Beautiful Silver Jewelry Blog

7 Strand Gemstone Bead Bracelet

2011-04-02T08:04:00.000-07:00

Perfect for spring and summer, our stunning multi-strand bracelet is 2.5 inches wide and is loaded with gemstones and beads. A beautiful palette of neutral yellows and tans, accented by turquoise blue and a touch of purple amethyst, this bracelet looks great with everything you'll wear. Faux turquoise, genuine amethyst, citrine, jasper and a bevy of beads wraps your wrist in 7 strands of color. Silvertone pearlized clasp has a sturdy lobster claw closure with a 2 inch extender chain which fits wrists from 6 to 8 inches.

See this and all of our gemstone bracelets!

Your Sterling Silver Jewelry Is A Investment; Rising Costs of Silver and Gemstones

2011-03-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

The beautiful silver and gemstone jewelry you love to wear now is also an investment in the future. In the last 10 years silver has risen from $4.80 an ounce to $37.32 an ounce (as of Friday, March 25, 2011)!! And the cost of gemstones has dramatically increased as well.

And with the rising price of precious metals your unique silver jewelry is heirloom jewelry to be passed down to your daughters, granddaughters, nieces and godchildren.

Darling Sterling Silver Frog Pendant

2010-07-28T08:26:00.000-07:00

Cute as can be Frog Pendant in 925 sterling silver will please the nature lover on your gift list.

This darling froggy has intricate details and moveable legs. And it's a perfect size for a pendant, not too big, not too small,, 1" tall x 3/4" wide.

See this frog pendant and more of our Nature Jewelry Collection (including starfish, sand dollars, owls, whales tails, dolphins and seahorses)!

Birthstones, Anniversary Gemstones and Jewelry Gifts!

2010-06-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

Giving a gift of jewelry?

DON'T FORGET HER SPECIAL GEMSTONE!

Choose silver jewelry in her birthstone - or your Anniversary gemstone. Be creative and select something special in her Zodiac stone!

Or do some real sleuthing and find out exactly which day of the week she was born on and surprise her with a bracelet, earrings, necklace or pendant with her Day-Of-Birth gemstone. We know she'll be surprised and delighted! (She may not even know the day herself!) See birthstone gemstone guide.

Our heart jewelry collection has silver heart necklaces, silver heart earrings, a single heart link bracelet, floating heart pendants on delicate silver chains and pretty heart shaped celtic love knot earrings.

Since the color of love is red, we also have loads of garnet jewelry as well!

If your love is a nature lover see our nature-inspired silver jewelry. For those that love the ocean and the beach there are Sand Dollar pendants with beautiful details, a modernized, elegant starfish pendant, an open design whale's tail, a dolphin and a silver seahorse! There are also silver owls, intricately detailed silver frogs, and lacy-winged silver dragonflies. Our colored CZ tropical fish plays double duty as a pendant or a brooch! She'll love receiving one of these unique pieces!

Our Natalie Pear-Cut Gemstone Jewelry is an all time favorite for gift giving. Choose her favorite gemstone and if you get her the entire set (earrings, pendant and chain) you'll save!

If she loves diamonds, and you'd like the look but not the expense, view our Sterling Silver CZ Jewelry line. Outstanding diamond-like brilliance for a fraction of the cost. Very well made and will last a lifetime.

About Gemstones

A gemstone is a mineral, a rock or a petrified material that is cut or faceted and polished. Now, and throughout history, some of the most beautiful jewelry has been made with semi-precious gem stones. Read more about gemstones.

In a quandry about what to give? You can give a Beautiful Silver Jewelry Gift Certificate and let her choose her favorite jewelry

Sterling Silver Jewelry Is Always In Fashion!

2010-06-16T12:48:00.000-07:00

While fashion trends travel in circles, 925 silver jewelry never goes out of style! You may remember the cute plaids and preppy clothes of decades past? They're back again in chic styles of argyle weaves, cuffed trowsers and deck shoes.

Simply said, the silver jewelry you wore yesterday, last year or last decade still looks great as ever... and is in perfect style with current fashions. Bright, sparkling silver looks as good with contemporary, new vibrant plaids as it does with crisp whites, popular grays, classic blacks and winter jewel tones.

Give a gift of silver jewelry.... long lasting style and beauty and, in the current financial weather, it's affordable for every budget. And, it's an investment: the silver price is still on the rise. The price of gold has hampered jewelry purchases for many, and while silver costs have escalated, it's still quite affordable.

The beauty of sterling silver is it's dazzling shine. Polished silver sparkles so brightly in sunlight, reflecting the light, akin to the sun shining on the waves. Silver shimmers in candlelight and gleams in moonlight. Highly polished silver compliments everything you wear. Don a pair of silver earrings, add a silver bracelet and you're ready to go. Wear a sparkling silver pendant with that tee shirt or silk dress and your perfect look is complete. The cool, sublime glow of silver is oh-so-hot!

