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Gold Diamond Jewellers understand that each piece of jewellery tells a story. An item of jewellery can make a representation of your personality and style and often holds great sentimental value.
Are you looking for a stunning white gold engagement rings that will express the love and commitment that you and your partner share? If it’s important to you or your finance that the ring she wears is both unique and great quality- you have come to the right place. Our white gold engagement ring and engagement ring collections have all been exclusively designed by our master jewellers, while our experience as world class wholesale diamond merchants allows us to use diamonds that are the very finest in quality. Should you wish however, to have a unique “one off” white gold engagement ring designed, our master jewellers would be delighted to assist you. At Gold Diamond Jewellers Studio creating the jewellery of your dreams is our passion. Contact us today for more information. Gold Diamond Jewellers strives to provide customers with the best advice and service based on years of experience in the diamond and gold jewellery industry in Australia The 4 C’s of Diamond Buying Whilst choosing a diamond is a very personal decision, the following points can help you know what to look for when selecting a quality diamond The 4 Cs: Carat, Clarity, Colour, Cut. Carat - Size does matter! A diamonds weight is measured in carats. One carat is divided into 100 points, so a diamond of 0.30 carats, is 30 points. Carat is the easiest of the Cs to determine, but 2 diamonds of the same carat weight can be of very different values depending on the other 3 Cs. A rough carat weight can be determined by measuring a stone, if it is already set in a piece of jewellery and can't be weighed. A round diamond measuring 5.2mm in diameter will be approximately 50 points, or half a carat, and a diamond with a diameter of 6.5mm, will be approximately 1 carat; depending on the cut and depth of the stone. One carat = 0.2 grams. Clarity - The clarity of a diamond refers to the tiny marks inside the stone which are known as inclusions. Most diamonds contain these inclusions, although often they are so small as to be invisible to the naked eye. Although they are so tiny, the fewer and smaller they are, the less they will interfere with the passage of light through the stone, allowing the diamond more sparkle. To determine the clarity of a diamond, it is examined under I0 time’s magnification by a trained eye. The inclusions are graded on a scale from IF, being internally flawless, to P3, being large and /or numerous inclusions visible to the naked eye. Colour - Diamonds come in a range of natural colours, from totally colourless, through the yellow spectrum to brown, with rare instances of green, such as the Dresden diamond, blue, like the Hope diamond, and even red, purple, and black diamonds. The most common diamonds used in jewellery are white to pale yellow, or champagne. These colours are graded by letters of the alphabet, with D being very fine white, M being weakly yellow, and S, yellow. Colour is a very personal choice, however the whiter the diamond, the higher the value. Cut - The cut does not refer to the shape of the diamond, but the arrangement of facets. A round shaped diamond could be old cut, single cut, or brilliant cut. A well cut diamond will have more sparkle than a badly cut diamond, as, being cut to the right proportions, the diamond will reflect back more light. Don't be too concerned about knowing the type of cut a diamond has, just make sure when you hold it up to the light, it sparkles. I hope this report helps you in choosing a diamond. No matter what your budget, there is a diamond out there for you, and at Golden Link Jewellers, we can provide a variety of diamonds for your approval, when making your own personal piece of jewellery. |
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Watches Freelook Freelook is an internationally renowned luxury time piece manufacturer. Developed arguably in the world capital of fashion, Paris. Freelook wrist watches are reborn every season with every new collection ensuring that its customers are always in step with the latest fashion trends. Freelook has been a stunning success in Europe, Asia, The Middle East, The United States and is now finally available in Australia. About Freelook Freelook was first established in France in 2000. Passionate about the fast paced fashion industry, Freelook wanted to offer designs that were in step with the latest cat-walk trends. The result was a brand that took Europe by storm. Today, Freelook watches are sold in over 37 countries worldwide including internationally exclusive and renowned department stores such as Galleries Lafayette (Paris), Printemps (Paris), Selfridges (London) Le Bon Marche (France) and Takishimaya (Japan) Since its Australian debut in early 2005, Freelook has quickly taken hold of the market, selling in exclusive fashion boutiques and high end jewellery stores across the country. With one eye on the catwalks and another on the time, fashionistas can expect four new Freelook collections each year. Quality Freelook time-pieces are made only of the highest quality and use a combination of materials including, but not limited to: Original Mother of PearlGenuine Swarovski Crystals - 'Crystallized with Swarovski' Original stingray, silk and