Articles tagged: Aquamarine
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Darlene Siddons When your moon is in Aquarius you dislike change and really avoid it at almost all cost. The crystal that helps balance this for you is Clear Crystal, this crystal has a very clear vibration and it stores, releases and adjusts energies. written by David Cowley Aquamarine is a transparent gemstone variety of beryl. It is closely related to the emerald and the most common color is a delicate blue or turquoise that will remind you of the sea. Other colors can vary from yellow to rosey pink. The more intense the color the more valuable it is and can fetch from $120 to $500 a carat. written by Pankaj Mohan Gemstones carry many popular stories and beliefs regarding their colorful displays. Some of those are being listed here. written by Pankaj Mohan Read why gemstone jewelry has always played a very special role in man's beautification techniques. written by sacha tarkovsky Birthstones have a special quality for each of us because of the ancient meanings associated with them and they can be a stunning accessory.
Here we are going to cover birthstones for the months January to June and in part 2 July – December written by ApplesofGold Jewelry Although relatively young compared to other gemstones, alexandrite is not at a loss for history, myth and symbolism with which to surround itself. In the late 19th century, the Russian writer Nikolai Semyonovich Lesov wrote a novella, “Alexandrite: Mysterious Interpretation of a True Fact”, wherein alexandrite is defined as being 'prophetic'. In his book “The Key to the Grand Mysteries”, the French Victorian author and magician Eliphas Levi referred to alexandrite as a mystical gem that clears and strengthens the blood vessels.
written by ApplesofGold Jewelry The origin of alexandrite is shrouded in somewhat of a mystery. Delivered up from the Ural Mountains near the Tokovaya River, it is popularly believed that alexandrite was discovered by the Finnish mineralogist Nils Gustaf Nordenskjöld on April17, 1834. This was the 16th birthday of the future Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Nordenskjöld is said to have named the new gem in the boy’s honor. written by ApplesofGold Jewelry Alexandrite – the tsarstone – is a variety of the mineral, chrysoberyl, an aluminate of beryllium. Although mined in such scattered locations as Brazil, Burma, India, Madagascar and Tanzania, the finest examples of the unique gem, alexandrite, are from the Rodina – Mother Russia. written by Martin Mallett Find out about aquamarine - the birthstone of march - and see why it's a loved gemstone. << previous page 1 next page>> |