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amethyst purple gemstone jewelry

preciousglows — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:24:12 CST

Amethyst is an enchanting purple gem stone that has been adored by royalty throughout history, all the way back to 3000 B.C. in Egypt. Yet despite its royal pedigree, it's surprisingly inexpensive.

Amethyst is thought to stimulate right-brain activity and psychic intuition. It also has healing properties, removing impurities from the bloodstream, strengthening immunity and relieving headaches. The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst prevented drunkenness. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos, meaning "not drunken", or "sober". Drinking wine from an amethyst receptacle was thought to allow you to drink alcohol without fear of intoxication. I could have used an amethyst glass on my last birthday!

In Greek folklore, the god of wine, Bacchus, was angry at mortal human beings and decided to send his tigers to attack the next mortal to pass by. A young woman named Amethyst crossed his path, but before Bacchus's Tigers could attack, Goddess Diana intervened, turning Amethyst into a mound of purple quartz in order to protect her. Bacchus later felt ashamed of his aggression, and cried tears of wine over Amethyst, turning her quartz body into the purple stone it is today.

While I don't believe that story literally, I do believe that amethyst purifies the bloodstream, a factor in preventing drunkenness. It also increases your intuition, perhaps bringing your mind of its drunken stupor and allowing you to discern what's happening around you.

I know you all take good care of your temples, but in the event that you do consume alcohol, consider wearing a piece of amethyst to preserve your mental edge. But don't rely on it to drive!

Gemstone Beads

preciousglows — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:51:16 CST

A gemstone is a precious or semi-precious stone used for jewelry. Scientifically, it is a mineral, rock or petrified material. Some beautiful gemstones are too soft or too fragile to be used in jewelry, for example, single-crystal rhodochrosite, but are exhibited in museums and are sought by collectors of mineral or crystal specimens.

There are natural and manmade gemstones. Natural gemstones are one of the nature’s finest creations. A genuine real gemstone is available in one piece only, meaning no two gemstones are alike. Sometimes these gemstones are further finished, dyed and stained.
History tells us that semi-precious beads have been used as both ornament and as currency. Coral, lapis and amber were used in the past, but today we there are many more options.One can find many semi-precious and precious beads. These gemstones are available in different shapes, like round, oval, rondelle, tubes and stars. Some of the most popular are oval- and bean-shaped gemstone, cube- and brick-shaped gemstone, nugget shaped, faceted cuts and button and roundel-shaped gemstones. Genuine gemstone beads include amazonite, amber, aquamarine and topaz, and are available at different prices. The prices of these beads vary in terms of the color, weight and clarity.
Gemstones have been used to make beads for ages, and every culture uses them not only as adornment but to express social circumstances, political occurrences, and religious beliefs. There are gemstones which represent planets and are believed to carry spiritual importance. They are often used to cure the alleged effects of planetary movements. One can choose a gemstone of their ruling planet, or their birthstone. These gemstones can be combined with metal and worn as a piece of jewelry as well.

About Us

preciousglows — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:10:19 CST

Semiprecious.com is now more 10 years old, yes it was started that long back and probably it must be one of the earliest jewelry stores. Anyway, this is a family run business that started by first selling only in the American continent and now it has its footprint in Europe and Australia as well. Just as the Indian shopper also gaining confidence and realising the advantages of online shopping semiprecious.com is right there at your service!.

At our jewelry store look for top of the order quality , price and service. The indian operations are being run by Smriti, yours truly. The indian operations are based out of Delhi and Jaipur.

I know most of you are aware but let me still repeat it. The internet way of selling things saves us on cost of property, electricity, manpower and you the trouble of travel, finding parking space, the crowd and heat. And then would any store have such a large a collection under one roof? Even if one does have will you ever be able to quickly and as per your wish go through his collection? The answer is no in the real shops but not here. Look around at your pace, if you are the Type A personality do it in 20 minutes, and if you are the one by one with an eye for the detail take 2 hrs! We are there to help you any time any day. Just call us or email us.
I would also like to add this is just the jewelry you can easily get in the nearest 5 star hotel. You can find the firangs freaking out on this jewelry at 10 times the price here! .Besides the international flavor of our jewelry all our cost savings and yours are yours! That is ONE simple reason why our costs are so less than the shopping arcades of Taj and Sheraton and Karol bagh brick stores.
Will be glad to get any sort of suggestions on improving our service, selection etc. Enjoy Shopping.

Semi Precious Jewelry

preciousglows — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:08:52 CST

Semiprecious.com is now more 10 years old, yes it was started that long back and probably it must be one of the earliest jewelry stores. Anyway, this is a family run business that started by first selling only in the American continent and now it has its footprint in Europe and Australia as well. Just as the Indian shopper also gaining confidence and realising the advantages of online shopping semiprecious.com is right there at your service!
At our jewelry store look for top of the order quality , price and service. The indian operations are being run by Smriti, yours truly. The indian operations are based out of Delhi and Jaipur.
I know most of you are aware but let me still repeat it. The internet way of selling things saves us on cost of property, electricity, manpower and you the trouble of travel, finding parking space, the crowd and heat. And then would any store have such a large a collection under one roof? Even if one does have will you ever be able to quickly and as per your wish go through his collection? The answer is no in the real shops but not here. Look around at your pace, if you are the Type A personality do it in 20 minutes, and if you are the one by one with an eye for the detail take 2 hrs! We are there to help you any time any day. Just call us or email us.
I would also like to add this is just the jewelry you can easily get in the nearest 5 star hotel. You can find the firangs freaking out on this jewelry at 10 times the price here! .Besides the international flavor of our jewelry all our cost savings and yours are yours! That is ONE simple reason why our costs are so less than the shopping arcades of Taj and Sheraton and Karol bagh brick stores.
Will be glad to get any sort of suggestions on improving our service, selection etc. Enjoy Shopping.

Diamond Rings

preciousglows — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:10:37 CDT

While there are many venues through which you could purchase your diamond engagement ring, you'll want to be sure you're purchasing it from only the best. Shopping online for that perfect engagement ring is a great option – not only are there many excellent vendors online, you can shop at your leisure and choose from a vast selection of quality diamond engagement rings.

When making such an important purchase as an engagement ring, you will want to take your time, do your research, and weigh your options. Making the right purchase will make that special proposal moment just perfect!

When you shop online for a diamond ring, you should be thinking about your hand shape and your personal sense of style. Part of that sense of style centers around the way you plan to wear the ring.