Exodus 28: 4-22, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41

Verse 1 - MOREOVER thou shalt make the tabernacle with … ten … curtains of fine twined line, … and blue, … and purple, … and scarlet: … with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.

ten - The cardinal number following nine and preceding eleven, or any of the symbols or combinations of symbols

blue - Having the color of the clear sky. Faithful, genuine; Devoted to literature. A blueprint, severe, strict.

purple - A color of red and blue; royal power or dignity; preeminence in rank or wealth

scarlet - A brilliant red, inclining to orange.

Verse 4 - And thou shalt make hoops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the utter most edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

one - A unit; a single individual or object

second - Next in order, authority, responsibility, below the first or best, Identical in character with someone; supporter or assistant; promote; encourage; place, rank; AID, HELP

Verse 6 - And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one tabernacle.

fifty - Ten more than forty or five times ten

gold - yellow color, very heavy. Wealth; riches. golden-yellow color.

Verse 19 - And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.

forty - Ten more than thirty, or four times ten. Ten plus thirty, four times ten.

Silver - Ready cash or change; money. Currency. Silver color. Silverware.

twenty - Ten plus ten.

Verse 20 - And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards:

Verse 31 - And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

Verse 32 - And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold: their hooks shall be of gold, upon the four sockets of silver.

four - One more than three; two times two; two plus two

Verse 36 - And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.

Verse 37 - And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

five - The cardinal number following four and preceding six, or any of the symbols.

Exodus 28:4-22, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41

Verse 4 - And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

Verse 5 - And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine line.

Verse 6 - And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, of scarlet, and fine twined linen with cunning work.

Verse 7 - It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.

Verse 8 - And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

Verse 9 - And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:

two - One more than one

onyx - Quartz consisting of layers of different colors

stones - A gravestone; A precious stone; gem. A measure of weight.

Verse 10 - Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

six - The cardinal number following five and preceding seven; or any of the symbols.

Verse 11 - With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.

Verse 12 - And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.

Verse 13 - And thou shalt make ouches of gold.

Verse 14 - And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.

Verse 15 - And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined line, shalt thou make it.

Verse 16 - Foursquare it shall being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.

Foursquare

doubled - Twice as much. Having two; pairs; coupled. Twice as large, heavy, many. A two-base hit in baseball. A double star. A church feast at which the chant is said both before and after the psalms.

Verse 17 - And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.

sardius - A stone in the breastplate of the Hebrew high priest.

topaz - A yellow sapphire. Citrine. Brilliant green - and - gold plumage. Brownish-gold color, the color of the mineral.

carbuncle - A red garnet, any gem of brilliant fire and deep-red color.

Verse 18 - And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

emerald - A bright green, one of the most highly valued gems. In the Bible, an unidentified precious stone. A rich and vivid green. Of a rich green color.

sapphire - Usually blue. Deep pure blue.

diamond - Valuable gem with a beautiful display of colors. To adorn with diamonds. The square enclosed by the lines between the bases on a baseball field.

Verse 19 - And the third row a beryl, an ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

ligure - A precious stone, possibly the jacinth, worn by the High Priest of ancient Israel.

jacinth - The mineral zircon: a gem stone. A hyacinth.

hyacinth - A gem, bluish-violet, sapphire, brownish, reddish or orange zircon.

agate - A gem

amethyst - Clear purple or violet color;; a precious stone. A blue-red color.

Verse 20 - And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.

fourth - Next in order after third. In the fourth order, rank, or place.

beryl - Aquamarine and emerald are used as gems. A green or emerald-green, light-blue, yellow, pink or white.

jasper - Usually red, brown, or yellow color of quartz of a high polish. A stone in the breastplate of the high priest.

Verse 21 - And the stones shall be with the name of the children of Israel, twelve according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; everyone with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.

twelve - The sum of ten and two. Six twice.

Verse 22 - And thou shalt make the breastplate chains at the ends of wreathen work of pure gold.

Verse 28 - And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod.

Verse 31 - And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Verse 33 - And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:

Verse 36 - And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

Verse 39 - And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine line, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework.

Verse 41 - And thou shalt put them upon Aaron they brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

Scripture reference taken/used from KJV, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN

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When customers call Shenoa about possible purchases, they often ask what would be best for different romantic occasions. For example, people know that they will only have one chance to ask someone to marry them for the first time. Though love can conquer all, the right engagement ring can help tip the scales toward not having anything that needs conquering. Planning on putting an engagement ring on someone’s finger can often be nerve wracking enough, and it can certainly help to know that you’ve probably chosen just the right ring for the occasion. The people at Shenoa understand what is behind the choice of an engagement ring or engagement and wedding ring set, and they work hard to help buyers make the right choice the first time.