leather bands Japanese and French watch movements Warranty All Freelook watches come with a 2 year international guarantee. Each watch is warranted for a period of 2 years against any lack of conformity. Watches will be repaired on the presentation of the warranty certificate provided at the time of purchase. Gift Box All Freelook watches come in a suede gift box with a removable pillow so can be used as a watch, jewellery or keepsake box. In the Press July 2005 - In Style P45 Sep/Oct 2005 - Russh P20 Nov/Dec 2005 - Russh P55 Volume 7 - Jewels P116 Dec 2005 - Allure P80 Collections Aquamarina Collection Automatic Collection Elektra Collection Glamour Collection Innuendo Collection Lady Chronograph Collection Lady Diva Collection Lagon Collection Linea Tempo Collection Mini'z Collection Primadonna Collection Royal Chronograph Collection Sonata Collection Stardust Collection Watch Care Your timepiece is a precision built instrument in the form of a watch. It is normally worn on the wrist, where it can be subject to damage or abuse, often without you realising it. Take care of it and it will continue to serve you faithfully. Always clean off dirt, dust or perspiration, and wipe dry as soon as possible if a timepiece becomes wet. Regular cleaning of resin straps to remove skin salts or chlorine from swimming pools will extend its life and soft feel. Some watch models are water resistant to varying degrees while others are not. The Term 'Water Resistant' With the term "water resistant", please bear in mind that the degree of "resistancy" relates to pressure, measured in a static condition, at a given depth under water. But remember, the faster an object is moved in or against water, the greater the pressure. For that reason a watch that may be water resistant to 30 metres (approx 100ft) may leak if exposed to water coming forcefully from a tap, or worn whilst vigorously swimming, or jumping into water or diving, as the increased pressure may exceed the designed static resistancy. N.B. modern power showers can run up to 3 bar pressure. This is equal to 30 metres depth! Handling of Non-Water Resistant Watches If your watch is not water resistant (see back of the case or dial to determine this) protect or remove your watch when washing your hands, working or playing around water or walking in the rain. Regular hot showers cause the gaskets to distort, dry out grease and prematurely age. Moisture ingress into your watches circuit boards is impossible to remove 100% so can cause electrical shorts in the future, even if a service has been carried out. Handling of Water Resistant Watches Although water-resistant watches are warranted, steps should be taken to avoid damage that results from mishandling: • Do not operate the crown or push-button in the water or while the watch is wet. Tighten screw lock crown completely. • Should the watch become immersed in water, dry it off immediately. If the watch comes in contact with salt water, be sure to rinse it thoroughly in warm fresh water to remove any trace of salt. • If a watch is wet from cleaning or by accident, never store it in a closed container. It should be dried immediately or taken to a watchmaker or jeweller if moisture is inside the case to prevent damage from rust. • Parts such as the crown, packing and other water-resistant materials should be replaced every year or two to ensure water resistance. Care for Metal Bracelets To extend the life and maintain the good appearance of the metal watch bracelet, the following recommendations are given: • Be aware that since the watch and bracelet is worn next to the skin, it collects dust and perspiration and becomes soiled if not cleaned regularly. This is particularly true of the inner parts of the links or mesh of the bracelet. • Soil and rust, when present in a bracelet, are dissolved by perspiration and can cause staining of cuffs and irritation of the skin in some instances. • Heavy perspiration should be wiped off the watch and bracelet with a soft dry cloth. The bracelet should be cleaned occasionally by using an old toothbrush and warm soapy water after which the soap is thoroughly rinsed with clear water and the bracelet dried completely. The foregoing manner of cleaning should not be done if the watch is not water- resistant but should instead be done by your jeweller. Care for Leather Straps • Heavy perspiration, if not removed from a leather strap, can wash out the natural oils and cause the leather to become dry and deteriorate. Any moisture should be blotted with a soft dry cloth or paper towel and the strap allowed to dry naturally. • Salt residue & soil can be removed from the leather by cleaning with a dampened soft cloth and mild soap or saddle soap. • Occasionally, the inside surface of the strap should be cleaned by using a soft cloth dampened with alcohol. • The strap should always be worn a little loosely (one finger space between wrist and strap) to allow air to circulate, causing any moisture to evaporate. Care for Resin Straps Regular cleaning of resin straps to remove skin salts or chlorine from swimming pools will extend its life and soft feel. Care for Rubber Straps • Rubber straps should be washed frequently with mild soap and warm water using a soft brush. • Thorough cleaning, using the same method, should especially be done after use in salt water. • Solvents, oils, perspiration, tanning lotion and salt can cause rubber to deteriorate if not removed.
