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Ruby Jewelry
Jewelry Shopping
Anniversary Jewelry
Birthstones
Zodiac Gems
Ruby Gemological Information
Caring and cleaning of your jewelry
The Healing Power of Gems
Cosmic Radiation and Chakras
Jewelry Information:
Jewelry is not only an accessory but a mirror reflection to the personality of a person as it depicts the preferences, nature and
style of an individual. Make sure you wear jewels and metals which suits your personality.
Derived from a French word called “jouel” in 13th century, the word “jewelry” resembles a Latin called jocale means ‘plaything’.
Evidences of early civilization show the fashion of wearing jewelry. Earlier mainly beads, shells and beetles were used as jewelries
because of unavailability of other metals. But preferences were highly influenced with the advent of other metals. Being status symbol,
gold was preferred during that era when they were worn by Kings and Queens. This heavy and lustrous metal also possesses a value that
can be kept forever without loosing its original worth. Different ornaments like bracelets, armlets, necklace, rings and crowns were
largely made in gold at that time which made it a proud and loved possession forever.
Silver has been a popular metal since the ancient period. Being exquisite, classic, and inexpensive and tendency to take any shape
has made this metal popular among middle class of the society.
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Ruby Jewelry:
To express your passionate love, give a gift of ruby jewelry and allow these red color stones to speak. Ruby is known for its compassionate color and enticing radiance, it is the most precious of all among the family of gemstones.
Pink, brown (or deep red) and purple are some the most popular hues of ruby. If you are looking for a thoughtful gift & surprise for your valentine, ruby jewelry will be a perfect one. Ruby is one the most enticing and brilliant
jewelry loved by every jewelry lover. Ruby can be cut in any shape that of diamond such as oval, pearl, princess, pear triangle and the most popular of all heart shape ruby.
A heart shape ruby gives stunning looks if worn in a ring or a pendant it is a most sellable jewelry in month of February. A pair of well
crafted earrings studded with heart shape ruby is an elegant way to make your valentine feel special.
Ruby is known to be associated with love, passion charity, freedom, dignity and divine powers .It is the birthstone of July born so
it will be an extraordinary gift for your dear one born in July. Ruby jewelry looks stunning against the shades of white, deep blue
or emerald green apparels. Only expert jewelry can catch the subtle difference in the quality ruby and make it affordable for every
pocket .Search online for your perfect ruby.
Today ruby jewelry is the one of the most popular wedding jewelry as more couples are choosing this colored gemstone for their wedding
rings. Ruby necklace can make any bride breathless for few seconds. This ever growing market of ruby jewelry gave a high to the spirit
of all online jewelry makers and made them to work rigorously and produce sacs of ruby jewelry. Ruby complements all skin tones from
snowy white to dusky & dark. Ruby jewelry gave a touch of elegance to your countenance.
Ruby, the July Birthstone
Rubies are the red members of the corundum family of minerals. Corundum of any other color--blue, pink, yellow, and many
others--is called sapphire. Natural ruby shades vary from light to dark red and rubies often have undertones, such a a
purplish cast. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone.
If you were born in July, ruby is your special birthstone, but ruby jewelry is a universal favourite. We associate the color
red with the universal feelings of love and passion, so it's no wonder that ruby jewelry has always been in demand.
Ruby Hardness
Rubies are rated at 9 on the Mohs' scale. Compare that to diamonds at 10 and turquoise, which is a relatively soft 5-6.
Ruby Color Variations
Vivid, intense reds similar to the Burmese ruby shown in the photograph are in demand and considered the most desirable gemstones.
Some rubies are red with yellowish to orange tones and other rubies are red with blue to purple tones.
Common Ruby Treatments
Nearly all rubies are treated with heat to improve color and clarity. Dyes are sometimes used to intensify ruby color.
Coatings are used to camouflage surface fractures. Coatings will wear off in time.
Where Rubies Are Found
Burmese rubies are considered among the most beautiful examples of the gemstone. Other important sources of quality rubies
include Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Thailand, Vietnam, Kenya and Afghanistan. Rubies of varying quality are found in other
parts of the world, including the United States.
Ruby Variations
Some translucent rubies cut into cabochons (smooth domes) produce a star with six rays that stretch across the domed surface.
