Agate is one of the oldest stones found and is most commonly used to make Jewelry. One cannot resist the beauty of Agate made rings, pendants, necklaces, pins, brooches and earrings. However, it is also used to make inkstands, paper knives, marbles, seals etc.There are several types of Agates. I find the Fire Agate the most beautiful of all. Fire Agate gemstone is said to give the wearer a feel of safety and security. This gem is also said to be useful for removing addictions and for treating the stomach, nervous and endocrine systems.
Gemstone Links
- Agates
- Alexandrite
- Amazonite
- Amber
- Amethyst
- Ametrine
- Angelite
- Aquamarine
- Aventurine
- Azurite
- Bixbite
- Bloodstone
- Blue Sapphire
- Boji Stones
- Carnelian
- Cats Eye
- Chiastolite
- Chrysanthemum
- Chrysocolla
- Chrysoprace
- Cinnabar
- Citrine
- Coral
- Diamond
- Dioptase
- Emerald
- Fluorite
- Garnet
- Gomedh
- Goshenite
- Heliodor
- Hematite
- Herkimer Diamond
- Howlite
- Iolite
- Jade
- Jasper
- Jet
- Kunzite
- Labradorite
- Lapis Lazuli
- Malachite
- Moonstone
- Moss Agate
- Onyx
- Pearls
- Peridot
- Rhodonite
- Rock Crystal
- Rose Quartz
- Ruby
- Rutilated Quartz
- Serpentine
- Sodalite
- Spinel
- Sugilite
- Sunstone
- Tanzanite
- Tiger Eyes Quartz
- Topaz
- Tourmaline
- Turquoise
- Yellow Sapphire
- Zircon
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Blue Topaz Gemstone
Topaz is a very popular gemstone belonging to the semiprecious gemstones category. Topaz stones are found in several colors out of which yellow, pink, blue and colorless are the most famous. The Blue Topaz is very attractive and inexpensive gem. Blue topaz does occur naturally but most of the available blue topaz is the heat treated ones for color. The different hues of blue topaz stones are known by fancy names like London Blue Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz, and Sky Blue Topaz etc.
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Yellow Topaz Gemstone
Topaz is a very popular gemstone belonging to the semiprecious gemstones category. The Yellow Topaz is a beautiful and powerful stone and best suited to those belonging to the Sun sign Gemini, Libra and Scorpio. This stone increases vitality, strengthen immune system and bring in good health to the wearer. It is also said to remove the negative feelings towards others and calm down temper. Yellow Topaz is also recommended gem for persons with birth number 1. The use of Yellow Topaz gem also reduces anger, increase happiness and enhances positions and prestige.
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Howlite Gemstone
Howlite is mostly seen as a white to grey colored gemstone with grey, brown or black veins. However, this stone is commonly dyed to imitate Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli. This gem stone is commonly used to make decorative objects such as small carvings or jewelry components. This stone is sometimes referred to as 'White Buffalo Stone'. This is a calming stone and can be used to relieve anger and stress of all kinds.
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Labradorite or Rainbow Moonstone
Labradorite Gemstone is a member of the feldspar family. Labradorite is named after Labrador Peninsula in Canada where it was found by Geologists in the 1770s. It is also referred to as Spectrolite and Rainbow Moonstone. It is an excellent stone for strengthening intuitions. This stone is found in colors like Pale green, blue, colorless, grey-white with iridescent blue or gold flashes. Read more on Labradorite Gemstone
Sugilite Gemstone
Sugilite Gemstone is a powerful healing stone and found in colors like pale lavender to magenta or purple. It is a newly discovered stone compared to other gemstones and is named after the Japanese scientist Dr. K. Sugi who discovered it in 1944.Sugilite is also known under the trade names of ‘Royal Lavulite’ and ‘Royal Azel’. Sugilite is also known as 'the healer's stone' because of its great ability to enhance healing and is associated with the third eye and crown chakras and is highly compatible stone with Red Coral, Onyx, Chrysoprase and Turquoise Gemstones.Dioptase Gemstones
Dioptase is an emerald green silicate of copper. Dioptase is often referred to as a ‘heart stone’ and is a powerful stone to awaken love and compassion and to heal emotional distress. The color of dioptase is deep green and was often mistaken for Emerald Gemstone. This stone is an excellent stone for those born under the Zodiac Signs of Taurus and Libra and for balancing the energies of all the Chakras.Herkimer Diamond Quartz Gemstone
Herkimer Diamond is a misleading name of the stone which was found in Herkimer area in New York. While it is not actually diamond it is often seen resembling the sparkling clarity of diamonds which may be the reason why they are called so. Herkimer Diamond is associated with the crown chakra. This gemstone helps to increase creative thinking and imagination.Serpentine or New Jade Gemstone
Serpentine Gemstone seems of got its name from the word serpent as it resembles of its color and markings resembling the skin of snake. It is also referred to as ‘New Jade' gemstone though it is not a Jade stone and is seen in a variety of colors ranging from Green, Black-Green, Brown-Red, Brown-Yellow and White. The gemstone is also said to promote good luck and can help people reach their business and personal dreams and desires. Read more on Serpentine Gemstones
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