Birthstone Jewelry - May Birthstone-Emerald - About Birthstone Jewelry


August 28th, 2008

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Birthstone Jewelry - May Birthstone-Emerald - About Birthstone Jewelry

© Blue NileEmerald & Diamond Ring Set in PlatinumMay Birthstone - EmeraldEmerald Color
Emeralds vary from light to dark green, and most are embedded with bits of other substances. Perfectly clear emeralds are rare and very expensive, so it is not uncommon for emeralds to be treated in some way to enhance their appearance.

Emerald Folklore
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Diamonds From Ashes


August 28th, 2008

Created diamonds aren’t new. Gem quality diamonds have been synthesized in the lab for some time and are showing up in many sales catalogs. But a company called LifeGem (TM) has come up with a unique twist on diamond creation. They create gemstones from carbon that’s captured during the cremation of human remains.

It’s not a process that will appeal to everyone, but the company is finding that an increasing number of people opt in to the program Continue reading »