Gemstones
Obtained from the minerals in their crystalline form gemstones are naturally occurred stones that are fascinating for being most individual creation of Nature with no two look alike. Some treasured since history while others discovered recently, these gemstones are beautiful, rare and enduring enough to pass on to generations as an heirloom.
Gemstones are categorised into Precious, Semi Precious and organic gems. Diamonds, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire come into precious category while the Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Topaz and zircon are listed among Semi Precious category. Some of the organic gems are Coral, Amber and Pearls etc.
Emerald
A sensuous symbol of love and rebirth, Emerald is an absolute gift of enhanced intellect and more romantic heart. Though mind and heart can’t go together, yet an Emerald has that commendable strength to balance both with further passion, poise and youth. Emerald is the birthstone for May and the anniversary gemstone for the twentieth year of marriage, the impeccable crest of an enduring love.
Other Gemstones
Regained its popularity by Queen Victoria and her daughters, The national gem of Australia, Opal is one for the most powerful gemstones because of its masonic and mystical impacts. In ancient times Opal was more powerful than diamonds so the diamond merchants defamed it being a stone of bad luck. It was the queen who killed this notion and brought opal into jewellery trend. The Opal gemstones color ranges from milky white to black with green, red, orange, blue and flashes of yellow. The October birthstone, Fired Opal is recommended for the faithful lovers as it is said to be the stone of love. But beware; an unfaithful lover would face misfortune from the stone.
Ruby
There are certain things that catch the eyes like Ruby. An absolute stunner, Ruby is the most treasured stone of the twelve gemstones, created by God, for its uniqueness, clarity and mystical powers. Aptly called as the “King of Gems”, it is believed to bring advancement in love, career, health, and war and to predict failure or misfortune. Characterised by transparency, excess of redness, lustre, and heaviness, a superb ruby is considered to be the best gift of honour and also Ruby is the birthstone for those born in July, but the color red makes it a universal favourite. Ruby jewellery signifies love passion leaving no wonders that it is always in demand.
Sapphire
Sapphire, the stone of wisdom and mental acuity has been associated with royalty since centuries and known for leading to goal accomplishment and manifestation of ideas into form. No doubt lots of successful and known faces round the world are seen sporting sapphire jewellery. Sapphire is exotically found in almost all the colours of heaven symbolising sincerity, trust and adherence. Although, a rich intense blue is the most precious and valued one, but other shades of Sapphire like pink and purple are also in vogue for jewellery.