Dana on August 6th, 2009

Just in case you didn’t know here are the top 10 gemstones in order of Hardness 1. Diamond 2. Sapphire 3. Ruby 4. Emerald 5. Alexandrite 6. Topaz 7. Spinel 8. Zircon (CZ) 9. Garnet 10.Aquamarine Diamond is the hardest natural element know to man. Even if we know harder materials, they are man made. [...]

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Cristina on July 1st, 2009

Needless to say that splendid jewelry comes from all over the world. Brazil is quite a precious resource of splendid gemstones, everyone has heard of the famous Brazilian emeralds. But there is much more to Brazil than beautiful stones, sensuous shapes and vitality. Brazil brings forward a couple of great jewelry designers, some already in [...]

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Cristina on June 16th, 2009

Ever since the invention of jewelry, gemstones played a segnificant role in necklaces. As the tastes evolved durring time, style, symbol, shape, design and color played a more and more significat role in the conception of necklaces. Beautiful and interesting jewelry pieces have been createt because there has always been those who crave to own [...]

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Cristina on June 11th, 2009

Beautiful designer jewelry Katy Mims from Toledo, Ohio presents a beautiful selection of handcrafted jewelry items: the finest Swarovski Austrian crystals, glass pearls, semi-precious and precious gemstones, fresh water pearls, Balinesian beads, Venetian glass, sterling silver and vermeil. You will find more remarkable and fashionable jewelry photos here:  South Paw Studios Jewelry.

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Cristina on June 4th, 2009

Engagement rings bear witness for the moment when a man and women decide to become man and wife. The engagement ring is an embodiment of their devotion and their promise to lead their lives together henceforth. Engagement rings are the symbol of passion and commitment that couples feel for each other. The patterns and designs [...]

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