Synthetic Rubies
Like many other popular gemstones, rubies can be created in a laboratory. Lab gems are an affordable choice when you're
buying a ruby, but the stone's origins should always be disclosed.
Before You Buy Ruby Jewelry
Large, high-quality, natural rubies are very rare and expensive and should be accompanied by a report from a qualified gem lab
that certifies their authenticity. Buy ruby jewelry from reputable dealers who know what they are selling and who disclose all
treatments that have been performed on the gemstones.
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Jewelry Shopping:
How terms differ, how they intertwine
Shopping for gemstones and gemstone jewelry can be confusing. Prices are sometimes very different for jewelry that appears to be
very similar. Some of the statements in ads are confusing, too, because gemstones are called natural, genuine, synthetic, simulated,
treated—or a combination of those terms. It's important for any shopper to understand gemstone terms before buying any type of
gemstone jewelry.
What Are Natural Gemstones?
Gems brought to us courtesy of nature, with no interference from humans. By the time they appear in our jewelry they've been cut or
polished, but they've not been treated or altered in other ways.
What Are Genuine Gemstones?
Natural gemstones are genuine gems. So are other stones created by nature, even the gems that have been treated to enhance their
appearance. They're "real," even if they've been altered in some way.
Not All Natural or Genuine Gemstones are Valuable
Don't be fooled into thinking that all natural or genuine gemstones are desirable or valuable. Small to large stones of poor
quality are common and often considered mining castaways. Get the facts about a specific gem before you pay a premium price for it.
Gemstone and Jewelry Pricing
Like any other industry, supply and demand drives gemstone prices up and down. For example, natural rubies of high quality are
rare and demand for them is always high. Some of the areas where topnotch rubies are mined are in political turmoil, hindering
distribution even more. Similarly coloured red garnets are gorgeous, but they aren't rare. A flawless natural garnet costs a
great deal less than a ruby of similar quality.
How Synthetic Gemstones Differ
A synthetic gemstone shares a natural stone's physical, chemical and optical qualities. The difference? Synthetics are created
in a laboratory. It's kind of like making a high tech batch of cookies—we know the ingredients and we know how long to cook them.
There are synthetic versions of nearly all popular gemstones and many of them have been around for a long time. Older synthetics
were fairly simple for gemologists to detect—they were often too perfect. Some modern synthetic gemstones are more difficult to
identify, but an experienced jeweller or gemologist can usually help. Good synthetics aren't necessarily inexpensive, but should
cost much less than natural stones of similar quality.
Since synthetics do have the same composition as natural stones, they could technically be called "genuine," but
that would be a deceptive label if used alone. A stone's origins should always be disclosed. Question the ethics
of anyone who knowingly omits origin information, and the expertise of anyone who cannot provide it.
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Anniversary Jewelry:
10th Anniversary: Diamonds
11th Anniversary: Fashion jewelry
12th Anniversary: Pearls
14th Anniversary: Gold
15th Anniversary: Watches
20th Anniversary: Platinum
25th Anniversary: Silver
30th Anniversary: Diamond
35th Anniversary: Jade
40th Anniversary: Ruby
45th Anniversary: Sapphire
50th Anniversary: Gold
55th Anniversary: Emerald
60th Anniversary: Diamond
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Birthstones:
January: garnet
February: amethyst
March: aquamarine (alternately bloodstone)
April: diamond
May: emerald
June: pearl (alternately moonstone)
July: ruby
August: peridot (alternately carnelian)
September: sapphire
October: opal (alternately lapis lazuli)
November: topaz (alternately citrine)
December: turquoise, blue topaz (alternately tourmaline)
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Zodiac Gems:
January 20 - February 18 Aquarius the Water Bearer garnet
January 20 - February 18 Pisces the Fishes amethyst
March 21 - April 19 Aries the Ram bloodstone
April 20 - May 20 Taurus the Bull sapphire
May 21 - June 21 Gemini the Twins agate
June 22 - July 22 Cancer the Crab emerald
July 23 - August 22 Leo the Lion onyx
August 23 - September 22 Virgo the Virgin carnelian
September 23 - October 23 Libra the Balance peridot
October 24 - November 21 Scorpio the Scorpion aquamarine
November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius the Archer topaz
December 22 - January 19 Capricorn the Goat ruby
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Ruby Gemological Information:
Ruby: Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide)
For thousands of years, the ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. Rubies are today still more
valuable and rare than the top quality colorless diamonds. It has everything a precious stone should have: magnificent colour,
excellent hardness and outstanding brilliance. In addition to that, it is an extremely rare gemstone, especially in its finer qualities.
