Gemstone Rings

The ring or the circle is a symbol representing infinity that has neither beginning nor end. It is the ultimate geometric figure. It stands for democracy a round assembly where all are equal akin to the round table of King Arthur.

Rings are usually made of silver, gold or platinum. These are studded with gems. When gems with occult meanings combine with the mystery of the circle then the magic of gemstone rings are produced.

The gems placed on gemstone rings are natural gifts of Nature coming in the crystalline mineral form. It is much desired by Man for its beauty, durability and rarity.

There is a strong urge embedded in Man it pass down gemstone rings from one generation. Rings made out of gold or silver can be valued according to prevailing market rates but gemstone rings are priceless.

The value of gemstone rings depend upon the eyes of the connoisseur. There are more than 40 kinds of gems that can be used for crafting gemstone rings. Some have been recently discovered while others have been ruling from dawn of civilization.

Some of the gems are ruby, sapphire, amethyst, opal, topaz, aquamarine, citrine, garnet, tourmaline, lapis lazuli, quartz, jade, moonstone, coral, turquoise, agate, amber, onyx, pearl, diamond and many others.

Another reason for high demand for gemstones is the zodiac value. Each month has a special gemstone attached to it.

Three of the most popular gems placed on rings and necklaces are emerald, ruby and sapphire. Emeralds are intensely green. Some of the class emeralds are even more costly than diamonds.

Emeralds can be still found in South America. There are many legends related to emeralds surrounding the history of the Incas and Aztecs.

The oldest emeralds were found in Egypt near the Red Sea. Indian scriptures talk about the healing powers of emeralds. The green of the emeralds represents life and growth.

The gemstone ruby is connected with red representing love, vivacity and above all passion. It has colour, hardness and brilliance – making the ruby the undisputed ruler in the gem world.The rarest are the star rubies. Myanmar is the land associated with the best rubies since historical times.