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Topaz Jewelry

The birthstone for the month of november wearing Topaz Jewelry was thought by the Romans to improve the eyesight, the ancient Greeks also believed that Topaz would change colour to warn them if their

Sparkling Spinel

Although most people associate Spinel as a red gemstone it is available in a range of colours, mistakenly confused with Rubies for centuries this gemstone is found in Corundum deposits

Sapphire Jewelry

You can expect gifts of Sapphire Jewelry to be lavished upon you if you reach the milestone of forty five years of marriage, Sapphires are also the birthsone for the month of september

Red Ruby Jewelry

A special gift of Ruby Jewelry can be given to celebrate the landmark of forty years of marriage, Rubies are also the birthstone for the month of july

Spiritual Navajo Jewelry

Sterling silver and turquoise are key elements of Navajo Jewelry the artisans and

Jasper the Spotted Stone

Coming in a variety of different colours Jasper is a feel good stone, this member of the Chalcedony group of gems is very often cut as Beads or en Cabochon and reacts beautifully to polishing

Emerald Jewelry

Traditionally the birthstone for the month of may Emerald Jewelry is also given to celebrate the 20th and 35th year of marriage, Emeralds are a unique gemstone a flawless example is almost impossible

Sparkling Diamond Jewelry

A gift of Diamond Jewelry is traditional given to celebrate the sixtieth and seventy fifth years of marriage, Diamonds are also the birthstone for the month of april

Citrine Jewelry Bright and Cheerful

Wearing Citrine Jewelry it is said to keep you bright and cheerful, most of the Citrine seen on the high street is in fact Amethyst that has been heat treated to change the gems colouring

Carnelian

A red orange variety of Chalcedony, Carnelian which is also known as Cornelian and is a form of quartz, evidence going back to the roman times link the gemstone with seal rings

Blue Topaz Jewelry

To give a gift of Blue Topaz Jewelry to celebrate the fourth year of marriage is traditional, this lovely rich anniversary gemstone does come as a natural blue but the majority seen in jewelers is

Amethyst Jewelry for the Sober Creative Mind

In ancient Greek Mythology it was believed that wearing a piece of Amethyst Jewelry would protect you from the effects of drunkenness, purple mauve and lilac coloured Silica Quartz is known as Amethys

Let Agate Bring Stability to Your Life

The Chalcedony family member known as Agate is the traditional stone to celebrate twelve years of marriage this unique stone is found in many locations globally, in the USA however Arizona is it's hom

Aquamarine Jewelry Beauty of the Sea

To celebrate the nineteenth year of marriage Aquamarine Jewelry is the traditional gift to bestow upon the happy couple this lovely sparkling gemstone literally means sea water, and is also the birth

List of Gemstones on Painted Desert Jewels

A list of Gemstones featured on Painted Desert Jewels with links to first class jewelers for the purchase of some of the finest and most beautiful Jewelry bargains on the internet