Ring Size How to find your ring size Wind a piece of string or strip of paper around your finger or thumb.Carefully mark where they meet. Use a ruler to find the length. This is the circumference. Divide this number by 3.14 to get the diameter. This is the inside diameter of the ring you need. Most of our women's rings come in standard size P. Most of our men's rings come in standard size U. Ring Resizing is available to purchase when you order your ring. Tungsten rings cannot be resized. To view a printable Trueman Tungsten Ring Size Chart please click here. If you print it, make sure you print it at 100% size. To convert between European, uk and US Ring Sizes see the table below. Materials Gold Sterling Silver is a mixture or alloy of silver and other metals, usually copper, to give it strength. It contains at least 92.5% silver. Jewellery made from sterling silver is usually stamped with the word Sterling or .925. Country of Origin: Norway, Australia, Canada, Chile Tungsten Carbide - a truly masculine metal - harder than nails or steel Tungsten is one of the hardest metals known to man, and is normally used in the cutting points of masonry drills and cutters, and recently it was discovered that this metal can also be used to make scratch resistant jewellery. The metal has a nice heavy weight and beautiful silver grey lustre. Tungsten means heavy-stone and is derived from the Swedish word tung-sten. Tungsten is extremely hard and is the only metal that can be permanently polished. It is created from a process that blends Tungsten and Carbide powders together at very high temperatures, around 1350 degrees Celcius. This impressively hard metal alloy allows for a completely perfect, scratch proof, polished mirror finish; or where required a permanent textured finish created during its manufacture. The physical properties of Tungsten exhibit a hard and robust metal, with colours ranging through steel-grey to white. Ten reasons why you should choose tungsten jewellery 1. Tungsten is modern and stylish. 2. Tungsten is very affordable. 3. Tungsten is the hardest metal in the world; that makes it tough wearing. 4. Tungsten Carbide is virtually scratch resistant. 5. Tungsten will always keep its lustre; the pieces will never have to be polished. 6. Tungsten does not react to the acids in your body so you won't have an allergic reaction. 7. Tungsten jewellery can only be engraved with diamond tip tools; The engraving will never wear off. 8. Tungsten will never lose its shape or colour. 9. Tungsten is 2-3 times heavier than silver. 10. Tungsten is 10 times harder than 18k gold, 5 times harder than tool steel and 4 times harder than Titanium. Bracelets All bracelets are 100% Australian made and come with a 10-year manufacturer's guarantee. We have ten different types of bracelet link: box, belcher, curb, double curb, fancy, figaro 1+1, figaro 3+1, gate, open curb and singapore. Lengths include 19cm (women) and 21cm (men). Bracelets come in five different thicknesses: ultra light, light, medium, heavy and extra heavy. Gram weights are approximate only. Clasps may be parrot, bolt ring or padlock. Materials include sterling silver, 9K yellow, white or rose gold or multigold. Some bracelets can be made for you in 10, 14 or 18K gold. Please contact us if you have any special requests. Necklaces All chains are 100% Australian made and come with a 10-year manufacturer's guarantee. We have ten different types of chain link: box, belcher, curb, double curb, fancy, figaro 1+1, figaro 3+1, gate, open curb and singapore. Lengths include 40cm, 45cm (collarbone length), 50cm (medium length) and 55cm. The chains come in five different thicknesses: ultra light, light, medium, heavy and extra heavy. We recommend ultra light for pendants. Gram weights are approximate only. Clasps may be parrot, bolt ring or padlock. Materials include sterling silver, 9K yellow, white or rose gold or multigold. Some chains can be made to order in 10, 14 or 18K gold. Please contact us if you have any special requests. Thumb Rings Thumb rings have a rich history. The thumb is associated with a person's strength of will. In astrology the thumb is associated with Venus. Thumb rings can be worn by both men and women. In the 1500s and 1600s it is said that thumb rings were worn by soldiers and doctors. In the late 1600s the wedding ring was often worn on the thumb. It was also common centuries ago for women to wear their husbands wedding rings on their thumbs when they left for battle or died. Mongol archers wore thumb rings made out of horn, jade or other precious stones to protect the thumb while drawing the string. We have a selection of sterling silver thumb rings with anchor, heart, cross, wave and tick designs. Lovelinks by Pastiche Design and create your own charm bracelet or necklace. All links made of sterling silver. Some plated in 22ct gold. Some Lovelinks decorated with Murano glass or cubic zirconias. Lovelinks bead charms fit 360 Degrees, Bacio, Biagi, Chamilia, Lovelinks, Pandora, Pash- Beads, Tedora and Trollbeads bracelets and necklaces. click here
