| ?Bling? - the pop-culture phrase used to describe the | | | | worn to show wealth and status, it was believed that |
| extravagant jewels worn by the celebrities on red | | | | the stones themselves assisted wearers to be more |
| carpets or to fancy affairs has brought an awareness | | | | powerful by giving them the ability to direct and guide |
| of gemstone jewelry into the mainstream like never | | | | the forces of nature. Some believe that this is why |
| before. But prior to that term being coined, we | | | | Kings and Queens originally began wearing them in |
| marveled at the renowned Hope Diamond, the Star of | | | | their crowns and as jewelry as well as being |
| India and the infamous jewelry collection of Elizabeth | | | | referenced in places in the Bible as adorning the armor |
| Taylor. And of course there are the Royal Crown | | | | and breastplates of ancient warriors and high priests. |
| Jewels - what little, or not so little, girl hasn't imagined | | | | Back in current times, gemstones of course range |
| what it would be like to wear a crown full of sparkly | | | | dramatically in their level of value. Even the same type |
| treasure-like gemstones? | | | | of stone can span a large price range depending on |
| I spoke with a friend recently about her love for | | | | things such as size, color, clarity, and cut. This makes |
| gemstone jewelry and she shared with me how she | | | | the choice of gemstone jewelry perfect for all budgets |
| can vividly remember when she was a little girl and | | | | and an ideal gift for all occasions. Whether you choose |
| made her first visit to England. One of her favorite | | | | a favorite color or a birthstone, gemstone rings, |
| parts of the visit was actually getting to see the | | | | necklaces and earrings are all sure to bring a smile to |
| Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. ?I was only 4, | | | | the lucky recipient. For a new mother, the birthstone of |
| but I knew even then how remarkable those beautiful | | | | her little one is a very sentimental gift or for mothers |
| gemstones were, and I still remember the awe I felt till | | | | of all ages, a gemstone piece with birthstones of the |
| this day, that those were special jewels fit for a real | | | | whole family is sure to delight. For graduations many |
| Queen to wear. They were beautiful and sparkled like | | | | students receive a special gemstone ring or pendant in |
| nothing I had ever seen before. I'm sure without a | | | | celebration. And of course the engagement ring is |
| doubt, that day began my love of sparkly stones! I love | | | | considered by many to be the ultimate gemstone gift. |
| gemstone jewelry ? my friends know if it sparkles, it's | | | | Whether marking a special accomplishment, a birthday |
| for me. Tanzanite, amethyst and pink sapphires in | | | | or an anniversary, or just a special surprise or a treat |
| particular are my favorites, but all colors, shapes and | | | | for yourself, owning gemstone jewelry is a way to |
| sizes are amazingly beautiful to me.? | | | | have the same pride and excitement in your life as the |
| And so it's been through the centuries. Women and | | | | owners, or wearers, of all the well known jewels in the |
| men alike have had a love of gemstones. There is | | | | world. Even if the gems have never been worn by |
| even evidence of mining for gems over 7000 years | | | | another person, their very nature bring a little piece of |
| ago in ancient Egypt. Prior to gemstone jewelry being | | | | history and a touch of royalty home with you. |