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  For centuries, rubies have signified desire and affluence. Ancient warriors in Burma and China adorned their armor with the gem to provide protection in battle. Some went as far as inserting the gems into their flesh, believing it created invincibility. The ruby has become a symbol of love and commitment. Ruby is a great everyday gemstone to wear. With a hardness of...

  Because the oval is the shape of an egg, this stone shape also symbolizes fertility, rebirth, and family. So why are Oval engagement rings so popular? Ovals are basically the perfect diamond, and they're trendy. Oval cut diamonds are less expensive per carat than round diamonds, they elongate the finger, and they're seriously spark. The marquise cut is the ultimate in elegance. Its oval...

Celebrity Ring   Rings are worn not only on the fingers but also on toes, the ears and through the nose. Besides serving to adorn the body, rings have functioned as symbols of authority, fidelity, or social status. Basically, a ring consists of three parts: the circle, or hoop; the shoulders; and the bezel.   Why is the ring important in Romeo and...

Lab Grown Diamond   Lab grown diamonds are as real as diamonds mined from the earth. Lab grown diamonds are identical to earth mined diamonds in every way, except that they are grown in a lab. They have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as mined diamonds and exhibit the same fire, glittering, and sparkle.   Lab diamonds really do last...

Columbian and Zambian Emerald   Emeralds are, without a doubt, one of the most sought out gemstones and have been popular for centuries. There are several different sources for emeralds around the world, but Colombia, in South America, has been considered the primary source for a long time. Notwithstanding, Zambian emeralds are a strong competitor and are the second largest producer of emeralds....

14K & 18K GOLD   Karatage refers to the percentage of pure gold in the alloy: 18k gold contains 75% gold, 14k gold contains 58.3% gold. On the other hand, 14k gold contains a higher percentage of alloyed metals, it provides more durability and resistance to wear and tear. Karat (k) describes the purity of the gold while carats describe the weight of a diamond. For example, the description...