A guide for buyers of ethnic and tribal gemstone jewellery. This guide will help you know what you are buying. The two most common fake stones are turquoise and Lapis Lazuli. GENUINE TURQUOISE: Natural...
Swarovski makes the worlds most beautiful beads, therefore more people choose to use them in their jewellery-making or craft projects than all other crystal beads. You will see these top quality beads used in...
Some Jewellery Terminology Aurora borealis a rhinestone that has a metallic coating to produce sparkling colorful reflections Baguette a stone in the shape of a narrow rectangle. Bakelite Carbolic Acid and...
Knowlege about beads by Hong(Lisa) of 8Season Referring to dictionary, the definition of a bead is a small, round material which is pierced to string and threading. Actually the beads are varied in materials...
Amethyst In ancient Rome crushed Amethyst was added to wine cups to prevent drunkenness. It is said to assist with healing alcoholism, compulsive disorders and addictions of all kinds. It has been called the...
Star Signs may benefit from the properties of the following Gemstones, Crystals and Minerals Click Here to View the Properties of other Gems, Crystals and Minerals Click Here for more information on...
Angel Aura Quartz Angel Aura Quartz is sometimes referred to as Opal Aura, Rainbow Aura, Pearl Aura, is a quarts that is permanently treated by vacuum fusing platinum and/or silver crystals with heat to...
Diamond Inclusions Are Really Internal Diamond Flaws - but don't worry - virtually all diamonds have them !!! Diamond inclusions are characteristics that occur inside a stone. They are usually called flaws,...
Blue Chalcedony Blue Chalcedony is a stone with a gentle, dreamy energy. It fosters balance between mind, body and spirit. It is a stone of calm and peace which reduces or negates hostility, anger and...
Copper Copper is considered a mineral of energy and mental agility. In legend copper is said to be the metal of the God Hermes who facilitate mental agility and quick wit. Copper is an excellent conductor...