Amazing stones exist, however, there’s none like the Oceanic Jasper! The charm of its vibrant and dazzling colors, with iridescent reflections, along with the geometry of its designs, with swirling lines and spiraling multicolors, makes it a very uncommon gem. The oceanic jasper presents a hardness of 6.5 in the Mohs scale. It is a […]
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Ancient civilizations loved gemstones. They would make gemstones into beautiful jewelry to use as a part of their outfit. As an amulet they were really appreciated due to their magical and spiritual power. In Ancient Egypt gemstones were not only decorative ornaments. They were considered essential because of their mystical power to achieve success, fame and […]
To find the origins of jewelry we will go back to the industries early Paleolithic era. Hanging ornaments were the focus of that time; materials that came from jaguars, shells, snails, and the teeth of wolves and lions. Necklaces were carved out of ivory and with provisions of perforations for them to be threaded. Likewise, […]
Each sign has a corresponding color that is linked to its gem. The stones can be powerful talismans when loaded with energy. However, each zodiac sign is especially favored by certain precious stones and metals. Find out what is your color and what gems should use to your advantage. Aries: Your color is red. That […]
If you would like to surround yourself with as many elements as possible to get lucky, no doubt that the gemstones will be your best allies; and that certain stones can promote better physical and mental balance, which can bring the possibility of generating greater luck, to help you to pursue new personal projects and […]
The crown of Saint Wenceslas is perhaps one of the most luxurious and expensive crowns of all time, being made of 100% pure gold and many precious stones; earning the honor of being the most ostentatious and extravagant that was ever created. It was commissioned by Charles IV, who ordered its production in 1347 to […]
Its brilliant shine, its colors and tonalities has given rise to different varieties. It was confused with ruby and beautiful sapphires at ancient times; the origin of its name is unknown, although it could be spinel, referring to its sharp crystals. Spinel is a gemstone that is located just in the same deposits of rubies […]
Since its discovery, gold metal has always been a highly valued metal by all civilizations, not only for its beauty and rarity, but also for its color and brightness; It has always symbolized purity, wealth and status in society. This meaning still stand today and many people consider it important to have a jewel of […]
It’s amazing how the jade is part of almost everything we do today. Who could imagine that it would also be a branch of Health? Yes, incredibly, jade, for many years, was used in dentistry. The Maya and their interest in all things that could be improved, were among the first to include the large […]
According to an old and well-known Chinese proverb: “Gold is valuable, jade is priceless”; that is, the value of this stone is invaluable. The veneration of the jade is not new, it is known that the Mayans and the old cultures of China would have appreciated not only for its beauty but for its symbolic […]