A fine ruby still commands the highest price of any stone in the world! Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum,
one of the hardest minerals on Earth, of which the sapphire is also a variety. Pure corundum is colourless. Slight traces
of elements such as chrome, iron, titanium or vanadium are responsible for the colour. These gemstones have excellent hardness.
On the Mohs scale their score of 9 is second only to that of the diamond. Only red corundum is entitled to be called ruby, all
other colours being classified as sapphires. The close relationship between the ruby and the sapphire has only been known since
the beginning of the 19th century. Up to that time, red garnets or spinels were also thought to be rubies.
(That, indeed, is why the 'Black Ruby' and the 'Timur Ruby', two of the British Crown Jewels, were so named,
when they are not actually rubies at all, but spinels.)
Ruby is the red variety from the multi-coloured corundum family, consists of aluminium oxide and chrome as well as very fine traces
of other elements - depending on which deposit it was from. In really fine colours and good clarity, however, this gemstone occurs
only very rarely in the world's mines. Somewhat paradoxically, it is actually the colouring element chrome which is responsible
for this scarcity. True enough, millions of years ago, when the gemstones were being created deep inside the core of the Earth,
chrome was the element which gave the ruby its wonderful colour. But at the same time it was also responsible for causing a
multitude of fissures and cracks inside the crystals. Thus only very few ruby crystals were given the good conditions in which
they could grow undisturbed to considerable sizes and crystallise to form perfect gemstones.
Some rubies display a wonderful silky shine, the so-called 'silk' of the ruby. This phenomenon is caused by very fine needles of
rutile. And now and then one of the rare star rubies is found. Here too, the mineral rutile is involved: having formed a star-shaped
deposit within the ruby, it causes a captivating light effect known by the experts as asterism. If rubies of this kind are cut as
half-dome shaped cabochons, the result is a six-spoked star which seems to glide magically across the surface of the stone when
the latter is moved. Star rubies are precious rarities. Their value depends on the beauty and attractiveness of the colour and,
though only to a lesser extent, on their transparency. Fine star rubies, however, should always display rays which are fully
formed all the way to the imaginary horizontal line which runs through the middle of the stone, and the star itself should be s
ituated right in the centre.
The name 'ruby' was derived from the Latin word 'rubens', meaning 'red'. Two magical elements are associated with the symbolism
of this colour: fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind. Ruby-red is not just any old colour, no, it is absolutely
undiluted, hot, passionate, powerful colour. Like no other gemstone, the ruby is the perfect way to express powerful feelings.
The brilliant red color of the ruby has supported many tales. One is that rubies store vast quantities of heat and when placed
in water, they will cause the water to boil. Obviously this is an exaggeration, but I know some that swear if you hold a ruby
in your left hand, you'll feel bursts of heat. The Ruby is a powerful stone and has long been considered a magnet for prosperity,
attracting abundance both materially and spiritually.
The most famous source of fine rubies is Burma, now known as Myanmar. The ruby mines of Myanmar are older than history: stone age
and bronze age mining tools have been found in the mining area of Mogok. Rubies from the legendary mines in Mogok often have a
pure red color, which is often described as "pigeon's-blood" although that term is more fanciful than an actual practical standard
in the trade today. Myanmar also produces intense pinkish red rubies which are almost electric in color. Many of the rubies from
Burma have a strong fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet rays like those in sunlight.
India was regarded as the ruby's classical country of origin. In the major works of Indian literature, a rich store of knowledge
about gemstones has been handed down over a period of more than two thousand years. The term 'corundum', which we use today, is
derived from the Sanskrit word 'kuruvinda'. The Sanskrit word for ruby is 'ratnaraj', which means something like 'king of the
gemstones'. Today, rubies still decorate the insignia of many royal households.
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Caring and cleaning of your jewelry:
The best recommendation is to treat your jewelry with great care and reverence. Keep individual items separated to avoid scratches.