It isn’t just engagement rings that should take careful consideration. Birthday jewelry, anniversary rings, or simply gifts of diamond jewelry or other types of fine jewelry are purchased for many different reasons; many of them romantically based. If you have been lucky enough to have been happily married to the same person for 60 years, you have reached your diamond anniversary. Anyone who thinks that there is no romance in a marriage that has lasted that long is wrong. What is more romantic than a couple who has been devoted to each other for 60 years?

Interesting Facts About Diamonds:

Electrical conductivity

Other specialized applications also exist or are being developed, including use as semiconductors: some blue diamonds are natural semiconductors, in contrast to most other diamonds, which are excellent electrical insulators. The conductivity and blue color originate from the boron impurity. Boron substitutes for carbon atoms in the diamond lattice, donating a hole into the valence band.
Substantial conductivity is commonly observed in nominally undoped diamond grown by chemical vapor deposition. This conductivity is associated with hydrogen-related species adsorbed at the surface, and it can be removed by annealing or other surface treatments.

Toughness

Toughness relates to a material’s ability to resist breakage from forceful impact. The toughness of natural diamond has been measured as 2.0 MPa m1/2, and the critical stress intensity factor is 3.4 MN m-3/2. Those values are good compared to other gemstones, but poor compared to most engineering materials. As with any material, the macroscopic geometry of a diamond contributes to its resistance to breakage. Diamond has a cleavage plane and is therefore more fragile in some orientations than others. Diamond cutters use this attribute to cleave some stones, prior to faceting.

Color

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Gem quality diamond may be colorless or occur in any hue including the non-spectral hues of gray, brown and black. Diamond is the only gemstone composed of a single element, carbon. The diamond crystal lattice is exceptionally strong and only atoms of nitrogen, boron, hydrogen, phosphorus and maybe beryllium can be introduced into diamond during the growth at significant concentrations. Transition metals Ni and Co, which are commonly used for growth of synthetic diamond by the high-pressure high-temperature techniques, have been detected in diamond as individual atoms, however the maximum concentration is 0.01% for Ni and even much less for Co. Note however, that virtually any element can be introduced in diamond by ion implantation.

Nitrogen is by far the most common impurity found in gem diamonds. Nitrogen is responsible for the yellow and brown in diamonds. Boron is responsible for the gray blue colors. Color in diamond has two additional sources: irradiation (usually by alpha particles), that causes the color in green diamonds; and physical deformation of the diamond crystal known as plastic deformation. Plastic deformation is the cause of color in some brown and perhaps pink and red diamonds. In order of rarity, colorless diamond, by far the most common, is followed by yellow and brown, by far the most common colors, then by blue, green, black, translucent white, pink, violet, orange, purple, and the rarest, red. “Black,” or Carbonado, diamonds are not truly black, but rather contain numerous dark inclusions that give the gems their dark appearance. Colored diamonds contain impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration, while pure or nearly pure diamonds are transparent and colorless. Most diamond impurities replace a carbon atom in the crystal lattice, known as a carbon flaw. The most common impurity, nitrogen, causes a slight to intense yellow coloration depending upon the type and concentration of nitrogen present. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) classifies low saturation yellow and brown diamonds as diamonds in the normal color range, and applies a grading scale from ‘D’ (colorless) to ‘Z’ (light yellow). Diamonds of a different color, such as blue, are called fancy colored diamonds, and fall under a different grading scale.
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A princess cut diamond is a rectangular or octagonal shape. It typically has 76 facets, but there are a few variations on the theme:

58 facets (33 pavilion, 21 crown, 4 girdle)
50 facets (25 pavilion, 21 crown, 4 girdle)
Up to 144 facets, dependent upon the cut of the pavilion

Experts say that a princess cut diamond should really be a square, with a 1:1 ratio of length to width. But they usually aren’t a perfect square, so don’t worry about finding one that is.

The cut of a diamond is one of the four Cs of the gemstone world. The other Cs are color, clarity, and carat weight. If you select a princess cut diamond for your engagement ring, you should choose a “colorless” diamond if possible. However, if you want a colored diamond or can’t find a colorless one within your budget (since they are the most expensive), avoid getting yellow princess cuts. These tend to be murkier in clarity than other diamonds of this cut. Brown or “chocolate” diamonds are in vogue these days and they are less expensive than other diamonds of similar carat weight.

