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Aquamarine - bluish-green stone
(Dec 25,2001)
Aquamarine is one of the few gemstones that looks beautiful with both white and yellow gold or platinum.
Beryl - a brilliant gem
(Dec 18,2001)
The word brilli ance is probably derived from the ancient Greek word for beryl, berullos, which means crystal.
Where Rubies are Born
(Dec 11,2001)
Rubies are stunning against a backdrop of white, black, royal blue or emerald green.
Ruby - king among precious stones
(Dec 4,2001)
Fine, large rubies may be worth more than diamonds of comparable size.
Citrine - most affordable gemstone
(Nov 27,2001)
In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts.
Tradition of Rings
(Nov
20,2001)
Out of such diverse beginnings have evolved our engagement and wedding rings.
Cleaning
know-how for precious stones (Nov
13,2001)
Keep your jewellery away from lotions, potions and household cleaning
products.
Pearl - a favoured gem
(November 6th, 2001)
You can buy "cheap pearls", but you can't buy "good pearls cheap."
Jade - symbol of love and virtue
(October 30, 2001)
Because of its smooth, even texture, jade has long been a preferred material for carving.
Garnet - family of gems
(October 23, 2001)
The garnet has been dubbed as the gem of faith, constancy and truth.
Emeralds - emblem of enduring love
(October 16, 2001)
Cleopatra prized her emeralds more than any other gem.
Tanzanites - deep royal blue
(October 9, 2001)
Tanzanite jewellery is a little more delicate than other gemstone jewellery and should not be set in a ring...
Peridot - Evening Emerald
(October 2, 2001)
According to astrologers, the wearer of the peridot will enjoy happiness in marriage...
Opals - Queen of gems
(September 25, 2001)
The phenomenon displayed by opal is called play of color.
Cat's Eye (September
18, 2001)
Cat's-eye chrysoberyl is a powerful talisman that can direct fortune.
Agate : (September
11, 2001)
Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in host rock.
Give a new life to outdated jewellery :
(September 4, 2001)
Brides-to-be want to redesign all their items of jewellery like rings, pendants and earrings that they have outgrown.
Tips while purchasing gold jewellery
(August 28, 2001)
Finer tips you ought to know before buying jewellery.
Animal motifs in Indian jewellery
(August 21, 2001)
Hindu jewellery depicted scenes from the ancient scriptures and gods and goddesses formed the main themes.
Amethysts - myth and reality
(August 14, 2001)
Amethysts look especially rich when set in gold and accented with diamonds.
Bloodstone and signet rings
(August 7, 2001)
Bloodstone is mined in India, Australia, and the United States.
Opal - brilliant and precious
(July 31, 2001)
Opal is one of the few gemstones that is sedimentary in origin.
Turquoise - oldest known gem
(July 24, 2001)
Another belief is that a piece of turquoise cast into a river, accompanied by a prayer to the god of rain, will cause rainfall.
Amber - perfumed crystal
(July 17, 2001)
Amber is a strange and attractive gem. Its golden transparency lends it a quality which even diamonds do not share.
The Quartz Family
(July 10, 2001)
The incredible variety of quartz is now beginning to be appreciated for its own sake.
Choosing a Sapphire
(July 3, 2001)
Sapphire in its many colors is fashioned into timeless pieces that compliment many styles in your wardrobe.
Sapphire - symbol of truth, sincerity, faithfulness
(June 26, 2001)
The ancients regarded star sapphires as a very powerful talisman, a guiding star for
travellers.
Colourful and ornamental Rajasthani jewellery for men
(June 19, 2001)
Emperors wore rings of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other precious stones, at least one on each finger and often more.
Oyzterbay - a shopping experience
(June 15, 2001)
Almost 80% of the 1000 pieces of jewellery consists of bracelets, neckwear and chains.
Moonstones
(June 12, 2001)
Moonstone, the birthstone for June, almost seems magical with a ghostly shimmering glow...
Gold - creating a fashion revolution
(June 5, 2001)
It is an ideal vehicle for people to express their individual styles and personalities.
Metti - toe ring
(May 29, 2001)
Now, with so many styles, anyone can find a toe ring to fit their personality, style or comfort zone.
Wedding rings ( Part II)
(May 22, 2001)
The most popular engraving seems to be the couple's names or initials...
A wedding ring for life
(May 15, 2001)
A wedding ring can be made from many different metals, with gold, silver and platinum being the most commonly used.
Care for Diamonds
(May 8, 2001)
Do not wear diamond rings while doing rough work like washing dishes
Ways of setting diamonds
(May 1, 2001)
The most unique setting is the invisible setting and is popular for small sized diamonds.
Diamonds - eternal symbol of love
(April 24, 2001)
The myth that you have to be rich to buy a diamond has also been broken.
Jewellery by Design
(April 17, 2001)
Get down to a massive range of rings, chokers and necklaces in just about any form.
Jewels of India (April
10, 2001)
Description of ornaments for the ear, arms, nose, neck, fingers, feet, hip, etc.
Mangalsutra for the married women (March
27, 2001)
'Thali' is a Tamil word. It is the symbol of matrimony. It is known as 'Mangalsutra' in the North.
Ornaments for the neck (March
27, 2001)
Sleek, trim and suitably studded necklaces clinging to the collar-bone are the most wanted ones today.
Traditional ornaments for a bride (March
20, 2001)
The most remarkable girdles and belts were worn in ancient times.
Ornaments for the Forehead and Hair
: (March 13, 2001)
A thin chain supported with a diamond studded hanger is an ideal choice.
Silver necklaces and jewellery tradition in India(March
6, 2001)
However the most traditional Indian jewellery is made of gold, but the silver ones too have become very popular.
Ornaments for the
ear (February 27, 2001)
Karn-phul, the ear-flower is the most popular earring.
Ornaments for the Wrist
(February 20, 2001)
Bangles and what they mean in different states in India.
Kerala jewellery - lightweight ornaments(February
13, 2001)
It consists of an entire range of gold ornaments, from earrings, tops, studs, finger rings to bracelets, bangles to chains and necklaces.
Ethnic jewellery of yesteryears!
(February 6, 2001)
A needle of gold found at Mohenjodaro testifies to the high craftsmanship of the goldsmiths of the Indus Valley
civilisation.
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