Even harder-than-nails diamonds can be scratched by other diamonds! Be especially careful with pearls; they are soft and damage easily.
Link and chain bracelets are best stored flat, unhooked, rolled up in soft cloth.
Apply perfume, makeup, and hairspray before putting on jewelry, and be sure to remove jewelry before doing housework that could damage
it! Be especially careful to avoid allowing your jewelry to be
exposed to household chemicals, solvents and abrasives that can dull and damage. Chlorine can damage gold, so
avoid wearing gold in the pool. Cuff bracelets, especially those with settings, should be opened and closed as minimally as possible.
Ultrasonic cleaners can damage some gems and pearls. Such jewelry is best washed in mild, soapy water, and dried with a soft, lint-free
cloth. We advise bringing your jewelry to a well known jeweller for all cleaning and repairs. A great tip for silver: As exposure to air tarnishes
it, storing silver in airtight plastic bags will greatly reduce tarnishing. Keep in mind that some silver is purposefully oxidized (antiqued).
Oxidized silver should only be cleaned with a polishing cloth, without silver cleaning solution. Unlike silver, pearls should not be kept
in an airtight container; they can dry out. Gently wipe pearls with damp towel to remove finger and body oils, then carefully wrap
them in soft cloth for storage.
The Healing Power of Gems:
All stones and gems have magnetic powers. Most of them also have the power to heal. The vibrations and frequencies they emit influence human beings in a very powerful way. They create strong energy fields that are absorbed by the body.
The creative world of the universe has three qualities—light, rhythmic motion and colour. Every luminous body emits radiation, which travels through space in the form of waves and pulses at a certain frequency. Light emanates seven major rays that have varying wavelengths. Gems are the manifestation of cosmic light. Each gem has a special colour that works as a prism to concentrate and focus light into one's body.
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Cosmic Radiation and Chakras:
It is a scientifically known fact that our body is composed of cosmic radiation and seven colours. These colours are violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red The balance of these colours in our body is disturbed over time. Colours heal because of certain molecular reactions that occur in the organs due to light. Gems if chosen scientifically provide radiation, which are beneficial for the body.
Our body is generated by seven major chakras:
The first is found over the base of the spine.
The second, over the spleen and sexual organs.
The third is located over the solar plexus.
The fourth is located over the heart.
The fifth chakra is found at the throat.
The sixth is the third eye, between the eyebrows.
The seventh is found over the crown of the head.
Our body heals when white light flows harmoniously through the chakras. Problems arise when there are obstructions to this light entering a chakra. Gems emanate the rays needed by each chakra and radiate a light that goes to revitalise those cells that are not functioning properly.
Similarly each gem radiates a colour that goes to heal the aura that encircles each human being. The aura exists in seven states which are the physical-etheric, the astral, the lower mental, the higher mental, the spiritual causal, the intuitive and the divine or absolute plane.
The rays emanated by gems with their energy add comfort and serenity to our lives and create harmony both in the body as well as our aura, which create a healthy and conducive atmosphere The result is that we gain positive results in every aspect of life- wealth, power, health and fame.
Each gem is a perennial source of a particular ray. These rays never become exhausted, even after years of use. They can cure maladies when medicines fail.
Mysterious Powers
Steeped in myths and legends, countless beliefs and fascinating tales are related about the mysterious powers of gems and precious stones. Wearing a blue sapphire, for instance, is widely believed to bring you a fortune, love, and even release from prison.
Since ancient times, gems, precious and semi-precious stones have been associated with the zodiac signs and continue to be credited with possessing power to bring luck and change the course of an individual's life. Which, according to the zodiac, is the right stone for you this year and what can it do for you in the months ahead.
Gems can protect us against the bad influence of malefic planets, for they release positive energy. They can also reinforce the good influence of the benefic planets, if used properly.
Each gemstone has its own energy, which stimulates the body through the chakra system, in accordance with the individual horoscope. You should not attempt to use the energy of gems for healing without seeking the guidance of a skilled astrologer.
