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| The Lore of Lapis Lazuli, December's Birthstone In the ancient world, lapis was considered as valuable as gold. Egyptians sent out legions of soldiers with traders for years to collect lapis for amulets, scarabs and for their high priests, who wore images of Mat, the goddess of truth around... |
| The History Of Diamond Engagement Rings Buying that special ring to pop the question to your partner can take much of your time, because you want things to be just perfect for them. The most popular choices in engagement rings are of course diamonds, most obviously a girl's best... |
| Essential Jewelry Tips And Suggestions Many girls spend days dreaming about their wedding day. They want to look their best. Beauty is incomplete without jewelry. Especially when it comes to a wedding, you can't imagine a bride without jewelry. Your wedding day is one of the... |
| The Myth and Lore of Amethyst: The Birthstone of February Amethyst is said to cure hangovers, bring spiritual wisdom, and even capture wild beasts, all of which may be particularly helpful if you are raising young children or working in the business world. To gain a deeper insight into how these... |
| The Myth and Lore of Opal: October's Birthstone Long, long ago, when the Earth was young and Elements were Divine, the Storm God lolled about, playing amidst the wind and clouds in his luminous sphere. The rain came down in sheets, whipped through the sky, pelting the earth. Amid the... |
| The Myth and Lore of Garnets: January's Birthstone The lore of garnets can be traced back to the ancient Greek myth of Persephone. She was the maiden daughter of Zeus, the most powerful Greek god, and Demeter, the Earth mother whose realm was plants and agriculture. Persephone was picking... |
| Myth and Lore of Diamonds: April's Birthstone The diamond - a pure, essential form of carbon set in a ring, held by a man on his knees - represents commitment, fidelity and the beauty of matrimony. But the diamond has other traditions and uses as well, long forgotten. According to Talmudic... |
| The Myth and Lore Aquamarine: March's Birthstone Try using the mystical power of aquamarine to summon the dead, or for protection against demonic spirits, suggest Albertus Magnus (1193-1280). (Kunth p. 24). But take heed that you engrave your talisman with the image of an eagle first, which can... |
| The Myth and Lore of Rubies: July's Birthstone Offer a large ruby to the Hindu deity, Krisna, the eternal child, and you will be reincarnated as an emperor. Offer a smaller ruby and in the next life, you'll be merely a king. If you believe that existence is not cyclical and have figured... |