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Buying Beads at Gemstone and Mineral Shows
Picking out gemstone beads in person gives the jewelry maker a chance to compare quality, shape and color. Find out where and how to attend gemstone and mineral events.
Diamond Substitutes
Diamonds are very expensive. Cost-conscious shoppers can use a fabulous fake instead.
How to Evaluate Diamond Color
Diamond color is judged on a letter scale established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The scale ranges from D to Z.
The Fifth C of Buying a Gemstone
Many articles about buying gemstones discuss the 4Cs:cutting style, caret weight, clarity and color. As important in the purchasing process is the cost.
Peridot is the Gemstone for August
Lustrous green peridot is August's gemstone and the birthstone for those born under the zodiacal sign of Leo.
Amazing Alexandrite Gemstone
Learn about Alexandrite, the rare, expensive, color-shifting gemstone for those born in the month of June.
Birthstones for June
If one's birthday is in June, learn about the three traditional choices for jewelry.
Third Eye and Crown Chakra Jewelry
Learn which gemstones are used in Chakra jewelry for the Third Eye and Crown energy centers. Also discussed is how to cleanse Chakra jewelry.
Wear Chakra Gemstone Jewelry
Many people have a firm belief in the therapeutic value of gemstones and their ability to balance the Chakras. One way to achieve balance is to wear Chakra jewelry.
Aquamarine Gemstone For March
Aquamarine is the gemstone of March and for those born under the zodiacal sign of Cancer
Amethyst - Gemstone for February
Amethyst is the birthstone for those born in February and is the zodiacal gemstone for Aquarius.