Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
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The Trend For Diamond and Ruby Wedding Rings
Today you are just as likely to see diamond and ruby wedding rings embracing the fourth fingers of new brides.
These diamond and ruby wedding rings come in all kinds of interesting and creative designs. One of the most popular styles of engagement ring is the single large solitary ruby that is set in a band of diamonds. This color scheme then can be complimented by a ring of white diamonds, red rubies or a ruby and diamond circlet that serves as the wedding band. The visual effect of the blood red ruby wedding band is particularly startling against the whiteness of a diamond. Red symbolizes love, warmth and vitality. The diamond and ruby wedding ring is also very romantic. The glittering red ruby provides stark contrast to the glittering white diamonds, kind of like Snow White and Rose Red.
Gold Ruby Ring
The word ruby comes form the Latin word “rubens” which means “red.” Ruby red is a color in itself and is used to refer to brilliant reds that are warm and fiery in color. A diamond and ruby wedding ring set is the perfect mix of Fire and Ice.
Rubies are also rare gemstones and much rarer than diamonds. Diamond and ruby wedding rings also have a bit of a cachet when it comes to being popular with the funky or new age set. A ruby band is the perfect gift of jewellery for a woman who is a Buddhist or Hindu. Officially the ruby is the red variety of the corundum mineral. The red color of a ruby can be attributed to the presence of a combination of or any number of the following elements in the stone: iron, titanium, vanadium and chrome. Chrome is the element responsible for the tinting of most fine quality ruby gem stones. Rubies that contain chrome have the deepest red color. The ruby simply cracks before it can be harvested as a large rock. Rubies that are larger than this and especially ones that have no flaws or inclusions are more expensive than even the largest of diamonds.
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
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Gemstone Rings – Historic Legends and Beliefs
People love gemstone rings because of the creative designs and luminous colors. While gemstone rings are stunning, the historic legends and beliefs about them make them more than precious. Today’s trendy stones, like amethyst, emeralds, and opals, are not new.
Gemstone Rings – Amethyst
The god of wine, also known as Bacchus, is credited in history with the creation of amethyst stones. Legend says during a fit of anger, Bacchus sent tigers to kill the fair maiden, Amethyst. A woman named Diana saved Amethyst by turning her into quartz. Bacchus showed his regret by staining Amethyst’s body purple with a goblet of wine. This legend brought about the belief that amethysts protect against drunkenness, evil thoughts, poisoning, and illness. Other ancient civilizations used amethysts to protect their crops.
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Gemstone Rings – Emeralds
The history of emeralds begins with the Aztecs and the Incas of ancient South America. These civilizations used these dramatic green gemstones as symbols of religion. In early Egypt, Cleopatra adored emeralds so much that she completely drained numerous mines to quench her thirst for the dazzling gemstone. The Romans used emeralds in their religious practices and believed emeralds symbolized the goddess of love and beauty, Venus. More recently, emeralds have been used to boost romance and intimacy, enhance brain function, and even to prevent epilepsy and epileptic seizures.
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
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An Emerald Ring Makes A Great Gift For The Special Women In Your Life
They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. While that may be the truth, diamonds are not always the most affordable gifts for the ladies in your life, and if you are like many men you have a lot of ladies. Emerald rings, necklaces, and earrings also make great gifts.
Using an Emerald Ring as an Engagement Ring
Emerald Diamond Ring
Here’s one way to show the lady in your life that you aren’t like all the rest-propose to her with an emerald ring. An emerald ring says so much-it is equally as beautiful as a diamond but certainly very different. Your loved one is unique; shouldn’t her engagement ring be just as unique as she is?
An Emerald Ring is Not Costume Jewelry
Many people look down on an emerald ring as jewelry because they see it as costume jewelry. Emeralds are a pricey, valuable stone just like a diamond but are in a class of their own. An emerald ring or necklace can certainly accent a lovely pair of green eyes, and get stares and compliments that diamonds would not warrant. There is something unique about an emerald ring that does not go along with a diamond. However lovely diamond rings are, they come a dime a dozen and if you give your lady a diamond, chances are that ten of her friends will have a ring of similar nature. If you give her an emerald ring, chances are that none of her other friends will have such a fine piece of jewelry.
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