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Precious
Gems
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Trace amounts of chromium gives Ruby
its bright red color . Ruby is a term for red gemstones
derived from the mineral corundum, formed primarily
from aluminum oxide.A Ruby is actually a Sapphire
of red color. It is an extremeley hard and durable
gemstone, well suited for all jewelry applications.
Top quality Rubies are highly prized, and in larger
sizes are frequently valued above all other gemstones,
including Diamonds. Rubies over two carats are extremely
rare and valuable.
Considered one of the most precious and perfect gemstones,
Ruby symbolizes the sun, freedom and power. It is
a sacred gem to the Buddhists, and are called "tears
of Buddha". Increases energy levels and it will
stimulate love if worn close to the heart. It protects
sensitive natures, health and wealth, controls passions.
Stimulates blood circulation, gives calm sleep and
takes away nightmares. Will help you if you are sufferin
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Amethyst
is a form of quartz, with a silicon dioxide composition
.The primary ingredient is sand. The majority of quartz
samples are clear, but amethyst derives it's beautiful
purple appearance due to small amounts of iron impurities
in the crystal lattice.
Amethyst is one of the best stones to use for meditation.
It is a stone of divine love. It guides the awareness
away from self-centered thought patterns as it lures
the mind towards a deeper understanding. Because of
its calming mental effect, amethyst is a stone that
can be used for over- worked, over -stressed, or overwhelmed
mental states, and it gives protection to those who
wear it. It is one of the best stones to use for tension
or migraine headaches. It's good for people who tend
to be easily angered or suffer from recurrent nightmares.
It brings you a peaceful balance of mental and emotional
energies. A good stone for insomnia and intuitive awareness.
It will bring you mental peace and harmony. |
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Garnet
is a naturally occurring gemstone.
Its name comes from Latin "granatus" meaning
seed, because it often resembles small round seeds when
found in its matrix rock.Demantoid garnet is a rare
and beautiful bright grass green sub-variety of andradite
garnet.Tsavolite, is a bright green variety of grossular
garnet, its colour being induced by the presence of
chromium.
Garnet is a stone of vital power and energy, and lends
vitality and strength. It aids in raising and directing
the flow of kundalini energy and increases sensuality.
It is associated with the root chakra. Given as a gift,
garnet symbolizes true and never-ending love and devotion.
Garnet invokes and releases ones creative ability and
inner fire. The garnet is a symbol of frienship, love
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Opal
is a hydrated silica (SiO2.nH2O) with a water content
within the mineral structure. Precious Opal contains
6% - 10% water and consists of small silica spheres
arranged in an orderly three dimensional structure.
It is created by percolating water in or near sedimentary
volcanic ash that dissolves silica of shells, bones
and woods, “fossilizing” them into opal.
Opal is not a particularly hard stone so care must be
taken to preserve the natural beauty of this gem .
The Opal is truly the "Queen of Gems" and
the Eve of the Gods. A stone of hopes, positive actions
and achievements. It has always been one of the most
popular and esteemed gems, known to absorb, carry and
pass enormous amounts of energy. A mysterious gem, as
each one appears different in its delicate beauty. Promotes
psychic stability and the capacity to share. A stone
of love and romance and a stone to grant wishes and
personal happiness. |
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Turquoise
is a vibrant light blue stone often seen in southwestern
jewelry. It is reasonably priced and quite lovely.The
name turquoise may have come from the word "Turquie",
French for Turkey, because of the early belief that
the mineral came from that country . Another possibility
could be that the name came from the French description
of the gemstone, "pierre turquin" meaning
dark blue stone.Chemically, a hydrated phosphate of
copper and aluminum, turquoise is formed by the percolation
of meteoric or groundwater through aluminous rock in
the presence of copper.
Turquoise supposedly helps one to start new projects.