methyst Aquamarine is made of beryl and is a hard gem so is a good choice for jewellery. For hundreds of years it has been believed that the oceans energy is held in the aquamarine. Sailors believed that by wearing an amulet made of aquamarine they would be protected during storms. Aquamarine's clarity is often seen as its finest feature as it is usually eye-clean. It ranges in colour from pale to deep blue. Properties: Courage, purification, peace, psychic awareness, self-expression, balances all the chakras Country of Origin: Brazil, Madagascar, USA Birthstone: March Citrine Citrine is a form of quartz. It has been used for protection against the plague, skin problems and evil thoughts. It is also believed to work against bites from snakes and other poisonous reptiles. It ranges in colour from pale yellow to yellowish brown and is often seen as a bright golden yellow. Its name comes from citron the French word for lemon. It is meant to symbolise happiness, help digestion, remove toxins from the body and help with depression, constipation and diabetes. Properties: Psychic powers, protection, creativity, sexual energy, deflects nightmares Country of Origin: Brazil, France, Madagascar Birthstone: November Cubic Zirconia - Amethyst CZ, Champagne CZ, Peridot CZ, Pink CZ, White CZ Cubic Zirconia (or CZ) is zirconium oxide, a mineral that is extremely rare in nature but is synthesized for use as a diamond simulant. The synthesized stone is hard, optically flawless and usually colourless, but can be made in a variety of colours. These include purple, champagne, green, blue and pink. Diamond There are four things to look for when purchasing a diamond, known as the 4 Cs. These are cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Cut refers to the shape and symmetry of the stone. These include antique, baguette, baguette tapered, briolette, cabochon, emerald, heart, marquise, octagon, oval, pear, princess, round brilliant, square and trilliant. Colour in white diamonds, may vary from colourless to yellow or brown tints. The colour scale starts at D and goes through to Z with D being almost clear white. Clarity is a measure of slight imperfections or inclusions in a diamond. The less inclusions the more valuable the stone is. Carat weight is a measure of the size of a stone and comes from the word carob which was a small bean used in ancient times to measure gem weight. Properties: Courage, strength, healing, protection, spirituality, mental and sexual abilities. Diamond Clarity Scale: Flawless (Loupe clean), IF (Internally clean), VVS1&2 (Very very slight inclusion), VS1&2 (Very slight inclusion), SI1&2 (Slight inclusion), P1,2&3 (Pique - eye visible) Country of Origin: South Africa, Australia Birthstone: April Emerald Muslems believe that the first of the seven heavens is made up of emeralds. The Biron Emerald is a very high quality man-made stone, created by the same forces that produce natural emeralds. Under high pressure and temperature, real emerald crystals are used to produce these fantastic emeralds. Properties: Prosperity, mental and psychic abilities, dreams, meditation, visual acuity, love, peace, balance, opens the heart chakra Chakra: Heart Country of Origin: Colombia, Russia, Zambia, Zimbabwe Birthstone: May Garnet Garnet was very popular in the Bronze Age. It is believed during the Great Flood that a radient red garnet illuminated the sea at night and guided Noah to bring the ark to land. Garnet's are believed to contain protective powers, the Crusaders setting them in their body armour, signet rings, belt buckles and other personal objects for safety during battle and to bring them peace and tranquility when they returned home. It is believed the name garnet came from the word pomegranate because of its red garnet coloured seeds or from the Latin word granum meaning grain as the typical shape of the garnet is like the pomegranate's seeds. There are several major types of garnet - Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartine, Grossular, Andradite, Rhodolite and Malaia. Colours include reds, oranges, yellows, burgundies and greens. Hardness: 7.5 