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Mother is an angel on earth whose love is unconditional, even a small gesture touches her in every way. Bestowing earnest blessings and enduring love, mothers are reservoir of inspiration. So this Mother’s Day, while buying her an ideal present get something soul-searching. Decide what is it in particular you want to denote through your gift. Your mother is a perfect humanitarian who follows the golden rule that ‘Charity begins at home’. Commend her for her free spirited vibe by gifting her MOM’s ring. Symbolic souvenirs that will always remain close to her; or gift her personalized MySolitaire’s Special Mother’s Ring. Choose your mother’s birthstone enclosed with diamonds as a symbol of eternal bond. These rings represent a miraculous attachment and are traditional, sacred symbols of eternity. Shower your mom with lots of hugs and kisses and this pink tourmaline and diamond MOM’s ring in 14k White Gold available at MySolitaire. |
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Ideal Gifts for mother day- MOM’s rings
By sabrina - Posted on April 4th, 2008
Tagged: gemstone
Violaceous Tanzanite
By sabrina - Posted on November 8th, 2007
 Tanzanite is applauded the ‘Gem of the 20th Century’. The splendid blue gem with the extraordinary violet blush can be best described as seductive. Its spectacular hues seem to encharm our eyes and senses to create an alluring effect. The mesmerizing gem exhibit a trichroic play in mauve, purple, lavender or ultramarine blue. In fact it’s the unique sensational color that makes the gem valuable and elite.Tanzanite was bestowed to the world when a Maasai stumbled over a glittering stone at the footsteps of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Maasaies regard this gem sacred and spiritual. It is fabled that gifting Tanzanite to a pregnant woman confers the baby healthy, prosperous and peaceful life. A symbol of celebration of new life it can reinforce the mother-child bond. It is the birthstone for December, wear as a celebration of a new beginning. Flaunt a pair of sparkling Tanzanite dangle or stud earrings with your stylish blue dress. Tanzanite goes well with all skin tones to give a charming appeal. Especially in platinum the gem accents opulence. You can wear it bracelets or pendants for some color to your look. Wear it and I promise you will fall in love with your Tanzanite jewelry. |
Odd is the new even
By sabrina - Posted on September 12th, 2007
Tagged: gemstone
• tourmaline
 Portia de Rossi rocked the Emmy Awards with her jewel studded snake choker necklace. She looked absolutely stylish and -xy. Rather it was unusual design of the necklace that made her look so extraordinary. In fact the outlandish patterns grant awe and astonishing glamour to the any outfit. The wide spectrum of shapes may range from butterflies, shoes, flowers, stars and other geometrical designs. You can incorporate them with your classy evening party dresses for an extra oomph, or choose the mischievous style to match the casual look. Multicolored gemstones enhance the beauty of such exotic designs manifold. Tourmaline has the most elaborate spectrum of colors. You can pick pendants from its vibrant and sparkling range. Such sassy jewelry makes a great buy in Silver, as is less costly yet exhibits the amazing luster. I would recommend them as superb birthday gifts, especially for teenagers. Buy them for yourself or gift them to your dear ones. You can have them adorning you in striking designs. So what’s your style…..??? |
Peridot: Libra Zodiac Stone
By sabrina - Posted on September 9th, 2007
 You are a Libra, if you’re birthday falls between Sept.24 to Oct.23rd. Librans are exceedingly charming, romantic and idealistic personalities. Their sociable trait, along with the heightened discretion makes them good leaders. Peridot is their the zodiac stone for all Libras. The sensational golden green Peridot is fabled to possess occult powers to accelerate success, memory and abundance. It is said that Peridot can turn dreams into reality. The healing powers banish lethargy, balance the mind and harbor spiritual peace. In fact any one can wear this metaphysical gem, irrespective of the zodiac sign. The stone without any negative effects, amazingly sooths the mental and physical tension, Peridot has been lately rediscovered because of it unique vibrant green color. The celebrities and the stylist prefer it with diamonds . Its beauty enhances manifold when studded in gold . It makes a stylish and unique piece of jewelry. Especially it illuminates in lamplight to ooze a ray of scintillating radiance. You can pick the finest from Kashmir or select from the treasures of Arizona. Celebrate your love for green with the sparking Peridot jewelry from MySolitaire. |
Say it in a different style
By sabrina - Posted on August 28th, 2007
 Did you know that JFK proposed Jacqueline with an Emerald and Diamonds ring? Well many celebrities choose rich and stylish gemstones to make their expression of love spectacular and unique. In fact, Lady Diana Spencer’s 18 carat cornflower blue Sapphire and Sarah Ferguson’s Ruby engagement rings fired a new vogue of engagement rings in precious gemstones. You too can choose this incredible trend to make the moment extraordinary. Sweep her off her feet with the scintillating and chunky gemstone ring to adorn her beauty. A birthstone or zodiac stone ring can be the best way to show how much you love and care. Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald are actually as precious as diamond but surprisingly less costly. For extra glamour you can couple the gem with diamonds. So be a trend setter and see the world follow your footsteps. |
The Star of India: Star Sapphire
By sabrina - Posted on August 21st, 2007
