Articles, tagged with "colored stones", page 1

The issue of Conflict diamonds, diamonds used to finance civil wars and terror, are well understood by most consumers who have begun to demand conflict free certification when buying a diamond. Less well understood are the fair trade issues facing the ...

Clip on earrings are often associated with unenthusiastic ideas such as old, dowdy and uncomfortable. However, clip on earrings have come a long way. They now come in a wide selection of fashionable, modern and trendy styles. They are more comfortable...

Laboratory-created stones, or synthetic gemstones, as the name implies, are made in a laboratory. synthetic gemstones do not have the rarity of naturally colored stones and they are less expensive than naturally mined stones. Because of the way they are ...

Cabochon Cut Cabochons is the earliest form of gem cutting forms. Cobochon cut gemstone usually have a flat base and a round, curved, convex dome like top which can be oval, coushion or round in shape. The stones that are cut in cobochon cut are Turquois...

Traditionally, a wedding band was worn on the ring finger of the left hand because it was believed that the vein in that finger went straight to the heart. A wedding ring is a piece of jewelry which will be worn everyday of your life to signify your love ...

When you think of summer, you probably conjure up images of hot days, BBQs, and of course, the beach. Summer is a perfect time for pool side lounging, and it's all about being surrounded by water and cool elements that allude to relaxation. The beautiful ...

Sure, it's easy to wear bold chunky jewelry when it's cold outside, but what about as it warms up? What's acceptable and what should be stored? What are a few great pieces that will update my wardrobe and not break the bank? We explore the answers to thes...