This week’s star is an exqusite 18Kt white gold ring capturing the beauty of a wave design with an array of pave set round green tsavorite garnets surrounding a row of white sparkling diamonds.

Green garnets?! Is there really such a thing? Indeed there is! In fact, several green varieties are known. A green garnet ring can be made from demantoid garnet or tsavorite garnet. With rich, vibrant color, a green garnet ring stands up very well to an emerald ring. Here are a few green garnet rings that could leave your friends green with envy. And this surely is one of them.

Here’s a small guide on How to Choose your Necklace according with the dress neckline. It is important to know the basics on choosing the pendant or necklace. Your look must have equilibrium and a bit of harmony in order to appear stylish and graceful. Good luck!

• Wear a statement piece that is sure to draw attention, like a contemporary multi-circle diamond pendant, or 100 inches of freshwater pearls wrapped around thrice.
• Add a burst of color to your look by letting a vivid gemstone take center stage, like a stunning green amethyst pendant.
• When it comes to halter, sweetheart and V-necklines, your jewelry of choice should accentuate your plunging décolletage.
• In the case of a halter, try a cascade of diamonds or pearls strung from a single strand – this Y-drop design will emphasize the vertical shape of your neckline.
• For sweethearts and V-necks, choose a unique pendant that hangs from a thin chain long enough to dip in the center, therefore creating the same motif as your neckline. Off-the-shoulder necklines require fine jewelry that brings focus to your collarbone.
• When going strapless, you can allow yourself to be bold with your ornaments, because your exposed neckline and shoulders serve as an exquisite blank canvas.
• Choose something light and refined that sparkles, but isn’t overwhelming is size.
• For an allure of subtle sophistication, allow a pearl and diamond pendant to hang delicately on your neckline.
• Spaghetti straps give the impression of a graceful weightlessness, so your necklace should reflect exactly that.
• Go for a look that is simple yet dazzling by letting a diamond pendant sparkle against your neckline.
• If you are feeling a little more daring, turn that single stone into a vibrant gem and add a colorful flavor to your wedding attire.

Remember that while a sparkling triple-tier necklace might look dazzling on its own, it might totally clash with your overall look. So whether you choose to drape yourself in diamonds or wrap your neckline in pearls, take the time to consider the design of your dress and your hairstyle before making any decisions.

Did you know?

• Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl, just like the emerald, but unlike it, aquamarine is found in large crystals.
• The biggest producer of aquamarines is Brazil, where the stone is quite abundant. Aquamarine is also mined in Nigeria, Zambia, China, India, Australia and US.
• The very best of stones are called Santa Maria, and come from the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil.

• Aquamarine is believed to bestow courage, insight, and victory. It also symbolizes youth, fidelity, hope, and health.
• This birthstone can fade upon prolonged exposure to light.
• The etymology of the word comes from Latin, from the words water “aqua” and sea “mare”. Aquamarine is strongly connected through color and symbolism to the bottomless blue of seawater.
• The majority of aquamarines are flawless.

• Ancient Romans believed the gemstone was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea. The sailors used to ware aquamarine talismans, as protection against dangers at sea.
• They also believed the gem had fallen from the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore.
• Aquamarine is believed to give mental peace and clarity, providing emotional and mental balance. It has been used as an aid in meditation and to assist in self-expression.

• Stones with a clear blue color without green or gray are the most valuable.
• As part of the normal finishing process, some aquamarines are heated to remove traces of yellow.
• Aquamarine is also known for being the anniversary gem for the 19th year of marriage.

• Aquamarine was first discovered in India more than two thousands years ago, people have attributed various magical and spiritual properties to it. The Hindus used it to spark mental clarity and develop public speaking capabilities.
• The majority of aquamarines on the market today are faceted stones, or faceted beads, however they can be cut as cabochons and are known in rare cases to produce an asterism.

Citrine a form of Quartz Stone

Citrine is a form of quartz stone that is normally ranges from shade of brown to yellow & happens to be the most valuable of available quartz gemstones. It is commonly used gemstone is necklaces & rings setting. Citrine is a combination of quartz & ferric iron; it can also be manufactured artificially from other gemstones.

How Citrine forms

In natural conditions, it is of yellow or orange in color & is of lighter shade in comparison to heat-treated stones which turn orange-brown or reddish-brown. Mostly the citrines sold to public are amethysts which have been heat treated. Sometimes the crystals in amethyst deposits by natural means of heating are change to citrine minerals of brown variety. Citrine is also produced by heat treatment of smoky quartz.

Chemical Composition

Chemical composition of Citrine is silicon dioxide & has a hexagonal structure, visible as clusters of pyramids based on a geode. The crystals can be translucent or transparent but the basal cleavage is indiscernible with specific gravity of 2.6-2.7.

History & Availability

Citrine is commonly found in Brazil, Ural Mountains in Russia, Minas Gerais, Dauphine & Madagascar but most of the Citrine is manufactured by heat treatment instead of natural means.

In ancient times it was used as an amulet for protecting the wearer from evil thoughts & snake’s venom. It is also one of the two birthstones for the month of November.

Naturally occurring Citrines

Naturally, citrines are usually pale yellow but specimens which are heated have reddish or orange shades. Normally Citrine starts out as amethyst then changes to Citrine because of heat emission by magnetic bodies. The Citrine can be changed back to a purple shade using the process of beta radiation.

Citrine is very popularly used in jewelry creation. Its vivid colors, lightness, transparency add to its popularity. They look best when hung free like drops in earrings rather than being set in-between. Go ahead pick those glistening citrine jewelry and add sparkle to your jewelry collection.