Properties: Strength, physical energy, healing, protection, purification, compassion Chakras: Opens the base and crown chakras Country of Origin: South Africa, USA, Siberia, Italy, Australia Birthstone: January Iolite Iolite is a transparent light blue, yellow grey and pretty violet blue colour and is sometimes known as water sapphire. One stone can show the three different colours. It also became known as Vikings Compass because of its ability to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days. Properties: Establishes accurate visions Pearl The pearl is the oldest known gem. It was believed to be a symbol of the moon and have magical powers. The pearl reprents purity and innocence so is an ideal wedding gift. The Chinese used it medicinally for eye problems, heart trouble, indigestion, fever and bleeding. In India pearls were believed to give peace of mind and strength of body and soul. Muslims believe if they are good they will be crowned with pearls of incomparable luster and attended by beautiful maidens resembling hidden pearls upon entering the Kingdom of Heaven. English knights wore pearls during battle to protect themselves from harm. In 1919 a method of cultivating pearls was achieved and patented in Japan. Natural pearls are formed when an irritant enters an oyster (mollusk). To protect itself the oyster secretes a fluid which coats the irritant. The coating is known as nacre. With many layers a pearl is formed. Cultured pearls are formed by surgically implanting a mother-of-pearl bead or nuclei which is then coated in nacre by the oyster. They are still real pearls. They have just had help in getting started. Nearly all pearls sold today are cultured pearls. Properties: Manifests truth, peace and sincerity Country of Origin: Australia, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf Birthstone: June Peridot Peridot has always been regarded as having mystical powers. It is believed to stave off anxiety, improve speech and to give success with relationships and marriage. Peridot was used by the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Hawaiin peoples believe peridot is the Goddess Pele's tears. It was one of the stones in the high priest's breatplate representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Powdered peridot has been used to treat asthma. Peridot can range from a light yellow green to an intense bright green to olive. The stone has a natural rich glow. Properties: Protection, prosperity, sleep, health, emotional balance, intuition Country of Origin: Zeberget (Red Sea), Hawaii, USA Birthstone: August Rhodolite A variety of garnet which ranges in colour from a beautiful raspberry red to a deep pinkish-red. Garnet is the birthstone of the month of January. Rhodolite is found in the US, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Properties: Peace, mental clarity, memory, confidence Chakra: Opens the crown chakra Ruby The word ruby comes from the ancient Latin word rubeus. Hindus considered the ruby to be ratnaraj or the King of Precious Stones. It has long been considered to have mystical and prophetic powers giving the wearer the ability to predict the future. In ancient times the Burmese believed inserting one beneath the skin gave the wearer protection from accidents and attacks. Rubies are nearly as hard as diamonds so are ideal for jewellery. Natural rubies normally have inclusions which may be dissolved through heating. Properties: Prosperity, power, courage, integrity, joy, deflects nightmares Country of Origin: Burma Birthstone: July Sapphire - Black Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ceylon Sapphire The word Sapphire is derived from the Latin Sapphirus. Sapphires were believed to contain the power of wisdom and would enable the wearer to find solutions to problems. The Persians called the sapphire the celestial stone as its blue colour was likened to the heavens. It is believed to represent truth and sincerity. Usually people think of sapphires as being blue. However sapphires come in all colours except red and these other colours are referred to as Fancy Sapphires. Sapphires are nearly as hard as diamonds and so ideal for jewellery. Properties: Psychic abilities, inspiration, love, meditation, peace, healing, power, prosperity, protection Country of Origin: Kashmir Birthstone: September Topaz - Blue Topaz The modern word topaz has been derived from the Sanskrit work tapas. Topaz has been used back as far as ancient Egyptian times and in the middle ages was believed to strengthen the mind. Blue topaz comes in variety of shapes, sizes and colour. It ranges