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This necklaces of spring flower is the creation of JillBliss art+creation+design. The artist presents the story of this creation and says “this necklace just make you want to skip in a field of flowers”. She has paired hand-cut and hand-sewn floral gems with a green hemp cord and teh result is a  a spruced-up hippie necklace!

I also like these three flower necklaces:

Now is possible to turn the streets of your home town or favorite city into some gold plated earrings. Check out the Street Earings Project video of these three creative guys Hannes, John and Stephen and give them a helping hand.

As I have already written on a previous post that amber can be classified into several forms depending on the chemical composition. It is quite easy once you get to understand this stuff. There are five classes and Baltic amber is included in the first one. This class is by far the most abundant and is further split into three sub-classes (Ia, Ib, Ic). Baltic amber is part of Ia Class.

The name of this type of amber comes from the region with the largest known deposit of amber so far. However, it is a generic term and all amber stones with its proprieties are given the name. In the Baltic region is found only 80% of the world’s known amber, the rest is mined in Germany and other parts of the world.

Did you know?

Because Baltic amber contains about 8% succinic acid it is also called succinite.

All in all I hope you have a good idea now about what baltic amber realy is and that you find my post useful. Maybe I’ll revise and complete this post in the near future but now I’m impacient to show you pictures with several beautiful baltic amber jewelry. I have discovered them today at Balticamber.com. Here you go:

Jasper pendant

A jasper, pearl, and sterling silver beauty.

A dream bracelet

‘Family tree jewelry’ by designer Sarah Van Gameren

”From her ancestors on her breast to her close family embracing her neck. She wears the collier like a genetic palette.”, describes Sarah Van Gameren her creation.

This jewelry idea started when Sarah Van Gameren decided to put together all the names of her family members and ancestors. She wanted to value and cherish them in a jewelry piece. The inspiration came from ‘name jewelry’ young girls wear and the result is a surprising necklace that can vary in size depending on the abundance of one’s family tree. Do you like it?

What is Amber?

Amber is a fossil. Actually is the result of fossilized tree resin. Over an immens period of time, the resin from the ancient forests has gone through a number of changes creating an exceptional gem with extraordinary properties. Amber has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty and is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewelry.

How precious is this gem?

There are five classes of amber, defined on the basis of their chemical constituents. Even if amber occurs in a variety of colors, the most abundant type ranges from pale yellow to deep orange and brown, but when you think of amber you think of honey color. There are also unusual colors of this gem such as red amber (the “cherry amber”), green amber, and even blue amber, which is rare and up-to-the-minute. The most expensive gem is transparent, and is more appreciated than the very common cloudy amber and opaque amber.

Who wears amber?

Amber is always in fashion. Being a valuable gem it preserves its beauty and value over time. It can be worn at parties, cocktalils or other events and is proper to wear in all seasons. The key is to determine the cut of the amber jewelry pieces you want and considering the large pieces available on the market you must find a suiting cut. While amber is generally cabochon cut, it is also available in various different shapes and styles of beading, in amber chips and even in inlay.

Ah, spring at last! March brings delicate spring flowers, joyful colors, fresh energy and life. On account of March we must talk about the Aquamarine gemstone, not only because it is the designated birthstone for this month but also because it really deserves to be the one of the spring symbols.

Source: www.palagems.com

Lucky those who are born in this month to have such a birthstone. Its vivid and reinvigorating color is said to radiate positive energy. No wonder it can bust your spirit during the entire day.

If you want quickly revise the properties associated with of Aquamarine and other interesting facts browse on BirthstoneWold.com. There are all sorts of stuff, from etymology to nice fashion tips. We can accessorize with aquamarine rings, aquamarine bracelets, aquamarine earrings or beautiful pendants. Blonde, brunettes, straight hair or curly locks, blue eyes or brown, this gemstone will suit just about anyone.

Besides being the March birthstone, Aquamarine is also the commemorative stone for 19th wedding anniversaries. But what about engagement rings? Is this blue stone suitable for such a mission?Absolutely! Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but an aquamarine engagement ring is a unique, original, and far more affordable choice for a central stone. Talking about carats, here are some examples of engagemet rings set in aquamarine. Of course, you can find a lot more designes, styles and cuts.

Source: JR Jewelers.com

Source: JR Jewelers.com

Source: JR Jewelers.com

Source: JR Jewelers.com

There are certain gemstones are not aquamarines but can be confused as one:

• The “Brazilian aquamarine” is actually blue topaz,
• The “Siam aquamarine” is actually heat-treated blue zircon,
• “Mass aqua” is actually blue glass cut the way aquamarines are cut.

Although not everybody can afford look at this amazing aquamarine necklace and bracelet set by Balticamber.com we can admire it and fuel the love for gems.

Source: gledwood2.blogspot.com

I also included two videos with this month’s gemstone! Enjoy!