| A gemstone is a mineral or rock or a | | | | Gemstones have fascinated man since |
| petrified substance which when cut and | | | | prehistoric times. The rare gemstone is still |
| polished is transformed into a dazzling | | | | sought after for jewelry, for its beauty and |
| material, which is mainly used as jewellery. | | | | its mystic powers. They are the rare gifts of |
| Gemstone and its formation take thousands of | | | | nature that continue to dazzle man. |
| years with the right combination of weather, | | | | |
| chemicals and conditions. Gems also vary in | | | | The universe of colored gemstones is |
| their origins; some are formed in igneous | | | | endlessly fascinating, for centuries, nearly |
| environments, others in contact metamorphic | | | | every culture has held the belief that |
| deposits. Often they are found in sedimentary | | | | colored gemstones possess magical powers or |
| deposits caused by weathering of the rocks. | | | | the ability to provide the wearer with |
| Once found by humans and treated by a good | | | | certain attributes. |
| cut and polish they are transformed into | | | | |
| spectacular pieces of jewelry. Gemstone and | | | | This way of thinking has motivated the world |
| man seem to be something very difficult to | | | | of fashion. Natural gemstone jewelry is |
| part. | | | | mystical in all of its beauty. |
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| Gemstones always have had an air of mystery | | | | Women need to feel not only glamorous but |
| behind them. Some gemstones are thought to | | | | powerful as well. Designers have taken what |
| have mystical powers. Certain gemstones are | | | | you want and provided what you need in the |
| thought to rule over the birth months and | | | | latest jewelry fashion for 2006. |
| Zodiac signs. Yellow gemstone and purple | | | | |
| gemstone for instance are believed to have | | | | This spring and summer color is less |
| magical properties. | | | | saturated and more sophisticated. White, |
| | | | golden and earth tones are the new trend for |
| The group of Yellow gemstone consists of | | | | 2006. Placing emphasis on nature as well as |
| Amber, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline | | | | style is important for today’s woman. |
| Sapphire and Topaz. Of this Golden Sapphire | | | | |
| is the Birth stone of September and the stone | | | | White is interesting in it’s own right |
| of the Zodiac sign Taurus. Citrine is for the | | | | with pearls are making a HUGE splash this |
| 13th wedding anniversary and Topaz is for the | | | | season. They provide a calming effect. |
| Sagittarius zodiac sign. | | | | |
| | | | They give purity and promote faith, truth and |
| The yellow color denotes bright and sunny | | | | loyalty. They especially enhance personal |
| disposition and optimism. Wearing yellow is | | | | integrity, the ultimate feminine energy. |
| supposed to help in public performances and | | | | |
| decision-making and protects against lethargy | | | | Agate, the most popular semi-precious |
| and depression. | | | | gemstone comes in a multitude of natural |
| | | | colors. It says to help strengthen the |
| Yellow gemstone is ruled by the planet | | | | body’s connection to the earth. It can |
| Mercury. In India, it is the color of the 3rd | | | | give courage, energy and dispels fears, which |
| energy chakra, the color yellow stands for | | | | increases self-confidence. It is a stone of |
| intelligence. They are used in magical or | | | | harmony, and by bringing the elements of |
| mystical meditations. | | | | one’s being into harmony it greatly |
| | | | enhances healing. Agate also enhances |
| A popular yellow gemstone is citrine, which | | | | creativity and stimulates the intellect. It |
| is a transparent, coarse-grained variety of | | | | is considered the stone of good luck. |
| the silica mineral quartz. | | | | |
| | | | Jade, a love attracting stone is also the |
| Citrine is a semiprecious gem that is valued | | | | stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also |
| for its yellow to brownish color and its | | | | considered to be good for the physical heart |
| resemblance to the rarer topaz. | | | | and for emotional balance and stability. |
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| Citrine symbolizes light-heartedness, joy and | | | | Jasper is a stone of gentleness and |
| happiness. Citrine is believed to be a great | | | | relaxation. It enhances one’s ability |
| protective talisman. Amber is a semi-precious | | | | to relax and brings tranquility, comforting, |
| gem material composed of fossilized tree | | | | wholeness and healing. It is sometimes called |
| resins. Since the Early Stone Age, amber's | | | | the nurturing stone for it’s |
| golden color has been revered for its beauty | | | | protective energies. |
| and resemblance to the sun's radiance. Amber | | | | |
| was particularly praised in pagan | | | | Crystal Quartz is a powerful stone that |
| sun-worshiping cultures, which wondered at | | | | harmonizes and balances. It enhances energies |
| the mystical powers of the substance. | | | | and thoughts and purifies the mental and |
| | | | physical. It is also a powerfully protective |
| Purple gemstone consists of Amethyst, Garnet, | | | | stone, bringing purified energy in. |
| Saphire, Dugilite and Spinel. | | | | |
| | | | Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional |
| Purple is the color of royalty. These | | | | love. It has excellent protection energies |
| gemstones have been long used by mystics and | | | | during pregnancy and childbirth. The elevated |
| to create psychic powers. In India, purple is | | | | energy gives rose quartz a property of |
| the symbol of the 6th Chakra. | | | | enhancing love in any situation. It also |
| | | | brings gentleness, forgiveness, and |
| Purple gemstone and man are supposed to have | | | | tolerance. |
| a strong mystical connection. | | | | |
| | | | These are only a few examples of the most |
| Amethyst is of the great importance. | | | | popular semi-precious gemstones for spring |
| | | | and summer 2006. The natural beauty and |
| Amethyst is a transparent purple quartz and | | | | healing properties as well as mystical powers |
| the most important quartz variety. It is the | | | | they possess are growing in popularity and |
| Birthstone of February, stone of 6th | | | | will continue to dominate the fashion world |
| anniversary and the stone ruling the Zodiac | | | | into the fall. |
| sign of Pisces. It is also associated with | | | | |
| the apostle Mathias according to Christian | | | | It is not only about looking your best but |
| traditions and is found in British Crown | | | | feeling inspired this season. Adding these |
| Jewels. Purple gemstone is thought to | | | | natural pieces of gemstone jewelry to your |
| encourage celibacy and piety and hence valued | | | | wardrobe will defiantly “spark†|
| by the Catholic Church. | | | | interest as well as pull your look together. |
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