Gemstone Jewellery

The gem is a precious or a semi-precious stone that becomes attractive when cut and polished. Gemstone jewellery has been a hot favourite with Man from time immemorial.

The most popular gem used in gemstone jewellery is the diamond and valued more for its brilliance and hardness rather than for its rarity.

Previously the most prized items for gemstone jewellery were the sapphire and ruby. Large quantities of diamonds are found in South Africa – the gemstone jewellery market in diamonds being in the hands of the De Beers in Holland.

Thus gemstone jewellery is studded with gems that are rated for their beauty and rarity as well as colour. Historically the division line between precious and semi-precious gems has kept on changing with time.

Generally ruby, pearl, sapphire and opal are considered as precious.Amethyst too was considered to be precious going back to the day of Greece, until bulk quantities came to be discovered in Brazil in the 19th century.

Till the last century aquamarine, cat’s eye and peridot were considered also to be precious. Today the brand name of the designer, trends and supply rate the gemstone jewellery.

Nevertheless diamonds, rubies and sapphire continue to hold the top ranks. There are some gems that only the connoisseurs know – andalusite, aminite, cassiterite etc.

Gemstone jewellery consists of pendants, earrings, amulets, nose rings and bangles studded with precious gems. Gems have astrological importance.

Gems rule our lives – many have observed it. Seen through a prism the sunlight shows seven colours. Infra red and ultra violet are the two hidden tints.

This spectrum of nine colours is the cosmic matrix. In tune with it are nine gems. Which gemstone suits whom is determined by the laws of cosmic energy.

The stone absorbs solar and cosmic forces or energy and allows only one type to pass through it which is absorbed by the body of the wearer and benefits the person if properly calculated.Amongst the exquisite gemstone jewellery, using gold and silver wire, that can be bought online are hand carved shell cameo and agate bracelets.