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Many of us have Pearl Jewelry which also happens to be some of our most prized possessions. I personally own several pieces of pearl ornaments including an antique pearl necklace passed on to me and also worn by me at the time of my wedding, a pearl tiara, 2 pearl sets received as gifts from my guy and a pearl necklace I received as a bridesmaid of my best friend. These pearl ornaments

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Spinel is probably one of the most mistaken gemstones because of its similarity with precious gemstones. The Spinel Gemstones is seen in colors like red, pink, violet, purple, green, yellow, orange, brown, black, lavender, mauve, greenish blue and blue. The red Spinal used to be mistaken as Ruby for ages which also got this stone a lot of undeserved attention. The most popular and famous of

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Tanzanite Gemstone is a very popular choice with woman as Gemstone Jewelry because of his beautiful bluish purple color and rarity. The property of Pleochroism of this stone makes it even more attractive when it is used for making gemstone jewelry. Despite of its high prize women love to wear this gem set on jewelry be it rings, necklace, earrings, pendant or bracelet. A wearer of the

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Black Diamonds are among the world's rarest diamonds. They are also Carbonado Diamonds. The diamonds are not really black but contains dark inclusions or impurities that result in the black look of the gem. It is believed that these stones were formed in the centre of the earth about 3.5 billion years ago and were brought into the surface because of volcanic eruptions. Black diamonds get their

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One of the most popular methods of wearing Gemstones is based on the numerology number of the individual. All of us have a numerology number ranging from one to nine. The Gemstones representing the numbers are given below. Number 1 : Ruby Number 2 : Moonstone, Pearl Number 3 : Yellow Sapphire Number 4 : Gomedha Number 5 : Emerald Number 6 : Diamond Number 7 : Cats Eye Number 8 : Blue Sapphire

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Yellow Sapphire is the Planetary Gemstone of Jupiter according to Astrology. The sub stone of Yellow Sapphire is golden topaz. Citrine is a weaker substitute for planet Jupiter and should be worn of minimum five carets. Yellow Zircon can also be used. Yellow Sapphires are considered bearers of good fortune and success. This gemstone is also referred to as 'Pukhraj' or 'Pokhraj' or 'Pokharaj'.&

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Ruby is one of the Precious Gemstones and Planetary Gemstone of  Sun according to Astrology.The sub stones or substitutes are ratva Agate and Garnet. Rubies if worn on left side of the body as rings, bracelets or brooches have the ability to dispel evil thoughts and reconcile disputes. Ruby is obtained from the mines and available in shades of red. This stone gives stability and removes

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Sodalite is normally seen as a blue colored semiprecious stone with white calcite specks. This stone is often confused with Lapis Lazuli gemstone because of its resemblance with the stone. The most common color of sodalite is blue. It can also be found in other colors including the colorless, green, grey-white, light-red, pink and yellow with transparency ranging from transparent to

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Rock Crystal is the cold, transparent and colorless variety of quartz. This stone is representation of purity,peace, knowledge and beauty.  It is widely used for making beautiful jewellery, idols and for healing purposes. Rock Crystal, also known as Spatik Mani, is the sub stone of Diamond Gemstone and representation of the Planet Venus. Read more on Rock Crystal

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Jasper Gemstone is seen in many varieties and in a wide range of colors including red, green, yellow, black and brown. It often contains organic material and mineral oxides which give it interesting patterns, bands and colors. There are several popular varieties of Jasper with fancy names like the leopard skin, poppy, fancy, Dalmatian, rainbow, orbicular, royal plume, Ocean jasper etc. This

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Jade is  considered the stone of healing, hope and love. This is an ornamental stone and comes in a variety of colors like red, orange, yellow, green, white, blue, lavender, black, grey, brown and cream. Jade is extremely popular as pendants, rings, necklaces and pendants. Other than jewelry jade is also used to make snuff-boxes, cigarette holders, figurines and bowls. This gem is the

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Azurite is a  blue colored stone. It is formed from the oxidation of copper ores.  The other names associated with Azurite are 'Blue Bice' and 'Blue Verditer’. This stone is normally found along with Malachite Gemstones. Because of its color of this stone it is used in creating blue pigment for paints and fabric dyes. Read more on Azurite Gemstones

