Unique jewelry guideWelcome to the most comprehensive guide to unique jewelry online. Here you will find interesting jewelry that is hard to find anywhere else. Shop online jewelry stores Here's where you'll see the latest fashions. From fine gemstone jewelry to unique styles, you'll find what you're looking for in one of our featured online jewelry stores. Do you have more than one birthstone? Many people are familiar with modern birthstones: garnet for January, amethyst for February, Aquamarine for March. However, Indian Ayurvedic tradition has its own chosen gemstones for each birth month, as well as the ancient Romans, the Hebrews, the Italians, the Arabs and the Polish. Check out our complete list of birthstones for each month to find out if there are more gemstones for your birth month that you may not know about. There is also a wealth of information about gemstone meanings. Enchanting amber lore Amber makes very unique jewelry. Its enchantment and mystery have attracted people for 10's of thousands of years. The gem not only has a warm appearance, but it is actually warm to the touch. Find out more interesting amber facts or read some amber poetry written by an amber enthusiast. There's also helpful information on testing for real amber -- don't get fooled by an imposter! Handcrafted Mexican jewelry While taking a trip to the silver mine town of Taxco, Mexico, I fell in love with handmade Mexican jewelry. The streets there are lined with silver jewelry shops and their silversmiths are expert craftsmen. That is why a whole section of this site is devoted to Mexican jewelry. Read about my trip to Taxco, as well as helpful information about buying and caring for Mexican jewelry. Caring for your gemstone jewelry Gemstone jewelry needs a little loving care. Learn what you can do, and what to avoid, to keep your gemstone jewelry looking fabulous. This section provides general care guidelines, as well as instructions specific to 19 of the most popular stones. Click on the list of precious gemstones for specific information. What to look for in a birthstone We are offering this guide to help give you confidence buying precious birthstone jewelry. Find out how to make an informed decision when buying any of the 12 birth stones. This section covers the 4 c's - color, cut, clarity, carats - as well as other important things to know about each specific gemstone. |