Moonstone
Moonstones are a form of silicate from the feldspar group. They are examples of the commonest mineral in the earth's crust and are found in a wide variety of rocks. Their chemical composition can be written as the general formula X(Al,Si) 4O8 in which the X may be either Calcium, Sodium, Potassium or Barium. Moonstones in particular belong to the orthoclase feldspar group, found in igneous rocks such as pegmatites and granites or in crystalline schists and veins and in particular sedimentary ore deposits. The best known moonstones are found in Switzerland, Piedmont Italy. Moonstones have a translucency and a greyish white color that looks as if you are actually viewing the Moon on a cloudy night.
According to Indian astrology, moonstones are also known as chandramanis or the semi-precious stone for Moon. People wear a moonstone to propitiate a negative Moon in the birthchart, or at times even if the Sun is found in a powerful but negative position, as it then provides a cooling effect.
Wearing a moonstone brings about peace of mind , the ability to concentrate, the fruition of love and prevention from betrayals in love and marriage The waxing and waning of the Moon, a fundamental part of the astrological system, plays an important role in the determination of our destinies. Contrary to popular belief, the lunar phases of darkness that can creep into one's stellar chart in the form of the umbras and penumbras of rahu and ketu (Moon's nodes) merit close attention and treatment.
The moonstone plays the same role as the pearl in gem therapy, with one major difference: it is capable of causing a great deal of cooling that may result in the wearer being exposed to health ailments associated with colds and chills. Therefore it is better to wear the moonstone only in conjunction with another stone that is capable of producing heat, or associated with stellar bodies that are heat-generating, like the planet Mars (coral) or Sun (ruby). Ideally moonstones should be worn set in silver, with a stone of minimum weight of 5 and a quarter rattis on the little finger of the left hand. [One rattika = 0.59 metric carats. --ed.]
Topaz
Topaz is found in Minas Gerias, Brazil, Nigeria, San Diego California, Rhodesia, Corneal, Mourne Mts, Ireland, Urals , USSR, Burma, South west Africa and elsewhere. Topaz occurs in its natural colour of golden yellow, but is also found in brown, red-blue, colourless or pink. Streaks in the stone are usually colorless and do not affect the astrological value of wearing the stone.
Known by the formula AL2SiO4(OH,F)2, Topaz is used as a faceted stone and as a cabuchon. Cutting from crown to pavilion at the angle of 40 degrees brings out the best in the stone. Topaz, a lustrous stone, is the birthstone of people born in November particularly of the sign of Scorpio. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system of silicates. It is often found as water worn pebbles, hence its identification with the water sign of Scorpio.
Topaz is known as pushprag in Sanskrit, but is not to be confused with the yellow Sapphire. The two are often prescribed in astrology for the same purpose, namely that of strengthening Jupiter in one's star chart. The position of a square, opposed, or hostile Jupiter could mean the deprivation of love of a father, loss of affection with brothers, the minimizing of love of male members of the family and loss of repute, honour and prestige in literary, political and academic circles. The Topaz is worn as an inexpensive substitute for the yellow sapphire on the index finger of either hand, set in gold with a minimum weight of 4 carats.
Each gemstone has its own energy, which stimulates the body through the chakra system, in accordance with the individual horoscope. You should not attempt to use the energy of gems for healing without seeking the guidance of a skilled astrologer.
Peridot
Peridot, the gem with a citrus green colour, belongs to the Olivine group of silicates from forsterite to fayalite. The peridot forms prismatic crystals often in the form of grains or masses with colours that vary from bright green to those tinged with brown. It may have a yellowish streak and vitreous lustre.
Peridots are found in the islands of Zabarjad in the Red Sea, Burma, Hawaii (this variety may contain some chromium), Arizona, the Eiffel region of former West Germany, and Brazil. These gems occur in igneous rocks like basalt and gabbro, or as a metamorphic product of sedimentary rocks containing silica or magnesium, such as impure dolomites. They may even occur as crystals in meteoritic iron.
The Peridot is worn as the natural birthstone of people born in the month of august and in particular natives of the star sign of Leo. This stone is at times worn as a substitute for emerald, but usually it is worn to bring about strength of character, avoidance of too spirited a nature, a sense of discipline and rewards in military service. This stone can be worn on the ring finger of the right hand in any metal with a minimum weight of 5 carats.
