Gleam, Glimmer, Shimmer!

According to Vogue and other important fashion magazines, gold is back in fashion. Of course, I don't think that it was ever out! I love the gleam of gold, and while I will concede that there are certain gemstones that are best served by sterling silver or white gold, (think rose quartz) I generally prefer my own jewelry to be gold or a mixture of silver and gold.
One of my favorite combinations is lapis, carnelian, and turquoise; all of these gemstones look great with silver (although lapis always looks better with gold), but put them all together and you've just got to have yellow gold to match the richness of the colours! Above, a unique bracelet with lapis, carnelian, and turquoise accented with 14 karat goldfilled elements (with the exception of the toggle which is vermeil), and below, the matching necklace and dangling earrings.

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White Pearl Necklace

This pearl necklace is composed by 63 freshwater cultured pearl beads and finished with box clasps. Each pearl bead is plump and round with solid texture and smooth surface. There are few visible blemishes on some pearl beads which are the proof of genuine. Look at the light reflections on those pearl beads are so brightly with vivid luster. Pearl is the symbol of elegant which also represent the purity. Simply but classic. Wearing this piece not only make you look more fabulous but also shows the beauty of elegant. This pearl jewelry never goes out of style and definitely worth you to cherish away. The length of this necklace is approx. 16.14 inch. Those 63 pearl beads are not in the same size with slightly different diameter.
The color of this pearl necklace is absolutely natural. The surface of each pearl bead is brightly with shining luster. Its pure white color with slightly silver sheen are so pretty and distribute evenly all over each pearl bead. Its vivid luster completely make this piece look more pretty and splendid. It is so pleasing and fascinating.

Diameter:0.28 Inch

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Floral Tourmaline Bracelet

Vivid, alluring, and gorgeous. This sparkling bracelet features contrasting colours sending a strong signal of vibrant creativity. Tourmaline beads in Oval-Cut and round shaped are joined all together into a breathtaking floral ornament by elastic string. Blossom in a deliberately elegance. Translucent in clarity and cut maximizes its unique beauty, sensual and daring, is the perfect interpretation of a delicate yet playful elegance. Each round bead is 0.24 inch in diameter.
This accessory is a singular beauty. Colorful hues of hot pink, brilliant green, fancy golden together with satin black represent perpetual explosion of emotions. Make a harmonious scene you can not resist.

Length:0.28 Inch
Width:0.20 Inch
Height:0.12 Inch

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Gemstone Spotlight- Agate

A hard stone, usually within the range of 7-9 on the Mohs scale agates are found in all colors of the rainbow, although green and blue are quite rare. Agate is a variety of chalcedony formed from layers of quartz which usually show varicolored bands. It usually occurs as rounded nodules or veins.

Often tiny quartz crystals form within the stone and add to the beauty and uniqueness of individual stones. These crystals are called drusy (sometimes misspelled as druzy). Lapidaries often cut just the drusy from an agate and jewelers use these drusy cabochons as the main stone or as an accent stone in their jewelry designs.

Some named varieties are: moss agate, eye agate; and plume agate, which looks like it's filled with beautiful feather plumes.

Agate is a relatively inexpensive stone except for some varieties with unusual banded or scenic markings. In recent years, Montana agate has gained wide acceptance in jewelry and well cut stones with nicely defined patterns often exceed the price of some of the more well known gemstones. Plume agate is another that often brings high dollar.

Agate is found all over the world including: the Africa, Asia, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, and the USA.

Agate is the Mystical birthstone for September. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Gemini. Agate is the accepted gemstone for the 12th and 14th wedding anniversaries.

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