Carat weight is considered the most important of the Cs. Some people think that wearing diamonds with more carat weight is more impressive, and it might make a diamond look more dazzling in many instances, but with the princess cut it’s not really necessary to have a diamond of more than one carat for it to look exquisite, and even less than a carat is beautiful if the color and clarity of the gemstone are good. This is important for your budget considerations, since more carat weight raises the price of a diamond.

If you’re going to try to get a princess cut diamond engagement ring, find a jeweler that has many different rings for you to choose from. You could also look for a loose princess cut diamond and then find a jeweler who will set it for you. Remember to first know your budget before you go shopping so that you don’t overspend. Do your research ahead of time to see what you can afford in a princess cut diamond ring. If you get a loose stone and have it set, stick with a white gold or platinum band.

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The Mughals left behind the meenakari influence and Indian jewellery based on this is seen extensively in the Northern parts. An abundance of these meenakari work jewellery can be seen in Jaipur, parts of central India and most of Northern India.

Besides the traditional forms of jewellery there is the stylish fashion jewellery which is an emerging concept in accessories. Womens jewellery has a wide miscellany based on the metal and embellishments like gemstones etc. Emerald, pearl, corals and other precious stones are generally used in Indian jewellery for women.

The most widely seen womens jewellery includes those made from pearl. They may be made more attractive with precious stones like rubies, and garnets. This is seen in Kundan jewellery and authentic Rajasthani jewellery.

Diamond jewellery made out of 18K gold is yet another favorite in India. In addition to this, there is diamond studded platinum jewelry which is not just exquisite but has a classy touch to it. Platinum bands for men, finger ring and neck chain constitute mens jewellery in platinum.

Pieces of Indian jewellery that have a religious significance like pendants of idols, the holy cross or any other religious motifs are certainly in vogue. Lately, designer jewellery by big names like Gitanjali, Ddamas, Sangini and many more are gaining huge popularity. They are subtle with designs that entice and complement contemporary dressing. This type of Indian jewellery is indeed suitable for fusion and western outfits although the trend to wear them for social outings is certainly in vogue.

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Bold costume pieces are meant to be exaggerated. They are meant to be over-the-top and even a bit gaudy. With one necklace, bracelet or necklace, you can create a focal point for your outfit, as an accessory that simply can’t be ignored. Best of all, you can get the look for just a fraction of the cost of the real-thing. No one will care that the gems aren’t real, but they will surely notice your great sense of style.

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The Deep Value

The average peridot is a light lime green color but rare occasions find this beautiful gem in deep, rich green that rivals that of the emerald and is easily mistaken for the more expensive stone. The main difference between emeralds and peridot is the shine. Emeralds have a crystal like shine that sparkles where peridot should have a smooth, silky, velvet appearance. The most sought after color is a grass green stone with no yellow undertones.

Caution for Care

The peridot is a relatively fragile gemstone that is given a hardness value of 6.5 on a scale of 1-10. This makes it hardy enough for careful wear but should always be shielded from bumps, and rough wear. Remove all peridot jewelry before heavy work or rough play. Like many precious gems long term exposure to bright light or direct heat can cause fading. Proper storage can prevent many of the problems of fading in peridot jewelry.

Due to its softer nature peridot jewelry should be wrapped or kept separate from other jewelry when placed in a box or other storage container so that other stones do not mar its surface. Peridots should never be cleaned in ultrasonic cleaners or steam cleaners often used in either commercial or home jewelry care.

The Peridot Mystique

Through the years man has believed peridot to have the ability to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and prosperity. Who doesn’t want those? It is a popular gemstone for the believed aspects of luck as much as it is for its inordinate beauty. Peridot is also thought to calm anger, sooth jagged nerves, and rid the wearer of negativity while attracting love. At one time it was thought that ingesting ground peridot would cure asthma.

Quality

Judged on clarity and color the deeper green the better with peridot jewelry. The next deciding factor in value for this gemstone is clarity. Close examination for blurry appearance, dark spots, cuts, or scratches. It is also important to check for a uniform ‘clean’ color.

Ask the seller if the gem has been treated as many peridots are coated with oils, wax, or other substances to smooth the surface and enhance or even out the color. These coatings are likely to wear over time reducing the value of the gemstone.

Typical inclusions (mars to the quality) of peridot are ribbon-like veils of milky white color like veins running through the stone, specks caused by biotite deposits, and ‘lili-pads’ that look like fried eggs, or shaped like spaceships inside the gem caused by liquid gas trapped inside. It is virtually impossible to find a peridot without any imperfection but the least amounts visible to the naked eye are more valuable stones.