Catseye
Catseyes are end members of the actinolite tremolite isomorphous series. They occur as tremolites and are known as Catseyes when they form green fibrous crystals. The same mineral in pale shades and shades of white forms nephrite jade, or if found in pink, hexagonite. The Catseyes can also be found in shades of brown or yellow. They are known as Catseyes because the polished version of the stone bears a single vertical streak, resembling the eye of a cat. Due to this unusual phenomenon, the cat's eye effect is the name given to the ability of a stone to allow a single band of light to traverse through it, known as chatoyancy. Catseyes are mined in Italy, Switzerland, Ontario, California and Arizona.
The birthstone for those born in the month of April, Catseye is associated with power in the face of adversity and the ability -- like a cat -- to cultivate the instinct of self-preservation during adversity. Catseye is prescribed in gemology as the stone for those suffering from the harmful effects of ketu or the dark phase of the Moon. The dasha (astrological period) of ketu, the Moon's south node, could last up to one and a half years, so it is advisable to consult your astrological chart before wearing the stone. Wearing a Catseye during this period can prevent negative influences on your personal life, good name and reputation, bringing gain from your work and occupation. The Catseye should be worn on the middle finger of either hand, in a ring of gold with the striation (or line) absolutely clear.
Tourmaline
One of the most interesting semi-precious stones, Tourmaline captivates the imagination of the wearer due to its multi-coloured hues. These almost give it a navratna (sacred gem) quality. This gem is worn as the bringer of wealth and in particular as a good luck charm. Rather than being worn on the person, for maximum benefit it should be kept in cashboxes, factories, stores and all places where goods, money or merchandise is kept. Once again a silicate, Tourmaline has a low melting point which requires that the stone be kept cool while cutting and faceting. Tourmaline crystallizes in the hexagonal system, as a prismatic crystal with a rounded, triangular cross section. Its colours are red (better known as rubellite, or akin to the colour of ruby), blue (or indicollite, as the colour suggests the colour of indigo), yellow, brown, green, black and colourless or parti-coloured. With a specific gravity of 3.0-3.1 and a refractive index of 1.62, it occurs in granite, pegmatite and metamorphic rocks. Tourmalines are found in Sri Lanka, Brazil, Mozambique, Maine, Malagasy, among other places.
Amber
Amber is a fossil resin with a chemical combination close to C10H16O, containing some Hydrogen sulfide. It is most commonly brown or yellow, but may also be green, or reddish or close to white. It commonly displays a bluish-white fluorescence under long-wave ultraviolet light, where it begins to look green.
Amber is associated with magical and healing powers. It is an organic mineral, not unlike pearl or coral, since amber derives from the pine trees of the Oligocene period, notably from pinus succinifera. The major sources of Amber are in the Kalingrad area of the USSR, as well as the Baltic coast, the east coast of England, Burma, Sicily and Romania.
Amber is used to symbolise power, command and authority. It indicates that rewards come through the productive intellect and the harvest of creative faculties. Wearing amber, either as a stone or as a string of beads, brings victory despite competition and opposition. It counteracts the dangers of loss through law.
Garnet & Gomed
Garnet is the better known name of the mineral Grossular, occurring as a cubic silicate of the Garnet group. Its varying colours give it the different names of almadine, andradite, grossular, pyrope, spessartine and uvarovite.
Gomed is also known as Hessonite or Cinnamon Stone, on account of its colour. It differs from the Garnet in that it does not have a maroon tinge, but borders more on dark brown with tinges of honey gold. There is a cheaper variety in shades of a reddish black, but those stones are not suitable for astrological purposes. The Gomed is found in sedimentary deposits of Ceylon and India and in particular from Patna, Mysore and Gaya. It is the birthstone of people born under the sign of Aquarius and Capricorn and is the birthstone of those born in the month of January.
The stone has the effect of preventing a person from suffering from the harmful effects of Saturn during the seven and a half year period that usually afflicts a person in the star chart and differs from the sapphire in that it is worn to mitigate the effect of Saturn and not to strengthen it. A gomed or garnet should be at least 6 carats in weight and worn preferably in silver on the middle finger of the right hand.
Aquamarine
A gem that belongs to the beryl family, aquamarine is mined as granite pegmatite, biotite schist, and hydrothermal veins. Examples are found in hexagonal systems as prismatic crystals, sometimes with vertical stripes and striations and have a light blue or green colour. While they are mined along with emeralds and in many ways belong to the same family, they differ in their astrological use.