Silver is mined throughout the world and has been in use throughout history. It has been used as currency in Ancient Athens to precious artfacts in Rome. From the Conquistadors to the settlement of the western United States, silver has had a large impact around the world for thousands of years.

So, don't think of your silver jewelry as only a pretty bauble. It is a valuable commodity and a keepsake treasure, worthy of your devotion.

Trillion-Cut Gemstone Pendants

2010-05-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

These Trillion-Cut Gemstone pendants have the prettiest mix of gemstones!

Citrine topped with peridot. Amethyst with garnet. And peridot accented with blue topaz.

Handcrafted in all 925 sterling silver, our trillion pendants are the perfect size for everyday wear. They're not tiny gemstones - the pendant is 1" tall and 3/8" wide.

See all of our Trillion-Cut Jewelry

Shell Jewelry at Beautiful Silver Jewelry

2010-05-03T05:44:00.000-07:00

For your Spring and Summer fashions, be sure to check out the newest line of shell jewelry at Beautiful Silver Jewelry.

We think you'll love our stunning new shell necklaces, iridescent shell bracelets and earrings!

And you'll also love these prices.... all under $30.

Perfect for spring and summer fashions, don't miss these very special pieces.

Mother's Day Jewelry - Remember Mom on Sunday, May 9th, 2010

2010-04-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

All of our jewelry would be perfect for Mom, but we've chosen a few favorites on our Mother's Day Jewelry page .

Created just for Mom, our sterling silver hand stamped Mom necklace is a perfect choice. Your choice of her favorite color gemstone (or her birthstone) from Blue Topaz, Citrine, Garnet or Amethyst pear-cut faceted accent gems. These sit inside our 1" hammered silver disc, stamped with Mom and a heart.

Here is a collection of quotations for Mothers—that communicate their beauty, their love, their gentle understanding and compassion.

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." - Rajneesh

" I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." - Abraham Lincoln

" A mother is one to whom you turn when you are troubled." - Emily Dickinson

" A man's work is from sun to sun. A mother's work is never done." -Unknown

" No matter how old a mother is, she watches her middle-aged children for signs of improvement." -Florida Scott Maxwell

" Men are what their mothers make them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

" Sometimes the poorest mother leaves her children the richest inheritance" - Ruth Renkes

"A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after." -Peter de Vries

" The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men – from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

" Motherhood is priced; Of God, at price no man may dare/To lessen or misunderstand." - Helen Hunt Jackson

" It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't." - Barbara Kingsolver

" God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers." - Jewish Proverb"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love." - Mildred B Vermont

" Mother – that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries." - T. DeWitt Talmage

" There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it." - Chinese Proverb

" The bravest battle that ever was fought; Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not; It was fought by the mothers of men." - Joaquin Miller

" For the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." - William Ross Wallace

Blue Kyanite Earrings with Sapphires and Pearls

2010-03-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

Our one-of-a-kind earrings have beautiful sea-blue kyanite gemstones accented with freshwater pearls and blue sapphires! Gorgeous earrings entirely handcrafted at Beautiful Silver Jewelry. A nice 2 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. 925 sterling silver.

Hand Stamped MOM Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

2010-02-28T08:18:00.000-08:00

Sterling silver Mom's necklace is perfect for a Mother's Day gift or an any-day gift - whenever you want to tell Mom how much she means to you.

And the Mom's necklace is perfect for a new mother.

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." - Rajneesh

We've hammered, hand stamped and reverse domed a 1 inch 925 sterling silver disc. AND we've accented the piece with a 3.5 carat faceted pear-cut blue topaz gemstone.

Remember Mom, your wife, your sister, daughter, or friend with this special gift. Exclusively from Beautiful Silver Jewelry.

The Beautiful Green of the Peridot

2010-02-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

Green tropical waters, cool green forest glades, new summer leaves green... those are the colors of peridot. And the green of our peridot earrings look oh-so-perfect with this beautifully-simple, easy breezy summer dress.

Sterling silver peridot earrings at Beautiful Silver Jewelry

image credit: Victorias Secret

Silver and White

2010-01-28T20:32:00.000-08:00

Soft, flowing and undeniably feminine. Love this skirt and top duo... so simple, so elegant!

Gossamer fabric and a wide, hammered, polished sterling silver cuff bracelet. Soft and hard. Yin and yang. Beautiful!

image credit: stills

Sterling Silver Isabella 9 Carat Amethyst Pendant

2010-01-26T06:48:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Silver Jewelry's Isabella 9 Ct Square Amethyst Pendant is truly a beauty. It has a 9 Carat Amethyst that is cushion cut and is of the highest quality gemstone. The amethyst is surrounded by a one-half inch high sterling silver bezel, polished to a mirror finish. The bail is attached by a hinge as is crafted of ornate swirls front and back. The bottom decoration is made of a front cut-out design backed by smooth polished silver on the back. This exquisite pendant really is a work of art.

