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Peridot: Introduction
The peridot is known as the official birthstone of August and the stone for the Zodiac sign of Libra. It is also the stone that is given on the 16th wedding anniversary. The color of the peridot comes in many shades of green, with just a hint of gold. Hence it's Greek name 'chrysolite' meaning "golden stone" or the French word 'peritot' meaning "gold". The peridot is one of the few gemstones that come in one color. It is also sometimes mistaken with emeralds and other green gemstones. This is why the peridot is often referred to as the "poor man's emerald".
For this newsletter we will be discussing more about the peridot.

Peridot: History
There were many instances in history where peridots were mistaken for other gemstones. As previously mentioned on the last newsletter on topaz, the peridot, which was mistaken to be topaz was mined on the island of Topazo off the Egyptian Red Sea. The peridots mined from the island were used to carve talismans and jewelry for Pharoah's treasury. Egyptians worked tirelessly during the day as well as the night, when the gems could better be found due to the radiance which shines at night. This isDiscount Links of London Rings why some call the peridot the "Evening emerald". Another case of peridot being mistaken for another gemstone is Cleopatra whose favorite gemstone was the emerald but legends state that these so called emeralds were actually indeed peridot. One famous large peridot gem adorning the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in the cathedral at Cologne was for centuries, believed to be an emerald, and only recently to be identified as peridot late in the last century.

In ancient times the peridot was named the chrysolite. This name, chrysolite was also given to some colors of the topaz until further research was made in order to identify the difference between the two. In the middle ages, Europeans brought peridot stones back from the Crusades to decorate church plates and robes. Peridot was also known to ancient Hebrews and is listed both as one of the stones used by Aaron as the second gemstone used on his breastplate.

Peridot: How are they formed?
The peridot is formed from a form of magma from the upper mantle (20 - 55 miles deep), and are brought to the service by tectonic or volcanic activity where they are in extrusive igneous rocks. These rocks turn into olivine, which is a silicate mineral rich in magnesium and iron. Once the olivine crystallizes, it turns into gemstone form and forms peridot. This process usually takes long periods of time (usually millions of years) through high temperature and pressure within the rocks.

Peridot: Color
The peridot is one of the few stones that come in one color: green. Though it has only one color it can come in many different hues such as lime, yellow green, olive green, and medium dark green. The intensity and tint of the green however depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green. The most valuable is considered a dark-olive green color. The color of the peridot is the most important factor in determining its quality. Where emeralds have their own special green, which has perfect combination of yellow and blue hues, the peridot has its own special lime green color which makes it bright, lively and fresh.

Peridot: Cut
Most peridot cuts today are cut in a way that the stone is usually round or in an "emerald" cut. These cuts are usually made in the same region or area they were mined, usually in the south of Asia. A good cut of a peridot will be very noticeable to the eye because all facets are even and there are no windows in the stone where you can see through it.

Peridot: Clarity
Like all gemstones the peridot includes inclusions or internal "imperfections" which include either cracks or substances inside the gemstone 's formation. The most typical inclusion for the peridot is the "lillypad" inclusion, which are presence of biotite grains. The fewer the inclusions the higher the cost of the peridot will be. This is due to the fact that the less inclusions the more the peridot can "sparkle".

Peridot: Carat
Peridots are not too rare and therefore are not that expensive. Small stones can be sold at about $5 per carat but if they do not have any inclusions they can be up to or under $50 per carat. Size does not play a big role in the cost compared to the previous C's of the peridot but carat sizes of 8 carats or over depending on cut, clarity and color, can be worthy to display on a museum.

Often refe necklace bracelet sets rred to as a girl's best friend, diamonds are also the most precious gemstones in the world. To the scientist they are a crystalline form of carbon that has immense durability. In fact, the word diamond is derived from the Greek word, adamas, which means invincible.

But to the person receiving a gift of diamond jewelry - a diamond engagement ring, bracelet, earrings, or pendant, a diamond is a symbol of love unlike any other. That is why you should give some thought to the importance of the diamond's symbolic significance, and the quality of the diamond you choose.

There are many different types of diamonds, based on the way they were formed or the process of their origin. They are broadly classified into just three categories, natural diamonds, thin film diamonds, and synthetic industrial diamonds.

A natural diamond is the most expensive type because it originates from nature. Based on the type of impurities that are present in them, they are further classified into four types.

Type 1a contains 0.3% nitrogen. This diamond is light yellow or brown in color because it absorbs blue light. N necklace earrings set inety-eight percent of all the natural diamonds are this kind. Type 1b contains 500ppm of nitrogen and are yellow, orange, green or brown in color.

