Appreciating Jewelry With Different Gemstones

Editor: syracusepapa

Recently I acquired from Overstock's website some some fine looking necklaces with five different gems mounted in Sterling Silver. The Regal Minura Jeweled Necklaces, which comes in three options, is appropriately named, for they are truly Regal looking, with beautiful gems. These gems are Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Citrine and Garnet. The gems are sparkling and beautiful and are crafted in a dazzling and admirable way. One is shaped like a crown; the second like a star, and the third one like a circle. Words do not seem to give them justice. I cannot say enough about them. My vocabulary does not have the excellence to do them justice, but I can try.

I can think of several different ways of expressing my wonder, admiration and awe. They can be called a Gemstone and Sterling Silver Symphony, a Crown of Wonder, a Star of Shining Excellence, and a Bejeweled Circle of Creation.

People who have purchased these items have given very positive recommendations. Here are a few testimonials:

"I absolutely love this pendant. It is a substantial size and the workmanship is superb! I wear it on a sterling silver omega. I purchased the round pendant and am considering also orderiing the star pendant. With the multi-gemstones, it goes with everything, and everytime I have worn it, I have been complimented on how pretty it is (from men as well as women)."

"I purchased the star and the round versions of this necklace. The workmanship is outstanding and the multi colored stones go with anything."

I have done some research about the fabulous gems in these necklaces. Here are some descriptions:

Amethyst is a beautiful variety of quartz and has long been considered a royal color featured in the British Crown Jewels and chosen as a favorite by Catherine the Great. Egyptian royalty also loved it. Many have called it a stone of friendship and considered it to be a means of putting the wearer in a chaste frame of mind. Leonardo da Vinci believed the Amethyst could ward off evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.

The Amethyst changes its color when heated and during sudden changes of temperature. For these reasons, it should not be worn during sudden changes of temperature or while sunbathing or doing other activities in glaring or bright light.

Blue Topaz Is a fluorine aluminum silicate and comes in other colors: yellow, yellow-brown, honey-yellow, flax, brown, green, blue, light blue, pink and colorless. It is a gemstone that forms the foundations of the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem; therefore it protects you against your enemies and is a symbol of beauty and splendor. It is also believed to repel sadness and anger, warn its wearer of poisons, and protect against sudden death.

Peridot is a precious stone with vivid green and a slight hint of gold, caused by iron traces. . Its name is derived from the Greek word ‘peridona’, which means ‘to give richness’. It has been found in Egyptian jewelry from the early 2nd millennium BC, in the modern mines of Pakistan in great quantities, and in China, USA, Africa and Australia. The ancient Romans nicknamed it the “emerald of the evening” because its radiant green glow does not change even in artificial light.

Iolite helped the Vikings navigate the oceans because they used it as a lens to determine the exact position of the sun. The attribute that helped the Vikings navigate has been a problem for the gem cutter, for the Iolite has different colors that go in different directions, and when it is cut, the gem can be seen as violet or purplish blue from one side and as clear as water from the other side. When properly cut, it has an attractive, ‘soft’ color, and should be protected from harsh blows.

Citrine is a member of the Quartz family, and its name is derived from the yellow color of the lemon. It reminds one of Autumn colors. Its hardness (7 on the Mohs scale), and the absence of stratification, makes it insensitive to scratches and a little rough handling.

Garnet has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale and are principally red in color, but they also come in green, yellow, orange and earth-colored tones, and their many nuances and hues existing in a group of ten different gemstones, across a rich rich color spectrum, are highly esteemed and sought after by gem enthusiasts.

So, you should really see these necklaces to appreciate their luster and quality.

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