Darling in Black and White

2010-01-23T08:11:00.001-08:00

From shopping to lunch to sunset yacht cruise, this beauty of this dress takes you everywhere in style. We love it's casual, graceful flair. Forget the rain and snow and blowing winds... and dream of the warmth of sun on your skin.

Enhance the dress with Sterling Silver Kate Black Onyx and Pearl Bracelet from BeautifulSilverJewelry.com

image credit: venus

Top This

2010-01-22T13:29:00.000-08:00

Already dreaming of spring and summer and wearing this breezy, beautiful halter top.

How about a pair of sterling silver smoky topaz and citrine gemstone earrings to top it off?

image credit victorias secret

Ruffles To Go

2010-01-21T08:54:00.000-08:00

Classic styling and just the perfect amount of feminine ruffles. We love this classic simplicity, quiet palette of cream and navy, and the go-anywhere comfort. Enjoy your day!

Add our Sterling Silver Pearl with CZ Earrings to complete!

image credit: jcrew

Flirty Fun

2010-01-20T04:38:00.000-08:00

Love, love, love the flirty soft folds of the scarf vest combined with the straight lines of the narrow pants. Relax, have fun, look superb.

And wouldn't this look be great with black onyx earrings?

image credit Akira Isogawa

Beautiful Spring Dreaming

2010-01-19T08:08:00.000-08:00

Love these gorgeous neutrals. Summery light breezes blowing over warm sand. We adore the khaki high-waisted capris and white ruffled neck top. We're already longing for spring.

Wouldn't our sterling silver open link bracelet look fantastic with this?

image source stills

Black Onyx and Pearl Bracelet & Earring Set

2009-10-23T08:26:00.000-07:00

So elegant! From our Kate Collection. Black Onyx and Pearl Bracelet and Earrings set in 925 sterling silver can be worn anytime, dressed up or down. As beautiful with jeans and a sweater as it is with your little black dress. Our handcrafted bracelet has links of rectangular cabachon cut black onyx gems interspersed with round bezel set freshwater pearls. Extra links in the bracelet makes this adjustable for every size wrist from 6 to 8 inches (if you're giving this as a gift... this will fit even if you don't know their wrist size).

The matching earrings have the same black onyx and pearls with a hinge between the two and handmade earwires.

See all our black onyx jewelry.

Handcrafted and custom designed by Jane and found only at Beautiful Silver Jewelry - you'll love this bracelet and earring set, I guarantee it! - jane

Fabulous Green Amethyst Pendant

2009-10-22T10:43:00.001-07:00

Our Isabella Collection Green Amethyst Pendant is simply stunning!

Surrounded by ornate swirls of sterling silver in a wide, upstanding bezel the pendant is beautiful enough without the gemstone! But add the faceted 7 1/2 carat cushion-cut green amethyst gem and this pendant is one you'll treasure. A wonderful gift for someone you love... including you!

View all of our Ornate Isabella Collection Pendants in green amethyst, purple amethyst and citrine gemstones.

Cheery Holiday Red Garnet Jewelry!

2009-10-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

What's nicer to give or to wear during the upcoming holidays than beautiful red garnet jewelry. One of our special custom designs is the Allure Collection. The Allure Garnet earrings have a total of 10 garnets in varying faceted shapes. And the Garnet pendant has 8 garnets, beginning and ending with a pear-cut garnet. All set in 925 sterling silver and handcrafted, this garnet jewelry is sure to be treasured this season.

Kate Silver Jewelry Collection from Beautiful Silver Jewelry

2009-08-03T07:01:00.000-07:00

The Kate Collection is custom designed by yours truly and found only at Beautiful Silver Jewelry. Combining blue topaz with peridot.... smoky topaz with citrine.... black onyx and white pearls!

These timeless, classic designs are artfully handcrafted and available at amazingly affordable prices too!

Nature-Inspired Silver Jewelry

2009-02-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

Smiling sterling silver dolphin pendants that are inscribed with foaming waves.

Beautifully crafted dragonfly pendants fly on gauzy silver wings.

Friendly silver seahorse pendants.

These are just some of my new "nature inspired" pendants and earrings.

Valentine's Day Heart Jewelry

2009-01-08T10:41:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day 2009 Say "I Love You" with a gift of jewelry. From our heart earrings to our sterling silver heart bracelet to our red garnet earrings, necklaces and bracelets you'll be giving a gift that will be treasured forever. Flowers wilt, candy disappears, but jewelry will always be a fond memory of your thoughtfulness.

