable being Kashmir (India), Burma, Australia, Thailand, …

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Amethyst Jewelry

Amethyst is a gemstone that is used in various types of jewelry. The actual word Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos, which has a literal translation of “remedy against drunkenness”. Amethysts, and all gemstone for that matter, are graded in the exact same way as diamonds. They are graded by their color, clarity, cut and carat weight. Amethysts are known as a variety of crystallized quartz, and are a member of the Quartz family, or to give them their scientific name, silicon dioxide. You will typically find that the crystal structure of an Amethyst is hexagonal.

Amethyst jewelry comes in a wide variety of natural shades and colors. These include purple, bluish-purple and reddish-purple. However, with that said, amethysts in their purest form are actually colorless. An amethyst will produce color due to the absorption of certain wavelengths of light. The color will consist of three separate components which are the hue, which is the initial impression of color. The tone, which is the term given for the lightness or darkness of color and the saturation, which measures the intensity of an Amethyst’s color.

The amethyst is also known as a birthstone for the month of February. It covers the zodiac sign for Aquarius which is known as the water bearer. Amethyst is also a wedding anniversary gemstone that is typically presented for the fourth and sixth year of married life. The amethyst as a birthstone also has certain properties that are associated with the zodiac …

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Initial Rings for Women

Initial rings for women are a classic style of ring that is also referred to as monogram rings. Women who are fashion conscious love to have their own initial ring in their collection. Initial rings are elegant and beautiful rings that can be engraved and have a woman’s own personal initial on them. The focal point of the ring is initial. These rings come set in an array of materials and you will find them in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some initial rings will be sleek and thin in appearance and others will be thick and chunky and have a block design.

You can find initial rings for women that will have small stone embellishments but most will just have the focal point be the initial in the middle of the ring. They are made with different styles of monograms. You will be sure to find one that matches your own individual personality and style. If you are buying an initial ring for a friend or loved one you should consider their personality and style before making your selection.

Most initial rings for women have a thin band that widens in the top center. This allows room for the initial to be engraved on. The materials used to make these rings are either yellow or white gold, sterling silver, platinum, gold plated, or palladium. Sometimes you will find a heart-shaped surface for the initial but the initials are usually placed on a circle or oval surface. There are different styles that …