from pale blue to deeper blue. Colours include the sky blue topaz, swiss blue topaz and london blue topaz. Properties: Protection, healing, dieting, prosperity, love, emotional balance, tranquility, creativity Country of Origin: Brazil, Germany, Nigeria Birthstone: December Tourmaline Properties: Love, friendship, prosperity, luck, friendship, healing, communication, happiness, emotional balance, astral travel Chakras: Strengthens all the chakras Gemstone Properties Agate Balancing physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual energies; perceptiveness, strength, inspiration, awakening talents Amazonite Success, joy, self-expression, awakening heart, soothing, harmony, balancing Amber Soothing, calming, cleansing Amethyst Contentment, spirituality, dreams, healing, peace, happiness, love, intuition Ametrine Intellectual stimulation, attunement, releasing, dispelling tension, connecting Apatite Intellect, achieving results, healing, insight, humanitarianism, meditation, balance, creativity Aquamarine Courage, purification, peace, intuition, self-expression, balance, preparedness Aventurine Healing, money, mental agility, visual acuity, peace, opening heart, motivation, leadership Azurite Intuitive energy, dreams, healing, insight, stilling the mind, concentration, self transformation Bloodstone Courage, intense healing, renewal, strength, victory, intuitive decision making Calcite Purification, peace, calming, memory, awareness, appreciation of nature Carnelian Precision, analytical capabilities, physical energy, verbal skill, peace, spirituality Celestite Verbal skill, healing, compassion, calming, growth, intuition, hope Chrysocolla Easing heartache, stamina, wisdom, peace, love, communication, vitality, inner strength Chrysoprase Balancing male-female energy, love, grace, compassion, clemency, personal growth Citrine Intuition, comfort, protection, creativity, physical energy, wealth, mental awakening Coral Diplomacy, quieting emotions, visualization Crystal Quartz Intensifying energy, spiritual development, healing, raising consciousness Diamond Courage, strength, healing, protection, spirituality, mental abilities Dumortierite Self-reliance, stamina, patience, recognition of potential, understanding, communication of ideas Emerald Love, domestic bliss, sensitivity, loyalty, memory, mental capacity, harmony, focus, eliminating negativity Fluorite Stability, impartial reasoning, responsibility, concentration, health Fossil Stone Accomplishments, improvement of one’s environment, communication, innovation Garnet Health, removing negativity, awareness, commitment, regeneration, order, insight Hematite Mental attunement, memory, calming, balance, focusing energy and emotions, peace, inner happiness, transforming negativity Howlite Awareness, calm, emotional expression, observation, patience, eliminating negativity Iolite Intuition, spiritual growth, healing, balance, releasing discord, awakening to inner knowledge Jade Fidelity, dreams, realization of potential, peace, accord, resourcefulness, accomplishment Jaspers Protection, nurturing, joy, awareness; balancing of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual energies Labradorite Alignment, spiritual connection, transformation, clarity, peace, progression, discernment Lapis Lazuli Wisdom, intuition, awareness, objectivity, clarity, creativity, expanded consciousness, dreams, purity, courage, serenity Lepidolite Hope, stress reduction, birth, peace, spirituality, physical strength, luck, protection, emotional balance Malachite Transformation, insight, clarifying emotions, fidelity, loyalty, practicality Marble Charitable actions, original thinking, alleviation of sorrow Moonstone Introspection, reflection, beginnings, insight, tenderness, harmony, peace, travel Mother of Pearl Mental clarity, intuition, sensitivity, imagination, adaptability, cooperation Obsidians Clarity, deflecting negativity, protection, healing Onyx Self-control, decision making, intuition, recognition of personal strengths Opal Creativity, spontaneity, relationships, memory, happy dreams and changes Pearl Purity, faith, charity, innocence, integrity, focus, wisdom, spirituality, sincerity, fertility Peridot Warmth, friendliness, understanding, openness in love and relationships, regulation of cycles Pyrite Defense, prevention, protection from negativity, physical wholeness, memory Rhodocrosite Love, emotional balance, cleansing, renewal, relaxation, expansion of consciousness Rhodonite Peace, generosity, attention to details Rhyolite Change, variety, progress, creativity, transcending barriers Rose