13 Feb 10 The Gemstones Used In Beautiful Heart Jewelry

Beautiful jewelry can come in various forms and shapes and types. Beautiful heart jewelry is no exception to this rule. It is very popular these days to incorporate gemstones into jewelry. Do you know of all the various types of gemstones that are often used? In this short article we will be focusing on the various gemstones that are often used in the creation of pretty jewelry.

Amber is not made from minerals, but from compressed tree resin. This tree resin has to harden for over 1 million years before it can officially be called “amber”. Many of the Baltic States, such as Lithuania, are leading producers of the world’s finest resin. Some amber can be over 120 million years old.

The most prized gemstone in the quartz family has been amethyst for many years. Prized for its purple hue, it can range in tone from light to dark.

Emeralds are known for their fine green to bluish green color. Some historians believe that the Ancient Egyptians mined emeralds as far back as 3500 B.C.

The most popular color for the gemstone Jade is “green”, but it can come in other colors as well. It has a nickname: “The Stone of Heaven”, and it has been closely linked to Asian tradition, culture, and history.

Jasper is a gemstone of the chalcedony family, and comes in a variety of colors. It will often feature interesting and unique patterns. A popular type of jasper is “picture jasper”. It is known for it’s beige’s and browns and swirls.

Do you know which gemstone is called the “king of precious stones” in the Sanskrit language (i.e.: “ratnaraj”)? The answer is ruby. Known for its intense red color, it is amongst the most highly valued of precious gemstones.

Sapphires are amongst the most popular of gemstones in the United States. The “blue sapphire” tops the list. Known for its medium to deep blue color, and its strong saturation, it is much more affordable than ruby, emerald, or “regular sapphires”.

The world’s largest turquoise producing region is in the southwest United States. In fact, turquoise is found in only a few places on earth. It is prized for its attractive color (medium blue or greenish blue) and its ancient heritage. It is very popular in some modern sleek designs.

Some gemstones are classified as organic, while others are classified as inorganic. Do you know which is which? Organic gemstones are those that are produced by living organisms (i.e.: pearls, amber, and coral). Inorganic gemstones are composed of minerals (i.e.: diamonds, rubies, and emeralds).

This is just a short tour of the various gemstones that are used in various forms of jewelry…such as many popular heart jewelry designs. Not only are they beautiful, they help to make a jewelry piece valuable and colorful.

Betsy Johnson has two blogs: heart jewelry and open heart jewelry if you would like to learn more.

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