See our special selections on our Valentine's Day Jewelry page - sterling silver jewelry at affordable prices.

And we include a silver foil gift box with silver bow at no cost.

Amethyst Grape Cluster Pendants in 2 sizes

2008-11-25T13:55:00.000-08:00

We now carry our Amethyst Grape Cluster Pendants in two sizes!

We have a smaller, more petite pendant that comes on a 16" chain - as well as our bold, beautiful larger pendant and an 18" chain.

Both pendants have our handcrafted, distinctive 3 dimensional design of curling vines and silver grape leaves, set with faceted amethysts in a grape cluster design. All 925 sterling silver. This pendant has been one of our most popular designs - and always gets loads of compliments! A beautiful gift - and we'll gift wrap it for free.

Silver Polishing Cloth

2008-11-19T11:51:00.001-08:00

Keep your jewelry sparkling, brilliant and beautiful with our favorite polishing cloth. The yellow Sunshine Polishing Cloth has polishing agents and cleaners impregnated into the cloth. Use on your silver, gold and gemstones for a bright, clean finish. We've used this for years and now this wonderful jewelry polishing cloth is available from us for just $3.75.

Gemstone Bracelets

2008-07-02T10:01:00.000-07:00

Looking for the perfect gift for a special woman? Not sure which kind of earrings she likes? Confused about what length and type of necklace fits her best?

Wonder no more. Bracelets are the perfect jewelry gift. They look great on everyone!

If you really want your gift to impress, choose genuine gemstone bracelets. You can find them in a rainbow of colors she likes and wears. And a gemstone bracelet just may be the jewelry that she adores, but will not buy for herself.

Beautiful Silver Jewelry has sterling silver bracelets in beautiful green peridot, red garnet, purple amethyst, yellow citrine, sky-blue topaz and a bevy of gemstone combinations that are sure to delight!

Show Your Love On Mother's Day with Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewelry

2008-04-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

Trying to figure out just what to get Mom on Mother's Day?
Sterling silver jewelry set with genuine gemstones would be perfect! Sterling silver is now the most fashionable jewelry trend - it looks great with every style, day into evening. And with the skyrocketing prices of gold, sterling silver jewelry is the most affordable precious metal jewelry you can buy.

Don't you think Mom will love getting gemstones in her favorite color? If she loves pink, choose the lovely rose quartz gemstone. If green is her passion, choose peridot. A pretty yellow gemstone is citrine. Dark blue can be iolite or lapis lazuli.

If Mom loves purple, if she wears pastels, she'll love our big selection of amethyst jewelry. Our unique green kyanite is shot with black lines and the necklace, earring and bracelet are accented with pearls. Black onyx jewelry looks cool, artsy and sophisticated. And if she loves pearls, our pearl earrings and necklaces will be a hit. Does she consider jade lucky? If so, give Mom our jade, amethyst and freshwater pearl necklace.

If Mom loves diamonds, be sure to see our cubic zirconia collection. We use only the finest, premium CZs - and she will be wowed by it's supremely elegant look.

Can't figure out if the earrings work or the pendant is just right? Then choose a bracelet!! We've got amazing sterling silver bracelets set with the most gorgeous gemstones - it's the perfect present for Mom!

Customer's Favorite Gemstone Jewelry Designs

2008-03-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

Beautiful emerald-cut blue topaz and pearl earrings are just one of our customer's favorite jewelry designs! From our Allure garnet earrings and pendant necklace to our blue topaz bracelet to our moonstone pendants, you'll find something to love in our FAVORITE SILVER JEWELRY

Special Valentine's Day Jewelry

2008-01-19T08:20:00.000-08:00

Show your love with sterling silver jewelry! Luscious red garnet gemstones set in sparkling silver will make her Valentine's day the best ever. Check out our sterling silver heart pendants as well as our celtic heart earrings on our special Valentines Day Silver Jewelry
section. Affordable for you and a lasting way to say "I Love You!".

Sterling Silver Gemstone Bracelet

2007-11-25T08:23:00.001-08:00

Beautiful gemstone bracelet has Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodonite and Carnelian gems and accented by 925 sterling silver beads and caps. This lovely bracelet is 7" and has a pretty 'T' and circle closure.

Blue Topaz and Amethyst Designer Bracelet in Sterling Silver

2007-11-25T08:15:00.000-08:00

Our custom-created 'Elegance' Gemstone Bracelet has 3 beautiful square-cut faceted sky blue topaz and 2 round amethyst gems. This highly polished, quality bracelet is a rich addition your jewelry wardrobe and is the exclusive design of Beautiful Silver Jewelry.
Bracelet has a secure T-closure and is adjustable from 7 1/4" to 8" . These are all genuine gemstones set in 925 sterling silver. A matching pendant necklace is available.