Quartz Love, peace, happiness, gentleness, healing emotional wounds Ruby Nurturing, spiritual wisdom, attainment of values, economic stability, protection from distress Sapphire Joy, peace, beauty, intuition, prosperity, fulfillment of dreams Serpentine (see Jade) Smoky Quartz Dissolving emotional blockage, clearing the mind, cooperation, personal pride, joy in living, attentiveness to the moment, protection Sodalite Wisdom, logic, calmness, healing, stress reduction, companionship, self-esteem Sunstone Alleviating fears, energizing, cleansing Tanzanite Communication, intuition, protection, symmetry, decision-making, spirituality Tiger Eye Practicality, peacefulness, clarity, intelligence, intuition, new experiences, financial stability, calmness, releasing inhibitions Tiger Iron Artistic endeavors, beauty, vitality Topaz True love, success in endeavors, understanding of interrelationships, expression of ideas, trust, health, personal expansion and growth Tourmaline Energizing, soul-searching, releasing Turquoise Spiritual attunement, cleansing, healing, protection, valor, soothing, peace of mind, guidance through the unknown, romantic spontaneity Unakite Balance, re-birth, foresight, emotional balance.Zoisite: Dispelling laziness, facilitating advancement
Birthstones by Month January - GarnetFebruary - Amethyst March - Aquamarine April - Diamond May - Emerald June - Pearl July - Ruby August - Peridot September - Sapphire October - Tourmaline November - Citrine December - Blue Topaz Zodiac Birthstones Aries (21 Mar - 20 Apr) - Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, Taurus (21 Apr - 20 May) - Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire Gemini (21 May - 20 Jun) - Emerald, Pearl, Ruby Cancer (22 Jun - 23 Jul) - Emerald, Pearl, Ruby Leo (24 Jul - 23 Aug) - Peridot, Ruby Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sep) - Peridot, Sapphire Libra (24 Sep - 22 Oct) - Aquamarine, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline Scorpio (23 Oct - 22 Nov) - Aquamarine, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline Sagittarius (23 Nov - 22 Dec) - Blue Topaz, Citrine, Ruby Capricorn (23 Dec - 20 Jan) - Garnet, Ruby, Blue Topaz Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb) - Amethyst, Garnet Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar) - Amethyst Zodiac Stones Aries - Diamond Taurus - Emerald Gemini - Agate Cancer - Pearl Leo - Ruby Virgo - Sardonyx Libra - Sapphire Scorpio - Opal Sagittarius - Topaz Capricorn - Amethyst Aquarius - Aquamarine Pisces - Moonstone Wedding Anniversaries Wedding Anniversaries were originally know by the number of years a couple had been married. The traditional gift from a husband to his wife on their 1st anniversary was an eternity ring. In medieval times it became popular in central Europe to celebrate the 25th and 50th Anniversaries with the husband crowning his wife with a wreath made of silver or gold. Although this practice has not continued we still use the terms 'Silver' and 'Golden' to describe the 25th and 50th anniversaries respectively. In Biblical times a 50th anniversary was called a jubilee and publicly announced with a trumpet fanfare. 1st Pearl2nd Coral 3rd Turquoise 4th Amber 5th Diamond 6th Sapphire 7th Aquamarine 8th Amethyst 9th Tourmaline 10th Diamond 11th Garnet 12th Citrine 13th Lapis 14th Opal 15th Diamond 16th Jade 17th Emerald 18th Malachite 19th Beryl 20th Diamond 25th Silver 30th Diamond 35th Pearl 40th Ruby 45th Sapphire 50th Gold 55th Emerald 60th Diamond Abbreviations Fastener P = Heart Padlock B = Bolt Ring T = Fob Link Gemstones AM = Amethyst AQ = Aquamarine BT = Blue Topaz BLK = Black (e.g. Black Pearl) CCS = Created Ceylon Sapphire CCSP = Created Pink Ceylon Sapphire CR = Created Ruby CS = Ceylon Sapphire CSP = Pink Ceylon Sapphire CI = Citrine CT = Citrine CZ = Cubic Zirconia (White CZ) CZAM = Amethyst CZ (Purple CZ) CZBT = Blue Topaz CZ (Blue CZ) CZCP = Champagne CZ CZLR = Lavender CZ CZP = Pink CZ CZPT = Peridot CZ CZPTL = Light Peridot CZ DI = Diamond E = Emerald G = Created Emerald GT = Garnet PE = Pearl PT = Peridot R = Ruby RH = Rhodolite Garnet S = Sapphire SAQ = Synthetic Aquamarine SLG = Sapphire Low Grade SQ = Smoky Quartz SS = Synthetic Sapphire Shape BE = Baguette BF = Buff Top BN = Button CB = Checker Board CN = Cushion Cut OV = Oval PS = Pear Shape RD = Round SQ = Square or Princess MQ = Marquise Size 17 = 1.7mm 20 = 2.0mm 25 = 2.5mm 30 = 3.0mm 35 = 3.5mm 40 = 4.0mm 50 = 5.0mm 60 = 6.0mm 42 = 4x2mm 43 = 4x3mm 54 = 5x4mm 64 = 6x4mm 75 = 7x5mm 97 = 9x7mm
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