Turquoise has been thought to warn the wearer of danger
or illness by changing color. It is also believed to
bring happiness and good fortune to all. |
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Topaz
is a stone that can be found in a variety of colors,
depending on the proportions of water and fluorine impurities
(yellow, clear and blue being displayed here). The mineral
is a silicate of aluminum. Topaz is a very hard and
is well suited for all jewelry applications. Topaz is
readily available in a variety of colors. The most popular
colors are blue and white. The richest blue shade of
blue, termed London Blue, is the most desired. White
Topaz is frequently used as accent stones in jewelry
settings.
Topaz is a stone with great healing powers. It controls
anger, balances diseases of emotional origin, calms
stress and restores physical energies, fights kidney
and bladder disorders and prevents colds and tuberculosis
because of its ability to strengthen the breathing mechanics
of the body. Gives creative power. Good stone for people
with insomnia. It will bring light and warmth into your
life and protect against external stresses.
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Coral
is calcium carbonate with a trade of carotene. Its color
ranges from white to red. It grows in branches that
look like underwater trees. Coral is created by sea
life or marine life. It is the skeletal remains of coral
polyps. Coral is especially fragile. Protect coral from
scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature
changes . The coral traditionally used in jewelry is
Corallium rubrum and Corallium japonicum.The most valuable
colors of coral are red, black, and pink, which is known
as angel skin coral.
Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against
bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes.Coral is used
to build an emotional foundation.Coral is said to protect
children. In many countries, coral is given as a gift
to children. Coral is said to cure madness and give
wisdom.
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Pearl
is formed in shellfish as a reactant to an irritant
such as a piece of sand. Cultured pearls are created
by adding a piece of mussel or shell inside of an oyster
of mussel. This then creates a pearl as layers of the
inside of the shell grow over the added substance.The
price of pearls vary widely as a result of luster, size,
how they were grown, color and type. Natural pearls
are the most expensive, followed by cultured pearls.
Fresh water pearls tend to be relatively inexpensive.
Pearl is a classic piece of jewelry.
Pearl is said to help one see himself and help improve
self-worth. Giving a loved one a gift of natural pearls
is one of the nicest gifts one can give. It allows the
wearer to see the love of the person who gave them the
pearls.As an emblem of modesty, chastity and purity,
the Pearl symbolizes love, success, and happiness. They
often symbolize a happy marriage and in many countries
are used as a wedding gift.
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Neelam
removes evil effects of saturn. It is said that this
stone has the magical power to elevate its user to a
higher status from all sides.
Some astrologers believe that blue sapphire or neelam
is so powerful if used properly that it can alleviate
even long-term misfortune. However there is a caution.
Sometimes this stone may react adversely. It is advisable
to first test it for a week before final wearing.
It could give you everything you could desire - health,
wealth, longevity, happiness. It also restores lost
wealth and property.
This is normally faint or dark blue in colour. Sapphire
or neelam is a very cold gem. They may be yellow also.
It brings wealth, name and fame.

It also gives good stamina, longevity and security
in life. Can improve fertility in a barren woman.
Best suited for joy, love and happiness. It cures
fainting, fits, virility, mental disorder, deafness
and baldness.
Blue Sapphire should be worn in gold or panch dhatu,
in middle finger of left hand by females and in either
hand by males on saturday. The minimum weight of the
stone should be 5.25 Carrat
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One
of the most widely used gems to help achieve better
financial status. The wearer may get plenty of wealth,
good health, name honour and fame if the gems suits
him or her.
It is also believed that if there are obstructions
in finding a suitable match for a girl, she gets married
early by wearing a yellow sapphire.
This is normally faint yellow in colour. Topaz or
pushkraj is a cold gem.
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improves vision, gives life security, protects ones
from poverty, removes adversity, misfortune and melancholy.
In diseases, Yellow Sapphire cures
diarrhea, gastritis, ulcer, rheumatism, jaundice, insomnia,
heart troubles, impotency, gout, arthritis, pain in
knee joints, etc.
Yellow Sapphire should be worn in gold
or panch dhatu, in index finger of left hand by females
and in either hand by males on thursday. The minimum
weight of the stone should be 5.25 Carrat. |
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