Sterling Silver Pear Drop Gemstone Jewelry

2007-11-25T08:11:00.001-08:00

Our Natalie Designer Jewelry Collection of pear drop jewelry is a classic! It has gorgeous faceted pear-cut gemstones artfully set in 925 sterling silver! These handcrafted earrings and pendant are available in your choice of gorgeous gemstones: amethyst, sky-blue topaz, citrine, garnet and green quartz as well as cubic zirconia. This is a custom design from Beautiful Silver Jewelry and one that you won't find anywhere else! (Click image for more info.)

Handmade Sterling Silver Chandelier Pearl Earrings

2007-10-26T06:59:00.000-07:00

Wow, these beautiful earrings are chandelier length circles of sterling silver set with a total of 10 hanging freshwater pearls. And round freshwater pearls hang below the earwires. These earrings swing and sway with your every move - look fantastic with everything! Handcrafted in my own design and not found anywhere else but BeautifulSilverJewelry.com
Best,
Jane

Sterling Silver Oval Garnet Pendant

2007-09-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

Seems that almost everybody loves garnets. The rich red garnet is one of our most popular gemstones - not just in January (garnet is January's birthstone) but all year round. We've added a pretty garnet necklace to our collection: it's a faceted oval garnet pendant that has a sterling silver embellished frame of leaves, dots and curves. See it at Oval Garnet Pendant Necklace And view all our garnet earrings, bracelets and necklaces at Garnet Jewelry

Have a great day!
Jane

Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst and Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

2007-09-11T21:11:00.001-07:00

Faceted gemstones shine in this new pendant: a large 1/2 inch wide square-cut garnet is the showpiece and is accented by two faceted round citrine gemstones, a trillion-cut faceted amethyst ending with a white pearl.

Handcrafted in all 925 sterling silver, designed by yours truly. This is a gorgeous pendant necklace - one you'll not find anywhere else. And it comes on an Italian 18 inch sterling silver snake chain - or a 16 inch if you'd like it shorter.

Cheers.
Jane

Bridesmaid's Gifts of Gemstone Jewelry

2007-09-07T08:31:00.000-07:00

Give your bridesmaid's a gift they'll treasure: sterling silver jewelry with gemstones to match your wedding colors.

From garnet red to amethyst purple to the sky blue of blue topaz to the pale yellow gold of citrine - you can find your wedding colors in our vast array of gemstone jewels.

What better gift to give than designer-created sterling silver gemstone jewelry?

P.S. we gift wrap in a pretty silver foil box with silver bow - for free!

Visit Bridesmaid's Jewelry at Beautiful Silver Jewelry

Sterling Silver Malachite Pendant Necklace

2007-09-07T08:21:00.001-07:00

Another very popular green gemstone is Malachite. It has waves of light and dark green minerals which look great next to sterling silver. Our new Malachite Pendant Necklace has accents of sterling silver leaves and silver decorations surrounding it.

Sterling Silver Peridot Earrings

2007-09-07T08:17:00.001-07:00

I did just get the Peridot Dangle Earrings on the website. They're really cute and, if you like long earrings, you'll love the look of these swingy gemstone-sparkly green peridot earrings!

Green Kyanite Jewelry

2007-09-06T14:34:00.000-07:00

The gorgeous kyanite gemstone is a translucent green color and is shot through with darker green crystals in intricate lines and patterns. (Kyanite is normally blue in color and the rarer type of this gemstone is green.)

We are excited to now offer green kyanite earrings, a 16 inch necklace and an adjustable-size bracelet in sterling silver. These pieces also have lovely green adventurine and white freshwater pearl accents.

Kyanite is a also a metaphysical stone that helps communication, encourages calm tranquillity and helps in meditation and dream recall.

Check out our newest jewelry - just added today at Kyanite Jewelry and let us know what you think!

BTW - kyanite is pronounced KY-a-nite !

Jane

Life of A Silver Jewelry Designer

2007-09-05T10:09:00.000-07:00

It's only the beginning of September and I've been thinking of December for about five months now. The holiday season is fast approaching and I've been creating my new jewelry designs to offer at BeautifulSilverJewelry.com. From jewelry design and creation to photographing to writing to adding to the website, it starts in January and ends in December.

There are new sterling silver gemstone designs are ready and waiting, if I can just get enough time to add them to the site!

More smoky topaz earrings and necklace, more garnet jewelry, silver hoop earrings, awesome pearl chandelier earrings to come!

I'll keep you posted on the new arrivals.

So, back to work....
Jane

Looking for that perfect gift? Think jewelry!

2007-08-24T04:58:00.000-07:00

Give the perfect gift that says how much you love her!

Think jewelry! And every time she wears her beautiful gift she'll think of you.

She'll remember you and love you for taking the time to get her just the earrings necklace or bracelet she adores.

