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Sapphire [Jaipur]The name 'Sapphire' derives from the ancient Greek word for 'blue'. The ancient Persian rulers believed that it was the reflection of Sapphire that gave the heavens its magnificent color. Sapphire has been credited with cavernous powers of protecting the wearer against poisons and evil spirits. It is the birthstone for September and a good luck charm for the sign of Taurus. It was the custom....
Emerald [Jaipur]Emerald is derived from the Greek word 'Smaragdus', which means 'green stone'. About 4000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians mined Emerald. These ancient mines are now called Cleopatra's Mines The Romans dedicated this stone to their goddess of love and beauty, Venus. Cleopatra was an avid collector of this so revered gemstone. Regarded as a trinket for good fortune, it empowers the owner w....
Ruby [Jaipur]The word 'Ruby' comes from the Latin word'Rubeus' for 'red', reflecting the stones color. The ancient Sinhalese people referred to ruby as 'Ratnaraj' or the King of gems. Ruby has long been considered by the Hindu culture to be the king of precious stones, and this distinction it retains among all the gem lovers. In India, according to the cosmographic association, Ruby represents the sun, thus....
Amethyst: A Royal Purple [Jaipur]Purple has long been considered a royal color and so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during the course of all ages. Amethyst was the favorite of Catherine the Great and the Egyptian Royalty and thus, it has often been featured in the British Crown jewels. As amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, it became very important for the ornamentati....
Citrine [Jaipur]Citrine is one of the most affordable gemstones, thanks to the durability and availability of this yellow or golden quartz. Citrine gets its name from the French word “citrus” as many of them have a juicy lemon color that is due to the presence of iron in it. Citrine includes yellow to gold to orange brown shades of transparent quartz. Sunny and affordable, citrine can brighten alm....
Topaz [Jaipur]The word topaz comes from the Sanskrit word ‘tapas’ that means fire. The Egyptians believed that the golden glow of the mighty sun god Ra colored topaz. The Romans conceived similar beliefs as they associated topaz with Jupiter, who is also the god of the sun. Thus topaz was believed to be a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful angst harm. Wear topaz only if you wish ....
Peridot [Jaipur]Peridot is the gemstone born in fire, the volcanic gem. Gem-quality specimens of the mineral olivine are called peridot by gemologists. Peridot has an olive or bottle-green color due to the presence of iron, and distinctive oily or greasy lustre. Peridot is the birthstone for August. Peridot was mined in ancient Egypt on an island called Zeberget. Mining was done at night because legend ....
Garnet [Jaipur]The oranges of autumn leaves, the glowing red coals of a winter fire, the sparkling green of a summer field, and the beautiful pinks of spring flowers, garnet is a gemstone for all seasons. Garnets are a closely related group of gemstones that are available in every color but blue. Dark reds, tangerine orange, vivid lime green, soft bluish-pink, garnet is all these colors and more. There are g....
Tourmaline [Jaipur]Tourmaline's name comes from the Sinhalese word "turmali," which means "mixed." Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called "turmali" parcels. Tourmaline occurs in more colors and combinations of colors than any other gemstone variety. Many stones in the Russian Crown jewels from the 17th Century once thought to be rubies are actually tourmalines. Perhaps this is why this gemst....
Peridot [Jaipur]Peridot is the gemstone born in fire, the volcanic gem. Gem-quality specimens of the mineral olivine are called peridot by gemologists. Peridot has an olive or bottle-green color due to the presence of iron, and distinctive oily or greasy lustre. Peridot is the birthstone for August. Peridot was mined in ancient Egypt on an island called Zeberget. Mining was done at night because legend ....