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Welcome to our education and information site map. From this page you can navigate throughout our site to find the most comprehensive jewelry related information online, including information on gemstones with their corresponding charts and descriptions, pictures, history. You are also invited to check out the latest jewelry news and articles.

Jewelry Education

Jewelry is made of specific metals such as gold, platinum, silver, copper, brass, gun-metal, and some inorganic materials like wood, plastic, glass, shells, corals, etc. Since ancient times, jewelry has been worn on various parts of the body .

Below you'll find "must know" facts to help you make the right decision when shopping for jewelry. This includes the current NY Spot prices, descriptions and helpful suggestions on the care and cleaning of jewelry, gemstones and precious metals like gold, silver and platinum.
Platinum - the purest metal
Diamond - the eternity of love
Silver - a good luck metal
Sterling silver jewelry care
Gold A source of power
How to care for fine jewelry
Price - gold , platinum, silver
Gemstone quality
Gemstone jewelry care
Common stone settings

Gemstones

Because of their deep-rooted "magical powers", gemstones have been a prized commodity in trade and commerce throughout the centuries.
Gemstone Colors Gemstone Clarity Gemstone Cut Gemstone Enhancement
Gemstone Care Anniversary Stones Modern Birthstones

Gemstone Education
Agate, a mellow master healer
Alexandrite, the gem that changes color
Amber, nature's time capsule
Bloodstone, a gem reflecting the sun
Beryl, the gem that opens your eyes
Carnelian, the warm-colored gem
Chrysoberyl, a supernatural stone
Chalcedony, the metamorphic stone.
Iolite, the gem of the Vikings
Jade, the royal gemstone of China
Lapis Lazuli, a mystical blue stone
Jasper, a favorite gem of the past
Moonstone, a magical brilliant glow
Onyx, the background gem
Quartz, the most common gem
Spinel, the great impostor of gems
Tanzanite, sapphire's competitor
Tourmaline, the natural healer
Zircon, the diamond imitator

Birthstones

Gemstones associated with the specific months of the year are called birthstones. Birthstones have been thought to bring luck, prosperity and good health to their wearers for centuries.

View Birthstone Jewelry
JANUARY: Garnet Jewelry
FEBUARY: Amethyst Jewelry
MARCH: Aquamarine Jewelry
APRIL: Diamond Jewelry
MAY: Emerald Jewelry
JUNE: Pearl Jewelry
JULY: Ruby Jewelry
AUGUST: Peridot Jewelry
SEPTEMBER: Sapphire Jewelry
OCTOBER: Opal Jewelry
NOVEMBER: Citrine Jewelry
DECEMBER: Blue Topaz Jewelry
About Modern Birthstones
Garnet - a universal gemstone
Amethyst - a royal color
Aquamarine - the treasure of mermaids
Diamond - the eternity of love
Emerald - nothing greener
Pearl - the jewel of Cleopatra
Ruby - happiness and health
Peridot - soft yellow-green
Sapphire - the gem of the sky
Opal - a premier jewel
Citrine - sunny and affordable
Blue Topaz - the jewel of Jupiter

 
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