You'll want to visit BeautifulSilverJewelry.com and find your perfect someone a beautiful gemstone like garnet, amethyst, blue topaz, black onyx, moonstone (and more) designed our own jewelry designer at BeautifulSilverJewelry.com. and set in sterling silver.

She'll love you for it and will treasure your gift forever!

Birthstone? Zodiac Gemstone? Which Gemstone To Choose?

2007-04-20T10:35:00.000-07:00

The age-old question of which gems suit which people, or which gemstone above all others corresponds to a particular character has lost none of its importance of the last seven thousand years.

Although magic has lost its power for many people, the increasing individuality has rediscovered and reevaluated the special nature of the treasures of gemstones.

Random gemstone categorization of this type have always made it difficult for jewelers to provide their customers with ornamental gems which suited them. The result was a wealth and confusion of equally valid birthstone charts that a specially convened world conference of jewelers was called upon to decide which gem should be assigned to which month. However, the 1913 jewelers' convention was unable to reach a decision. They allowed the different rulings to remain in place.

The ancient order of the Babylonians (this was when the signs of the zodiac and birthstones first emerged) was only retained for a few gemstones. Nevertheless some jewels had already been assigned to specific signs of the zodiac with a certain amount of regularity for centuries.

Multi-Gemstone Bracelet

Birthstone Gemstone Chart

January's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Garnet
Traditional Birthstone - Garnet

February's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Amethyst
Traditional Birthstone - Amethyst

March's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Aquamarine (Similar color: Blue Topaz)
Traditional Birthstone - Bloodstone

April's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Diamond (see CZ Jewelry)
Traditional Birthstone - Diamond (see CZ Jewelry)

May's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Emerald -- Similar color: Peridot
Traditional Birthstone - Emerald -- Similar color: Peridot

June's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone -Pearl or Moonstone or Alexandrite
Traditional Birthstone - Alexandrite

July's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Ruby -- (Similar color Garnet)
Traditional Birthstone - Ruby -- (Similar color Garnet)

August's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Peridot, Jade
Traditional Birthstone - Sardonyx

September's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Sapphire (Similar color Iolite)
Traditional Birthstone - Sapphire

October's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Opal
Traditional Birthstone - Tourmaline

November's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Yellow Topaz (Similar Citrine or Smoky Topaz)
Traditional Birthstone - Citrine

December's Birthstone
Modern Birthstone - Blue Topaz or Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli
Traditional Birthstone - Zircon (a gemstone, not synthetic cubic zirconia)

Zodiac Sign - Zodiac Date --- Gemstones & Alternate Gemstone

Aquarius - Jan. 21 - Feb.18 --- Garnet & Amethyst

Pisces - Feb. 19 - Mar. 20 --- Amethyst & Jade

Aires - Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 --- Bloodstone & Diamond (see our brilliant cz's)

Taurus - Apr. 21 - May 21 --- Sapphire (similar color Iolite) & Rose Quartz, Amber

Gemini - May 22 - Jun. 21 --- Agate & Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl

Cancer - Jun. 22 - Jul. 22 --- Emerald (similar color Peridot) & Moonstone, Pearl

Leo - Jul. 23 - Aug. 23 --- Black Onyx & Golden Topaz

Virgo - Aug. 24 - Sep.22 --- Carnelian & Jade

Libra - Sep. 23 - Oct. 23 --- Peridot & Lapis

Scorpio - Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 --- Beryl & Blue Topaz

Sagittarius - Nov. 23 --- Dec. 21 - Blue Topaz & Amethyst

Capricorn - Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 --- Ruby & Garnet, Black Onyx

shown: Iolite and Peridot Gemstone Bracelet

Glossary of Gemstone Terms

2007-04-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

Gemstone and Jewelry Glossary of Terms

The minerals of the earth provide priceless treasure - however, few minerals are used just as they come from the ground, most require some changes to make them useful. Gemstones must be cut and polished before their true beauty shows.

Alloy - a mixture of two or more metals or a mixture of a metal with another substance. 925 sterling silver is actually a combination of 92.5% silver and an alloy of 7.5% of copper or another metal. The addition of the alloy helps to enhance your silver jewelry and does not in any way detract from its quality.

Cabochon - a gem cut so that the stone has a smooth rounded top, a flat bottom and no facets. The usual shape for cabochons are round or oval, though they may be found in other distictive shapes.

Carat - the unit of weight for gems. One carat equals 0.2 grams (0.007 ounces) or 200 milligrams.

Clarity - a measure of how clear and free of flaws a gemstone is.

Cut - the shape in which a gem is finished. Common cuts include the round, marquis, pear, heart and emerald. A person who cuts and polishes gemstones is called a lapidary. There are two basic types of finished stones: faceted stones and cabachons.

Facet - (noun) one of the small, flat, polished surfaces on a cut gem.

