June 2014

Sapphire is naturally mined, although there some incidents that it’s grown in a lab using a chemical method called the Verneuil Process after a French Chemist Auguste Verneuil who developed it in 1902. This method has resulted into this precious jewel being manufactured in large quantities. Although it should be pointed out that the gemstone has also some industrial use.One...

Before we look at the tips of buying your sapphire jewelry, it’s important to have some facts about this amazing piece of jewelry. This word “sapphire” is derived from the Greek word “sappherios" which is actually said to be originally referred to lapis lazuli. The sapphire gemstone is a member of the corundum family. Historically they are the sapphire gemstone...

Sapphire Gemstone comes in a variety of colors and hence gives an individual a wide selection. Some people might ask what would be best for them. All I will do is to go into details about these varieties and colors of Sapphire Gemstone and let one decide. A good number of people think that the blackish Sapphire Gemstone ("inky" blue...

Gemstone Sapphire is a very precious gemstone that belongs to the corundum family. This is but a mineralogical name given to crystallized Aluminum oxide. Corundum in pure form is extremely hard to come by. But it’s usually colorless. Some small measures of metallic impurities – especially iron and chrome are found, giving rise to an array of color variations in...

An aluminum oxide that is not red is called sapphire. This word comes from the Greek ‘sappheiros’ meaning blue. Even though this gemstone does not only appear in this color, for it comes in varieties of primary colors. The coloration depends with the types of minerals present. A very good example the presence of chromium produces pink sapphire and that...

These two make a lovely gift for any function. These nice pendants come in a variety of unique designs and shapes and are found in yellow and white gold, platinum and silver. The most common and hustle free place to purchase them would be the dealers sites online. These sites have different offers that you can compare and decide which...

Being in possession of the best gemstone sapphire wedding band does not necessarily mean one knows a great deal about sapphires, but naturally the more knowledge one has then the more the chances are increased for achieving their goal of getting the best possible sapphire wedding band present in the market. Sapphires are naturally found as gemstones or are manufactured...

The use of Sapphire engagement rings is certainly not a new idea but one that’s been in existence dating way back to the 12thcentury. What’s been keeping these rings in every to be married person’sfinger is the fact that Sapphire symbolizes love and commitment. Furthermore, way back in ancient times, husbands gave their wives Sapphire rings before embarking on a...