Wearing of an Aquamarine tends to bring out the spiritual path in one's life with a growth in intuition and sensitivity and as a result a quieter life with lofty ambitions. Its bluish green rays bring out strong and unmistakable psychic ties and makes one develop the gift of powerful telepathic communication.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a mineral known as Lazurite, a silicate of the feldspathoid group. Lazurite crystallizes to a deep and magnificent blue that is opaque with a touch of greenish blue. It has a dull lustre and occurs in limestone as a mineral of contact metamorphism with calcite and pyrite.
The best known varieties of Lapis Lazuli come from the Kokcha river valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan, the Andes of Chile, California etc.. Used in the inlay work of the Taj and of mosques all over the Middle East, it has been used as a stone worn along with the turquoise as a birthstone for those born in the month of December.
Wearing a lapis makes the wearer full of determination to see their tasks through to the end, fearless, courageous and good warriors. It ensures triumph over enemies and the power to see through any mask or deception. It was known to protect one from enemies and help protect the faith, as obstacles to the implementation of one.s agenda come to an end.
Zircon
Zircon is a gem that is found naturally mined as an accessory mineral in igneous rocks and also in some metamorphic rocks. Also found in some sedimentary deposits as a detrital mineral, the best zircons come from Thailand, Sri Lanka in the metamict varieties, the red varieties from Expailly St. Marcel, France, Burma, Australia, St. Peters Dome, El Paso, Colorado and others. Its chemical formula is Zr Si O4. Zircon is often mistaken for an American diamond, however while the latter is an artificially synthesized YAG, created by man in laboratories, the Zircon is mined. It is one of nature's greatest gifts as a substitute for the costly diamond; for astrological purposes, zircon works like it as well.
Symbolic of the planet Venus, it prevents the outbreak of irritation or worries in your surroundings, bringing order and calm to one's life. It is symbolic of success in marital relations and is often recommended to end strains in relationships and the growth in one's status in government and society. The heat sensitivity of a Zircon is rather low and when making jewellery, the stone should be removed or set afterwards, as it is liable to crack if exposed to a flame.
Rose Quartz
Quartz is one of the most commonly occurring minerals. It crystallizes in the hexagonal system, so it naturally has six sides. The atoms of silica are found arranged helically along the axis of reference. Crystals are described as being right-handed and left-handed. If a crystal is right-handed, there is a trigonal pyramid in the upper right corner of the prism face and all striations slope on the right. Light travels through quartz parallel to its axis and as a result one sees bands of light in quartz from left to right. When subjected to mechanical stress, quartz develops electric charges.
The rose quartz is the pink variety of quartz, though they are found in other colours as well including amethyst, citrine(yellow), smoky brown or black carnelian (red or brown), Moss agate and chalcedony, flint and jasper, all of which belong to the same family as quartz. Low in heat sensitivity, rose quartz is one of the fine quartzes that form over 27% of the earth's oxides and hydroxides. It is found in the area of Rio Grande de Norte at the Alto Feio, in the Malagasy Republic and in India.
Rose quartz is worn for astrological purposes to bring about security, strength and roots in things as trivial as mortgages and loans to the more serious aspects of relationships. It allows your dimensions and views to be expanded and promises transparency in dealings.
Quartz Crystal (Rock Crystal)
This mineral is perhaps the best known of them all, as its favourite use lies in tableware, vases and jewellery -- and even fortune telling in the form of a crystal ball! The most popular crystal mined for these purposes is one from the sulfate family, better known as gypsum. Gypsum or Ca SO4.2H2O crystallizes in the monoclinic system as tabular flat crystals or in extreme cases as granular masses with perfect cleavage -- meaning the stone splits into two quite comfortably while cutting and polishing. Better known for its white quality, it also appears as colourless, green, yellowish or brownish with a green fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
Crystals are found in sedimentary deposits in saline lakes and in volcanic deposits. The best known varieties are found in the London area, Sussex and Kent, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Chihuahua, Mexico, Chile, France, USSR, Australia and others. Crystals are known to have tremendous healing and curative powers. They are used to protect one from frequently falling ill. Crystal can be worn as a pencil-shaped pendant around the neck or kept in the house in a spot where there is prominent exposure to sunshine.
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