Facet - (verb) to cut or grind facets on a gemstone.

Gem - a beautiful, rare and durable mineral that has been cut and polished for use as a jewel.

Girdle - the wides section of a faceted stone. The top and bottom facets come together at the girdle.

Luster - the way the surface of a stone looks when it reflects light.

Minerals - solid materials that naturally occur on Earth, other planets, moons and meteorites. There are approximately 3,000 different kinds of minerals on Earth, but only about a hundred are common.

Vitreous - have a glassy luster.

For more information on minerals visit:
Minerals - Wikipedia

February's Birthstone Is Amethyst

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The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers.

Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. And, because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, the amethyst gemstone was very important in the ornamentation in the churches in the Middle Ages.

In the past, great importance was attached to protection against passion: people hoped that by wearing an amethyst ring, they would be able to control their own boiling blood.

Amethyst was considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst jewelry.

The amethyst gemstone is said to bring serenity and calm, to enhance one's ability to assimilate new ideas, and to assist during meditation.

Ancient Amethyst Lore

The ancient Greeks left us this myth about how amethyst got it's color. An angry Greek god, Bacchus, swore to have his tigers eat the first person he saw. He spotted a girl named Amethyst walking in the forest and had his beasts attack. The maiden called to the goddess Diana for help. Diana changed the girl into a statue to save her from being eaten. Bacchus was then sorry for Amethyst and poured wine on her stone image, staining it purple. This may have some connection to the legend that wearing amethyst will prevent you from getting drunk. The Greek word amethystos means "not drunk".

February's Birthstone is the Amethyst as well as Aquarius' Zodiac Gemstone

Birthstones may also be selected based on the Day-Of-Birth and Wednesday is the Amethyst gem.

If the February born shall find
Sincerity and piece of mind
Freedom from passion and from care
If she the Amethyst will wear.
---Trad birthstone rhyme

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Amazing Silver Jewelry

2007-04-10T13:28:00.000-07:00

Silver, along with precious and semi-precious gemstones, is valued for it's strength, beauty and value.

Silver jewelry has been shown adorning the human form in the various records of history for as long as we have had recorded history. And, probably, long before that.

Silver jewelry, with or without gemstones, has been worn and displayed throughout generations of people across all nations from kings and queens to the 'man on the street'.

Jewelry is one of the preferred ways to display one's own creative inspirations, beauty and style in a very personal art form.

In fashion we tend to look at clothing, hair styles and makeup first, but it's the jewelry that makes such a lasting statement. It's a beautiful adornment, a glamorous statement, as well as a loving memento that can be passed down throughout generations.

Silver jewelry is one of the constants that remain throughout history.

What is the amazing secret of silver? It's not only its stunning, shining, lively attraction -- it is one of the commodities that existed before paper money, and silver will retain it's value long after currencies are gone.

Visit us at BeautifulSilverJewelry.com to view our distinctive, designer-created silver gemstone jewelry.

Press Release for Beautiful Silver Jewelry.com

2007-02-14T07:21:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Silver Jewelry.com (http://beautifulsilverjewelry.com) carries handcrafted designs that can't be found in any mall or department store. They're sold exclusively on the Internet at www.beautifulsilverjewelry.com, one of the most popular jewelry sites online.

"Our designs are tasteful, elegant, where we're added our own approach to classic motifs, with a custom flair," Ingraham says. we offer a wide variety of pendants, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Each piece features dramatic sterling silver settings for some of the world's most brilliantly-colored gemstones: in combinations of blue topaz, garnet citrine, iolite, amethyst, peridot, green quartz and multi gemstone combinations. We also carry luminescent moonstone and elegant black onyx and lapis luzuli.

Ingraham's Internet-only approach is succeeding. The site's sales from repeat customers are one of their fastest growing segments. "Once new customers have the jewelry in their hands, they often return to her site to order more," says Ingraham. "It's difficult for anyone to order something so delicate and personal from the Internet without seeing it in person. But once
they see our quality, they're always very pleased."

How can an online site compete with stores where customers can see the products in person? "This is one of the benefits we have. Because we don't pay thousands a month in rent like stores do, our site can offer much higher quality jewelry than stores can at prices they can't come close to."

"I get many emails from delighted customers who love their new jewelry. That's why it feels so great to be in this business."

December's Birthstone is Blue Topaz

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December babies are very lucky to have the beautiful Blue Topaz as their gemstone.

Blue topaz is similar in color to aquamarine....i t's a goregous blue color in varying degrees of blue.

Blue topaz is the Zodiac Gemstone for Sagittarius. And, if you were born on a Friday, blue topaz is Friday's Day-Of-Birth Gemstone.