 As big as it gets, The Star of India is perhaps the worlds largest and most famous Star Sapphire. It is a 563.35 carat (112.67 g) star sapphire weighing at 112.67g. It is believed to have been discovered in Sri Lanka, about 300 years ago. A gem par excellence, a natural wonder it proliferates a star on both the sides. The asterism or the star effect is caused by the mineral Rutile, present in the sapphire. They reflect the light in a fantastic star like pattern. This grayish velvety blue now thrones the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It was donated to the museum by a renowned industrialist J.P.Morgan.Massive and grand there the other famous largest Sapphires include The Logan Sapphire at 422.99 carats, currently sitting at The National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C. .A deep cornflower blue colored brooch, it is the largest faceted gem-quality Sapphire. The Sapphire brooch of Maria Alexandrovna at 260.37 carats is a rare and a unique gem, gifted by the Russian Emperor Alexander II to his wife. The Russian Diamond Fund, Moscow is the present home of this treasure. The Beloved of the Saturn, Sapphire fascinated people since ages. It bejeweled ancient queens and been the preference of numerous celebrities and style muses. The love for this gem is has initiated and inspired designers to create stylish designs. The Sapphire jewelry is available in a vast range, at great prices. |
Sapphire Jewelry
By sabrina - Posted on August 20th, 2007
 Sapphire has adorned numerous royal jewels and beauties. Prince Charles too chose a Sapphire for his engagement ring to celebrate his love with Lady Diana. The entrancing appeal of the Sapphire grants unbelievable glamour to the wearer. One of the most precious gemstone it is graded on the basis of tone, hue and saturation. The cornflower blue Sapphire has dominated the fashion world, but yellow, pink, purple and green are also equally fascinating. Many stars have walked the red carpet flaunting a sapphire.The exuberance of the gem multiplies when studded with diamonds. Gold and platinum are the best metals to hold this powerful stone. Simple stud earrings, a wholesome ring, bracelet or a well crafted pendant it looks regal in which ever way it is worn. The anniversary stone for the 45th marriage anniversary, Sapphire proves to be a wonderful choice for an engagement ring. You can incorporate pink or blue Sapphire with Diamonds in your wedding ring. You got to have Sapphire jewelry in your wardrobe….. |
Colors of Sapphire
By sabrina - Posted on August 18th, 2007
 Sapphire is precious, majestic and heavenly corundum. Often linked to the azure sky, its beauty extends over the complete rainbow. The splendor of the Sapphire covers a vast panorama of colors including blue, purple, pink, yellow and green. The only color of the rainbow not available in a sapphire is blood red. The red corundum is Ruby.Showcasing spectacle and wonder, Sapphire possesses an amazing quality to change its color. The variation in light causes a ballet of color alterations. A deep blue sapphire may emanate purple hues in artificial light, or a yellow Sapphire may appear brown in daylight. But be it day or night they make gorgeous pieces of jewelry. The diverse shades of Sapphire jewelry can be incorporated with different outfits to match the impeccable style. |
Sapphire: Legends and Lore . . .
By sabrina - Posted on August 17th, 2007
 Did you know a single Sapphire could have prevented the Trojan War….???. Yes, Helen’s elopement with Paris could have been prevented had Menelaus made her wear a Sapphire. Strange, but back in the ancient times the chastity of the women was tested by making her wear a Sapphire. The changing color of the stone in different lights would testify whether she would change with time or not.A regal gem, Sapphire has an interesting historical and cultural importance. It is believed that great Oriental traveler; Sir Richard Francis Burton owned a large star Sapphire. It was his talisman which brought him eternal fame and prosperity. The ancient emperors wore a Sapphire around their necks to protect them from dangers. It would shield them from the poisonous envy of the rivals. It is also contemplated that the Ten Commandments were inscribed on a Sapphire and the word sapir in many English Bibles is actually Sapphire. Draped in different folklores, Sapphire has been a royal choice because of its grandeur and mystical powers. In modern times, Sapphire gained sudden limelight when Prince Charles presented Lady Diana with a Sapphire Engagement ring. In fact every lady should have some jewelry in Sapphire…. |
Sapphire Power
By sabrina - Posted on August 16th, 2007
 Sapphire - the stone of destiny is the Birthstone of September. The most prominent gemstone it possess enormous metaphysical powers. The ancient kings wore it to ward off evil, attract luck , honor and power. A definite antidote for poison in fact it was believed that, if placed in a vessel with the snake, the rays emitted from the sapphire would kill the deadly creature. Herald of prosperity, health, luck and fame, Sapphire protects the wearer from envy.Sapphire derives its name from the Greek word Sappheiros meaning sky. A Persians legend depicts the world to be resting on a great lapis (sapphire) to color the sky blue. The blue color of the Sapphire has been popular since history but actually the spectrum colored sapphire is famously known as a Ruby. More than the occult powers, it’s the color that captures our fascination. Spectacular and unique, the Sapphire emits diverse radiance in different types of light. The deep blue colored gem in natural light may look purple at night. Royal and influential, Sapphire jewelry is worn by those who want to rule the world. |
