by Joy | Apr 19, 2009 | Precious And Semi Precious Stones
Even though it is pink, this gemstone is a member of the corundum family of sapphires. In fact, there are a multitude of colors available besides blue and they are referred to as “fancies”. Chemical composition The chemical composition of this lovely hued...
by Joy | Feb 26, 2009 | Crystals Gemstones Jewelry
Crystal is one of the best materials to work with as it possesses timeless beauty and is also relatively inexpensive. However, depending on the type of material, it is also durable. There are numerous ways to use crystal depending on the crystal type. Raw crystal...
by Joy | Feb 22, 2009 | Precious And Semi Precious Stones
The blue beryl aquamarine has an interesting set of mystic properties associated with it. Since ancient times this gemstone was believed to possess some metaphysical properties that make these gems truly special. The history of aquamarine brings forth the fact that it...