Blue topaz is said to enhance one's communicative abilities, helping to more easily and clearly express oneself. And blue topaz is also believed to enhance one's spiritual potential, to increase inteligence and creativity, and to impart wisdom and wealth!
Possibly the most famous topaz of all is a large gemstones that is set in the Portuguese Crown and was once mistaken for a diamond.

View blue topaz earrings, necklaces and bracelets set in sterling silver at Beautiful Blue Topaz Jewelry

925 Sterling Silver Explained

2006-03-07T23:40:00.000-08:00

Sterling silver jewelry is also known as 925 silver and is 92.5 percent pure silver. The remaining 7.5 percent of alloy, usually copper, is added to strengthen the silver.

If the silver content was higher than 92.5%, the silver itself would be too soft and it would soften, bend and show scratches and mars. This mix of silver and alloy keeps the silver bright and shiny, yet tough and long-lasting.

Visit us at BEAUTIFUL SILVER JEWELRY.COM - for a look at all of our earrings, bracelets, necklaces, chains and rings in sterling silver.

You'll find great silver jewelry as well as gemstone jewelry with a rainbow of genuine gemstones: garnet, amethyst, citrine, peridot, moonstone, iolite, peridot, pearls, red coral and much more. And don't forget to view our newest jewelry designs for our latest earring, pendant, necklace and bracelet creations... all in 925 sterling silver, of course!

Also see our blog: Care Of Silver Jewelry

January's Birthstone is Garnet

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Beautiful, red garnets have been revered throughout history. Garnet jewelry has been found to be worn as far back as 3100 B.C. throughout Europe, Egypt and Sumeria and was very popular in ancient Rome. Native American tribes used garnets in shield decorations and jewelry as they believed garnets had strong medicinal powers and protection against poisons and wounds.

The garnet family comprises a proud variety of the noblest and finest gemstones. Despite its great wealth of colors, the classic garnet is red.

The knights of the Crusades wore them as talismans against poison and wounding. Emperor Otto received from his son the valuable carbuncle gem that adorned the form German emperor's crown under the name of "the wise one". Queen Victoria also played the role of trendsetter for the garnet gemstone. According to legend, Noah used a finely cut, glowing garnet to illuminate the ark.

Garnets are said to enhance creativity and understanding, and to bring success in business. It is also said to symbolize happiness, love and friendships.

BIRTHSTONE: Garnet is January's Modern and Traditional Birthstone

ZODIAC STONE: An astrologic version of birthstones, selecting gemstones by astrological sign. Capricorn - (December 21 to January 21) - Garnet

DAY-OF-BIRTH STONE: Birthstones may also be selected based on the day of the week of birth. Garnet is Tuesday's day-of-birth stone.

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Care Of Silver Jewelry

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Wear your jewelry to help prevent tarnish!
Over time oxidation reactions can occur in silver jewelry, especially with sulfur and oxygen, causing silver to become tarnished.
Wearing and handling will slow the oxidation process and keep your silver polished, shiny and beautiful. It will eventually develop a beautiful silver patina. Enjoy wearing your jewelry - don't keep it tucked away just for special occasions!

Store correctly to minimize tarnish and scratches
Minimize tarnish as well as scratches by storing your jewelry in individual small plastic bags, as well as separate compartments in your jewelry box. Consider investing in a jewelry box that is lined with a 'tarnish-free' material to keep your silver bright and sparkling.

There are also anti-tarnish paper strips that you can place inside your jewelry box. Cut the strips into small pieces and place one in each small plastic bag with your jewelry. You'll find these strips at at a craft or hardware store.

Use a polishing cloth
One of the best way to clean your jewelry is with a professional jewelry polishing cloth. The cloth is treated with cleaning chemicals and not only will the cloth last a long time, it will give you an amazing shine each and every time. Silver polishing cloths are available at major supermarkets, at hardware stores and at jewelry stores. We prefer the yellow Sunshine Polishing Cloth - it's is the polishing cloth of choice at Beautiful Silver Jewelry.com. Give your jewelry a polish after wearing, and before you place it in its plastic bag. This remove oils, fingerprints and dust, and will keep your jewelry in pristine condition.

Minerals spas are great - just remove your silver before you jump in!
Please don't ever wear your silver jewelry in a mineral spa - your jewelry will turn very black.

Please don't dip!
Please.... never dip any silver jewelry in 'dip' solutions or commercial cleaning solutions even though it may say that it is for silver jewelry. Dip cleaners will work the first few times, but after that the silver jewelry may turn in color and will never look the same. And the gemstones in your silver jewelry may be damaged from the dip solution.

We do not recommend cleaning your jewelry with toothpaste and a toothbrush as this will scratch the silver.

Visit a jeweler
Take your jewelry to a jeweler about once a year. He or she will polish it and will also check the settings for your gemstones - a wise investment.

Take care of your silver jewelry now - it will last a lifetime and can be passed down as heirloom jewelry for future generations.