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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Custom Made Jewerly to your specifications
Are you looking for a custom, designer, one of a kind piece of jewelry made to your specifications? Elizabeta Jewelry can help! We have big name designers that can create the perfect piece for you. If you have an idea, … Continue reading
Gemstones – Background and Lore – Hessonite
Hessonite is a variety of garnet. It tends to be warm brownish yellows, brownish oranges, or brownish reds. Because of its color and historic connection with the spice producing country of Sri Lanka, the stone is also called the cinnamon … Continue reading
Gemstones – Background and Lore – Emerald
The emerald’s lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations for a long time. It’s name comes from the Greek word for green, “smaragdus”. It was said to be good for the eyes as it is so soothing to look … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandrite, demantoid, diopside, emerald, green gemstones, green sapphire, jadeite, peridot, tourmaline, tsavorite garnet
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Demantoid
Demantoid means “diamond like” in Dutch. It is called that because although it is softer than a diamond it has a higher dispersion, so it flashes a rainbow of color when light hits it. This green gem is a variety … Continue reading
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Tagged colored gemstones, demantoid, emerald, green gemstones, green sapphire, green zircon, tiffany and co, tourmaline, tsavorite garnet
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Citrine
Citrine is one of the November birthstones. Topaz is the other. Citrine is a quartz variety. It gets it’s name from the Latin word citrus, meaning “citron” (a fruit closely related to the lemon). Citrine comes in a wide range … Continue reading
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Tagged amber, blue topaz, citrine, colored gemstones, November birthstone, yellow gemstones
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Getting Engaged in Uncertain Times
If you are like me, you have been watching the news a lot lately waiting to see what is going to happen with our economy. The economic future is somewhat uncertain and most people are being cautious with their spending, … Continue reading