Type 2a is the purest form of diamond. Because it contains very little impurities or imperfections, it is generally colorless or translucent. Type 2b is the rarest type of diamond, containing only traces of nitrogen which makes it give off a bluish tinge.

The price and the quality of a diamond are determined by five basic criteria. The first is color. Diamonds are available in colors ranging from yellow to green, and black to red. But the most pure forms are the transparent ones.

The second criterion is clarity. Most diamonds have certain imperfections that are called inclusions. The fewer inclusions it has, the more expensive the diamond. A clarity grade is determined by the number, size, location and the type of inclusions.

Next comes cut. It is the cut of a diamond and the number of facets, that makes it sparkle. Some of the globally recognized diamond cuts are the Marquise, the Baguette, the Princess, and the Radiant cut.

The weight of a diamond is measured in carats. Large, natural diamonds are extremely rare and because they have more weight than smaller ones, they are the most expensive. It stands to reason that only the very rich can afford these sparking beauties.

The shape of a diamond is different from the cut. After a diamond is cut, its overall outline needs to be shaped. The most popular shapes are the tear drop and the simple, classic round cut.

There are things to check . Some diamonds have fluorescence, which makes them glow when illuminated. Check for any artificial enhancements or treatments that have been done because this alters the value. Insist on getting a diamond certificate which guarantees it's quality.

The Cullinan Diamond, the Hope Diamond, and the Kohinoor Diamond, are some of the world's most famous stones because of their size, clarity and value. But no matter what the size, diamonds are among the most anticipated gifts that a woman dreams about. When it comes time for you to make that important purchase, make sure you are buying the very best quality that you can afford.

When dress ing for fashion, you should consider appropriately clothing every part of your body, right down to your wrist. Often, that is one of the first things people will notice as you extend a hand in greeting. So it's important to dress that wrist appropriately, and nothing says fashion and success better than a new designer Croton watch.

The Croton Men's Swiss Automatic Stainless Steel Watch is the ultimate symbol of professionalism. The silver-tone stainless steel case holds a round dial that comes in gray or champagne colors. The inner dial is textured and displays a Roman numeral at the 12:00 mark. These numerals are silver-tone like the index markers at the other hour locations. The watch has a day and date display at the 3:00 hour, and the exhibition back of the case reveals the Swiss ETA 2836.2 automatic movement.

If you're looking for something a little sportier but still want to show off a punch of style, consider the Croton Men's Super C Sport Automatic Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch. This watch says you are bold from the round silver-tone stainless steel case to the hard black rubber center links of the stainless steel bracelet. The black dial has silver, blue or red accents and shows the hours in Arabic numerals, while the rotating bezel has polished Arabic numera Tiffany Jewellery ls in increments of ten.

For elegant evenings, a woman wants to show off her jewelry and that desire extends to her wristwatch. The Croton Women's Moon and Star Swarovski Crystal Quartz Mesh Bracelet Watch looks fabulous with almost any style of evening dress. Two shimmering rings of Swarovski crystals circle the bezel, which is set in a round silver-tone stainless steel case. More crystals mark the main hour positions in a dial of white mother of pearl. Elegance continues along the mesh bracelet of this fabulous watch with moon and star Swarovski crystal accents that are sure to dazzle everyone you meet.

Men or women will proudly display their patriotism with the Patriot Series Statue of Liberty Leather Strap Watch. The round case comes in gold- or silver-tone with a coordinating bezel and a round dial. The hour positions on the face of the textured dial coordinate in color as well, as does the Statue of Liberty that rises proudly across the center of the watch face. A leather strap in black with lizard-style embossing secures around the wrist with a buckle.

any woman's wardrobe, and the Mines Collection Swiss Quartz Lizard Strap Watch is one of the finest choices. The strap and dial come in a choice of lapis dial with blue strap, red jasper dial with brown strap, or black onyx dial with black strap. A rose-tone case complements the red jasper dial while the other choices have silver-tone cases. Each case also features twelve Cubic Zirconia on the bezel, ensuring that your wrist will sparkle, no matter what the occasion.

Conceal or display your timepiece with the Women's Ballroom Quartz Lizard Accent Bangle Watch. Swarovski crystals sparkle along the band of this fashionable watch, as does a genuine lizard patch. The patch is available in a choice of burgundy, brown, or black. A round dial in white mother of pearl also displays Swarovski crystals at the primary hour markers. The hands are silver-tone and driven by a Japan Miyota 2035 Quartz movement.