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Chiastolite is a variety of andalusite. It is also known as the "Cross Stone" because of the natural cross like pattern on the stone. This stone has been used since ancient times for protection and to ward off evil eye. This stone is found in white, red, brown, orange and green. Chiastolite Bead necklaces and jewelry are quite popular because of its unique design. Read more on Chiastolite

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Hematite gemstone, also known as Haematite, is a form of Iron Oxide. This stone comes in colors ranging from Silvery Grey to Black, opaque red or reddish brown. This gem is associated with the Zodiac Signs of Aries, Aquarius and Capricorn. This gemstone is associated with the base, solar plexus and heart chakra and hence is a good stone for those looking for stability and security in life and

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Boji stones are primarily made up of pyrite, which gives them their blackish brown color and are found in flat and spherical in shape. Boji Stones also come in beautiful rainbow colors. Boji Stones vibrate to the numbers 1 and 9 in numerology. The Zodiac Signs associated with these Stones are Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo and Taurus. Boji stones assist in aligning all of the chakras from the crown

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The astrological Gem stone of Rahu is Hessonite. This stone is also referred to as Gomedh, Gomedhak, Raju ratna and Ping Spatik. All the ill effects of Rahu in Horoscope can be remedied by wearing Gomed. The name 'Gomedh' is a sanskrit word which means 'of the color of the cow urine'. Wearing Gomed gives one mental peace and freedom from worries. It is also said to avoid problems due to snakes

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Pearl is the gemstone for the Zodiac Sign Cancer. This gem is associated with the Moon which is representation of the mind. The sub stones or substitute stones of Chandra are white coral, moon stone and milky agate. This gem is also referred to as 'Moti'.Pearls are available in different shapes and colors. Pearl is the Queen of Gems and an emblem of purity and innocence.  Procedure of

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Tourmaline gemstones are found in different colors depending on the chemical composition of the different stones. These stone is known by different names like Verdelite (Green), Rubellite (Pink), Schorl (Black), Indicolite (Blue), Achroite (colorless), Canary (Yellow), watermelon tourmaline. Tourmaline is the birthstone of October.This stone is used as a substitute gem stone. Red, white,green,

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Angelite gemstone is formed from celestite that has been compressed for many millions of years. Angelite, also known as Blue Anhydrite, is a pale lilac-blue stone.  It is a stone of awareness and promotes compassion and understanding. This stone can bring serenity, inner peace and a sense of calm.Angelite stone is useful in treating thyroid, weight control and for reducing pains. 

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Jet is a stone belonging to the Organic Gemstones category. As the name indicates it is seen in black or dark brown color and is formed from fossilized wood. Jet is also known as black amber although it is not actually amber. Jet is an important gemstone for the 1st Chakra. Jet can be used to open up to psychic experiences and for assistance and receiving spiritual enlightenment. Read more

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Agates are popular as gemstones for Jewelry. There are several types of Agates and one cannot resist the beauty of Agate made rings, pendants, necklaces, pins, brooches and earrings. As the name indicates the Snakeskin Agate bears resemblance to the snake skin. This stone is said to bring a feel of inner peace in the wearer.

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The Eye Agate Gemstone is one of the popular Agates. The Eye Agate is said to ward off evil eye. This is also a suggested stone for those who are very sensitive in nature and gets hurt easily. Another name of this gem stone is Botswana Agate.

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Agate Gemstone is one of the oldest stones found and is most commonly used to make Jewelry. One cannot resist the beauty of Agate made rings, pendants, necklaces, pins, brooches and earrings.There are several varieties of Agates. The Blue Lace Agate is one of the most popular agates. This stone has made its name as a calming and uplifting stone. This stone strengthens the functions of the

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Agate is one of the oldest stones found and is most commonly used to make Jewelry. One cannot resist the beauty of Agate made rings, pendants, necklaces, pins, brooches and earrings. However, it is also used to make inkstands, paper knives, marbles, seals etc.There are several types of Agates. I find the Fire Agate the most beautiful of all. Fire Agate gemstone is said to give the wearer a

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Topaz is a very popular gemstone belonging to the semiprecious gemstones category. Topaz stones are found in several colors out of which yellow, pink, blue and colorless are the most famous. The Blue Topaz is very attractive and inexpensive gem. Blue topaz does occur naturally but most of the available blue topaz is the heat treated ones for color. The different hues of blue topaz stones are

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