Do you always have the right words and know how to make others feel comfortable? Then you might be a Libra! These Sun Sign babies are born between September 23rd and October 22nd. The symbol associated with your sign is the scales of balance. These scales represent the balance that you continually seek in your self and your life. Some of you do seek perfection, which can … [Read more...]
What’s so Special about Peruvian Opal?
and the Answer is... everything! For starters this vibrant blue/green gem is the national stone of Peru. I just love knowing that these gems are only found in the Andes mountains. How amazing is that? This rare stone can be as clear as the color of the Caribbean sea. Or it may feature some darker inclusions as you can see in the stones shown here. One single specimen of … [Read more...]
The Truth about Natural and Lab-Grown Gems
Did you ever wonder whether the gems in your jewelry are 'real' or not? Well of course they are real, but did they come out of the ground?? or were they created in a lab? Basically there are 3 types of gems; Natural, Lab-grown and Imitation. Natural Gemstones are found deep within the earth's surface. They have been formed over many years and without the interference of … [Read more...]