Mars in a peridot appearance will be magnified greatly by its birefringence. Birefringence creates a mirroring of the cuts of the stone when looked through and will also double or magnify the appearance of cuts and scratches inside as well as other inclusions.

Any cracks, scratches, or cuts inside the gem that appear to come near the surface should be strictly avoided as they are likely to spread and cause cracks and chips on the outer surface over time.

Intrinsic Value

Peridot like any other gemstone has great sentimental and intrinsic value. While it is less rare than many precious gems a good quality stone that is properly cared for will continue to appreciate over time while providing a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear and show off.

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The price per carat of different gemstones can vary enormously, literally from $1 a carat to tens of thousands. Many factors influence the price per carat. Here is a brief summary of the factors that determine gem prices:

1. Gem Variety

Some rare gemstone varieties — such as sapphire, ruby, emerald, tsavorite garnet, tanzanite, spinel and alexandrite — command a premium price in the market. Other varieties, such as many types of quartz, are abundant in many locations around the world, and prices are much lower.

2. Color

In colored gemstones it is color that is the single most important factor in determining value. Ideal colors vary by gem variety of course, but generally the colors that are most highly regarded are intense, vivid and pure. Gems that are too light or too dark are usually less expensive than those of medium tone.

3. Clarity

A gemstone that is perfectly clean, with no visible inclusions, will be priced higher. In general, the cleaner the stone, the better it’s brilliance. However, inclusions that don’t interfere with the brilliance and sparkle of a gem will not affect its value significantly.

4. Cut and Polish

Gemstones should be cut with proper proportions to maximize the light that is returned to the eye. But gem cutters or often have to make compromises when cutting a particular stone. If the gem color is quite light, cutting a deeper stone will provide a richer color. Conversely, a dark tone can be lightened by making a shallower cut. But in every case, the facets should meet cleanly and the surface should be well polished with no scratches.

5. Size

For some gemstone varieties, such as quartz, the price per carat is fairly constant as the weight of the stone increases. But in the case of many rarer gems, price increases in a non-linear way as the weight increases. Not only are larger stones much more expensive, but gems cut in stock sizes — what are known in the trade as calibrated sizes — also tend to be more expensive. This is because more material has to be removed to achieve the calibrated size.

6. Shape

Some shapes tend to be priced higher than others, in part because of demand and in part because of material issues in cutting the specific shape. In general, round gems tend to command a premium in the market. Rounds are much less common than ovals, since ovals are usually cut to preserve as much weight of the raw material as possible. Cutting a round gem normally requires a greater loss of the rough stone, and for very expensive materials like sapphire, ruby, alexandrite and others, this can have a significant effect on price.

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Designing Your Celtic Engagement Rings

Once you’ve decided you love the tradition of the Irish wedding ring, you can design your own engagement ring and wedding bands to incorporate those styles.

First you begin with the precious metal that will hold the pattern and any gemstones. Rings can be fashioned out of gold, silver, or platinum. Jewelers will tell you what material best suits the stones you may be setting within the ring. Platinum for example is the perfect material for setting a high quality diamond since it will not discolour or yellow the stone as gold may.

Next the metal is moulded into the traditional woven Celtic pattern. Even an antique Celtic ring can be remade to suit the new couple’s preferences. It can be carefully resized as to not lose the pattern and it can have personal gemstones added to it.

Rings can be made in many different widths too. For example, if you have a one carat diamond, you will probably want a wider band than a ½ carat diamond would hold. That is true especially if you want to show off the intertwined pattern and not have it hidden by the stone.

Adding gems to a Celtic style ring gives you many design options. You can intersperse small stones throughout the crosses on the weaving or add one centre stone. The stone can be part of the engagement ring with a solitaire placed there, and then have either a plain Celtic band or one with several coordinating stones. The design possibilities are endless.
 
Making Your Ring a Part of the Wedding Ceremony

It is customary in many Jewish, Christian or non denominational wedding services to exchange rings. To further highlight the reason you chose a Celtic engagement ring, you can include a brief message of its meaning on your invitation.

The meaning of the intertwined or woven pattern is symbolic of the blending and joining of two lives into one never ending circle. You can further enhance this message through the music you choose for your ceremony.

Irish or not, using Celtic engagement rings and Irish music will make any wedding ceremony and reception special. This is a day to always remember and the rings you wear will be a part of that memory long after the champagne is gone and the guests have returned home. Keep the feelings you have on that day a part of everyday with the symbolic ring style.

By: Clinton Maxwell

Celtic Engagement Rings

There are several types of Celtic engagement rings, from a simple band to more elaborate designs. Familiarize yourself with the following types of Celtic rings to find the perfect style to use for an engagement ring.

