Pearls and Gemstones

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You’ve Heard of the 12 Days of Christmas – Here’s the 12 Months of Gemstones
If you’re looking for a holiday gift that is sure to be a hit, jewelry is the perfect choice. Big, bold, textured pieces are the hottest styles going this winter. Make the gift more personal by choosing jewelry that features the recipient’s birthstone.

History’s most famous jewels
Movies and mystery novels revolve around them, royalty and criminals have had the most contact with them, they’re natural wonders, most now reside in museums… they’re the world’s most famous jewels. Have a look at some of history’s most coveted gems and some fascinating facts behind them...

Rubies: Loved over the ages
Rubies have been admired over the ages for their rarity, fiery passionate color, and timeless beauty. This is shown in histories, illustrations and artwork, and literature. Here are some examples showing how this gemstone has been lauded over the ages...

Pearl Jewelry: The Other Name of Elegance and Sophistication
The best thing about pearl jewelry is that you never get bored with them. In any form of ornament, pearls will always help to accentuate your feminine charm to the best effects. The universal appeal of the pearl jewelries makes them perfectly compatible with all sorts of outfit...

Opal Jewelry
If you are looking for a different type of gift this year, try opal jewelry.

Add color to any ensemble with sparkling gemstones
Learn about the different properties of some popular gemstones.

Add elegance with glowing pearls, and browse the best jewelry stores online
Learn how pearls are made and how to tell the difference between real pearls and cultured ones.

Get traditional elegance with pearl jewelry
Pearls can make for a wonderful surprise, and their glowing luster will complement most any attire.

Add elegance and beauty with a glowing pearl necklace
Pearls are lovely accessories for most any outfit, find out how they get that enigmatic glow.

Learn how to shop for cubic zirconia rings and find them online
Shop for CZ a lot like you'd shop for a diamond - look for a good size and clarity in a stone.

Try a rhinestone necklace to add flair to most any ensemble
Find unique vintage rhinestone jewelry online to add sparkling color to any outfit.

Make birthday and anniversary shopping easy by giving a meaningful gemstone gift
Look over the birthstone and anniversary gemstone charts for great and lasting gift ideas.

Dazzle them with colorful gemstones: gemstone jewelry makes a great accessory or gift
Brighten up any outfit with bright gemstones, and they make great birthday and anniversary gifts, browse the gemstone charts here for gift ideas.

Amber jewelry
Often overlooked, amber jewelry can be an extraordinary, unique gift idea.

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Did you know??

It is thought that birthstones originated when Aaron, first high priest of the Hebrews, wore 12 gemstones, representing the 12 tribes of Israel, in his silver breastplate.

Editor's Pick

Looking for gift ideas? One of my favorites is giving dangly charm bracelets with a few charms that feature passions of the recipient. That leaves them with the choice of adding more, and with a lasting and personal gift.

-Jennifer H, editor