Gemstones have this specific characteristic of being able to shine on their own. The beauty of the best quality. Some of the rarest and finest gemstones are polished and made into jewelry that is expensive enough to buy an entire house. Some of these jewels are designed by trademark manufacturers, others are personalized to the customer’s desire. Either way, the most popular gemstones made into jewels are widely accepted.
The good thing about gemstones is that they are abundant enough to be produced from different ideas. From rings to earrings, necklaces to bracelets. Sometimes they are made into pendants. People, especially women, are very specific with their jewels. They want it made from the finest most intricate design man can ever make.
Gemstones mixed with precious metals like silver, bronze, and gold make them more attractive than very simple stones. They are fabricated and molded to blend with the metals that result in beautiful pieces of jewelry. Not to mention, you can also combine gemstones with different gemstones. For example, a ring made from gold can be embedded with pieces of diamond on the side and a shiny ruby as its main stone. That would cost a lot of money.
So, you ask, what is jewelry for?
Two words. Investment and accessory. Sometimes you would wonder why women crave these small priceless wonders. This is because as time goes by, these stones become scarce. And when that moment comes when these stones become extinct, those who have possession of things like this can gather a million just by selling them. In terms of accessorizing, a gown or beautiful dress wouldn’t shine without jewelry. They add brilliance to the person wearing them.
Stores and internet shops provide a distinct array. You can design the jewelry of your own. Match them with the color of your choice and the birthstones of those you love. You could also shop based on the gem of your choice, by birthday, or by color.
Here are lists of gemstones that are fascinating enough to be carved into jewels.
- Alexandrite – this stone is artificially made for reducing its high cost. One specific characteristic is that this kind of gemstone has no definite color. Some are colored green at the flash of sunlight and change to red when artificial light strikes them. The thickness contributes to the change in color. Be careful in the purchase of these stones for they are sensitive to light.
- Amber – the color of this gemstone ranges from yellow to brown. In a scientific sense, amber came from pine tree sap that is hardened and fossilized. Organic as it may seem, amber can be polished and made into gemstones that are affordable in an unusual way.
- Cat’s eye – based on its name, this stone looks like the thin slit of the cat’s pupil. The slits are caused by the light’s reflection that forms in parallel angles gliding through the surface of the stone. This comes in grey, white, and yellow.
- Jade – Once used as currency, jade’s popularity came from the Chinese who believed that this stone is used for good luck that’s why they incorporated this with different kinds of jewelry. Jade is durable enough to be worn daily.
- Topaz – known for its bright shade of blue color, is also the birthstone of those born in the month of December. But not all topaz is blue in color. They come in shades of pink and yellow. It has been popular because of its affordability and strength.