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Wedding rings are considered by many to represent eternity, a never ending circle. For those couple seeking extra symbolism, a Celtic wedding ring may be perfect. There are many different styles of Celtic wedding bands, ranging from the Claddagh ring … these styles of wedding and engagement rings can also be made with diamonds set in them. Diamonds can be placed in the middle of each knot, between each knot, or alternatively at one one or both edges of the wedding ring.

How Custom Celtic Engagement Rings Are Made

Custom Celtic engagement rings have an impact that many mass market rings lack. Many Celtic rings have to be personalized to the eventual ring wearer’s size, taste and style. Other Celtic design elements may be chosen and a unique.

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It is an interesting phenomenon, and I was surprised, myself, when I got my first call from a woman on the west coast inquiring about purchasing a gemstone ring as her engagement ring. I realize now, that while diamonds are the most popular gems for wedding and engagement jewelry, birthstone engagement rings are increasing in popularity for women for several reasons. First of all, some people always want to do things differently than others, they pride themselves on doing things out of the mainstream, and marching to their own drummer. What grander way to make a statement on your uniqueness than with a birthstone ring as your engagement ring? Secondly, a birthstone ring can potentially cost far less than traditional diamond rings, because many birthstones are semi-precious gems, which typically have a lower value because they are less rare. And finally, some woman might find the birthstone ring just layered with symbolism and sentiment.

The easiest choice for birthstone rings is to use the bride’s birthstone. You can use the birthstone as an alternative center stone instead of the traditional diamond. With regards to using birthstones in engagement rings, it is important to keep in mind the fragility of certain gems. For example, while a sapphire is very suitable to be worn as an engagement stone because of its durability, an opal or a tanzanite is not. It is something to consider, unless of course you will not be wearing your engagement ring every day. If longevity is what you are looking for in your birthstone engagement ring, try to choose a gem that can take the wear usually associated with an engagement ring.

Whatever your reason for choosing a birthstone engagement ring, the combination of semi-precious or precious stones and diamonds, are sure to make for a unique and stunning engagement ring. You can also dress it up with a matching wedding band of alternating diamonds and your birthstone gem.

Author: Wendy M. Rabbani

Interesting Trend: The Non-Traditional Engagement Ring

Discusses an interesting trend among couples purchasing engagement rings. Whereas, diamonds used to be the only way to go, more people are choosing birthstone rings as engagement rings.

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Non Traditional Engagement Rings

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Everyone has their favorite gems that make their world all the more fascinating and precious. The stones can stand alone or be combined with others to reach a new depth of enchantment. Gem stone silver rings can be displayed with one or more stones to send the paramount fashion statement desired.

Amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, garnet, peridot, sapphire, ruby, rhodolite and emerald are a few of the gemstones that can adorn the silver ring. Get them alone or in a multitude of combinations to satisfy your imagination.

Sterling silver is the ideal canvass to place the stones because its inherent soft neutrality which brings out the best in the gems. Its hard and durable surface ensures a long life for the gem stone silver rings that it’s used for. The combination is a happy marriage of natural splendor that will last for years and years.

Beyond the advantages of the sophisticated look of gem stone silver rings are their affordability. Silver, of course, is favored by many as the ultimate expression of the qualities of sophistication. This combined with the historic price advantages of silver allows for the best of both worlds.

One could also avoid the pricey option of gold with the look of silver that could also easily be thought of as white gold. Hey, what they don’t know can’t hurt them in this case. Let them think what they want!

Consider the advantages of buying gem stone silver rings from both a fashion and smart budget perspective. These can be for yourself or as impressive gifts to others. Gem stones and silver are absolutely two treasures that make wearing rings a passion unto itself!

By: Brian F Connors

Sterling Silver Bracelet With Gemstone Drops

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18k Gold Overlay Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Ring

A treasure trove of faceted oval gemstones decorates this eye-catching ring. Crafted in sterling silver with an 18 karat yellow gold overlay, it showcases eight colored gemstones (purple amethyst, gol. … 5 is that the shape is not very flattering. my finger actually looks fatter and shorter in it. also there’s only one diamond instead of three (two of them are silver studs). but who cares! it’s hard to tell at this size anyway plus the price is great (got it for $24).

Gem Stone Silver Rings are Two Treasures in One!

Consider the advantages of buying gem stone silver rings from both a fashion and smart budget perspective. These can be for yourself or as impressive gifts to others. Gem stones and silver are absolutely two treasures that make wearing.

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