Display your masculine fashion sense with the Men's Aquamatic Quartz Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch. This handsome watch is made of silver-tone stainless steel. And it is water resistant up to 200 meters, so dive to your heart's content. Arabic numeral chapter markers are spaced at intervals of ten around the unidirectional rotating bezel. The round dial comes in a choice of brown, blue, black or silver-tone, and it displays a date window at the 3:00 hour.

For the most formal of occasions, a woman might choose the Austrian Crystal Accent Covered Dial Bracelet Watch. It looks like a fabulous, shimmering bracelet of Austrian crystals around your wrist, proclaiming your sense of style to everyone you meet. But the top of the bracelet flips open to show off a beautiful timepiece in rectangular white mother of pearl. Black Arabic numerals adorn the face of this beautiful watch at the hour positions while time is marked by the graceful sweep of silver-tone hour and minute hands.

But men often need to go formal, too, and what says elegance better than diamonds? The Men's Super-C Limited Edition Diamond Automatic Bracelet Watch comes with white and black diamonds set into the unidirectional rotating bezel. The round case is stainless steel in a silver-tone, as are the hour markers. The stainless steel bracelet of this watch adds that final touch of elegance and security to your formal affair no matter what the hour.

Regardless of your exacting standards and personal tastes, you're bound to discover a watch you love from Croton.

It doesn't tiffany teardrop ring matter whether diamond rings are being looked at for engagements or personal use, opting to self-design makes a whole lot of sense. When buyers work with reputable jewellers, they can create the ring of their choosing without having to compromise on appearances.

While premade rings are often quite beautiful, there is something very empowering about choosing to work with a jeweler that enables buyers to create their own rings. Buyers might not be able to design everything but they are often free to make such decisions as:

The Benefits Of Self-Designing Diamond Rings

When buyers take the time to carefully select their setting, pick out their stones and even choose their metal, they end up with a purchase that is distinctly theirs. This is a way for anyone to enjoy a one-of-a-kind ring design. The advantages that come along with this type of purchase include:

, there are jewelers that can help. Make sure to select a reputable, online jeweler for the ultimate in convenience and security of purchase. Do take the time to check into a jeweller's background before buying. The best will stand out based on their reputations, their professional affiliations and the assurances they offer clients every step of the way.

Victorian and antique style jewelry although very old style is still worn today. Filigree rings, bracelets and pendants look very classy if combined with right kind of clothing. Antique looking Cheap Tiffany Set also makes for excellent heirloom gifts that can be passed down through the generations. Some of these pieces of jewelry can also be engraved so that you can personalize them. Filigree jewelry of the antique style is generally available in silver. However, you must keep in mind the credibility of the seller before you make your purchase.

Bracelets
You will find abundant variety if you are looking to buy a bracelet that has a Victorian or antique touch to it. Charm bracelets designed the Victorian way are very popular. The most popular kind of Victorian charm bracelet would be the puffed heart one, where each heart is has a unique Victorian design carved on it. Silver filigree bracelets are also very popular. You will find them available in all shapes and thickness. Silver filigree bracelets are often adorned with precious and semi precious stones like amethyst, diamonds, sapphires, onyx, crystal etc. You will also find silver filigree bracelets without any stone work.

Pendants
Antique or Victorian style silver pendants are a good idea if you are looking to make an impression. These pendants are very often large enough to catch the eye of a person as soon as they see you. If worn right they can look impressive and stylish. Antique silver pendants come in plain silver with and without precious or semi precious stones. Most antique silver pendants generally have some kind of shape, like a butterfly, scorpion or a dragonfly. You will find that most of these are a combination of silver and stone work. Pendants made out of solid sterling silver are also available in shapes like cherubs, golf bags, pigs etc. You should also consider buying silver filigree pendants. Some of these pieces are beautiful works of art combined with stones like diamonds, crystals and sapphires. They work brilliantly as standalone pendants on silver chains.

Rings
Silver Victorian style or antique rings are mostly bought as keepsake pieces of Cheap Tiffany Sets as most of them are very large and not all of them can be worn. You will find an interesting collection of antique replicated rings in sterling silver online. Rings in the shapes of butterflies, cobras, frogs, alligators etc. are just some of the chunky rings that you will come across. Filigree silver rings are also abundantly available and like other silver filigree jewelry you will find that stone work is a part of the rings too. Silver filigree rings are available both in the chunky and bold variety to the dainty and classy kinds.

Gifting antique silver jewelry
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