gems

For thousands of years gemstones or “gems” have attracted, mystified and enticed society. The colors and reported powers of the gems have created legendary connections to the colored gems. From the deep green of the emerald to the rich blood red of the ruby, the attraction to gems for jewelry, collection and investment has been as deep as the veins of the gems themselves.

In recent years, colored gemstones have become popular choices for engagement rings. New discoveries include the Winza ruby, which needs no alteration to be a stunning addition to the perfect ring setting.

If you want to know all the latest fashion insider information on the gems worn on the red carpet and at other celebrity events, look into the blog on Couture Gems. They offer information on the gems worn, the designers behind the gems and the legends connected to the stones. In addition there are loads of images, videos and articles on celebrity gem sightings.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “gems”

• GIA Style Card: Ancient Beauty

  
  Fashion Feed of SL — Authority: 174
  Today’s look was primarily inspired by Dutch Touch’s kohl-rimmed “Eagle” makeup, Casa Del Shai’s Nefertiti tunic and the Art Gallery of Ontario’s King Tut exhibit (November 24, 2009 – April 18, 2010) . As a long-time Egyptophile I was excited by the February opening of Rezzable’s Digital Alchemy ...
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• Re: The Think Test

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  LOL...Cappy  [IMG: http://forum.treasurenet.com/Smileys/default/laughing7.gif]
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• Is the Dayton Daily News folding? Editor caught in questionable position!

  
  Esrati — Authority: 133
  Such a nice holiday present for the Dayton Gems professional hockey team from the worthless parasites at the Dayton Daily News, Front page “Are the Dayton Gems folding? B 1″ and the headline, top of page on sports section “Gems owner fears IHL takeover.” Considering the paper couldn’t get a story in the ...
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• Picture Jasper Big and Bold Necklace

  
  Melissas Jewelry and Gems — Authority: 123
  Oh how I love Picture Jasper . It is a completely natural gemstone, and is so earthy, and natural. This is a huge heart shaped Picture Jasper gemstone bead, that I made a wire wrap bail for, and then used gold tone fancy scroll jump rings, to make the chain. It has a magnetic closure, for easy putting on, and ...
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• Re: Some new Crystals in my collection

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  Nice crystals fossis,
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• Some new Crystals in my collection

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
               I bought these crystals at a yard sale, they were remnants of a Rock shops inventory, I gave $300.00 for both, & sold the clear crystal cluster (13" long) the longest crystal ,for $300.00 making the Amathyst free, it measured 18" by 15".                                      ...
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• Re: The Think Test

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  I got 18, too.  But - I have some Campbells Soup right here - there is no blue on it.  I also missed which way the fan blade goes - I guess I should have assumed they meant from the front  Also, I just realized I have no standard pencils in my house    B
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• Re: The Think Test

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  I have lurked on this site for many years and one test question made me register because it amounts to little more than a scientific old wives tale. The cor-e-allis effect (hooked on phonics) effect truly exists but is so weak it could not torque water to go down a random drain in a certain direction. Im sure it can ...
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• You In? Yahoo Wants To Help Spread Ripples Of Kindness This Holiday Season

  
  Technology Info — Authority: 158
  The holiday season is in full swing, and that means it’s time to share some of the comfort we enjoy year round with those who are a little less fortunate — and just to be nicer to people in general. This year, Yahoo is kicking off a drive called You In?, where it invites users [...]Related posts: Microsoft: ...
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• Re: Where to find flint deposits

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  I found foracre chert in the deserts of NV and NV obsidian in Osage County Oklahoma. they loved to trade materials.
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• Thanksgiving Day video: The Turkey Trot

  
  Esrati — Authority: 133
  We both ran the Turkey Trot in Miamisburg this morning. I was an official runner- Greg ran “bandit”- registrations closed on the 5 mile run a few days ago, at 6,700. My official time is now up: 47:50 which means I ran under 10 minute miles- not bad considering my right ankle looked like a football on Tuesday ...
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• Re: The Think Test

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  Being a true treasure hunter I got the most important question correct.... Which side of a womans blouse......  
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• More pictures from Legion

  
  KillerFilm — Authority: 556
  What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than seeing strangely mutated grandma getting ready to devour a helpless woman?  Arrow in the Head presents to us more pictures from Legion , the Screen Gems feature starring Paul Bettany. After a terrifying biblical apocalypse descends upon the world, a group of strangers ...
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• Reasons Why Eternity Rings Are the Loveliest Rings

  
  Your Online Security Authority Blog — Authority: 487
  Eternity rings are not just another diamond band or anniversary ring. It’s more than that. The common mistake was an eternity ring is an anniversary band where one adds a diamond every year until the ring is full but it’s not. The reason why its called an eternity ring is because the diamond goes all the way ...
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• Legion Trailer and Images Online

  
  [CinemaRatty] Latest Articles — Authority: 169
  Somehow this Sony Screen Gems film Legion escaped my notice but it has my attention now. Bloody Disgusting describes: “In the supernatural action thriller Legion, an out-of-the-way diner becomes the unlikely battleground for the survival of the human race. When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion ...
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• The Color of China

  
  Art Market Monitor — Authority: 447
  The Economist looks as the market for colored diamonds and finds Laurence Graff right at the center of it. Detailing the work he did on the Wittelsbach diamond, which Graff bought for $24m and now says is worth $100m after some polishing, the magazine goes on to focus on the fever for colored stones among Chinese ...
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• Stephen Dweck Heart Dangle Earrings with Charms

  
  Jewelry Revelations — Authority: 129
  Famed jeweler, Stephen Dweck , attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC where he started hand carving stone bangles; leading to his jewelry career.  Dweck’s first luxury line launched in Bergdorf Goodman on May of 1981 and was an immediate success. Dweck is known for setting semi-precious stones to bold ...
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• Gold prices hit historical high

  
  Shanghai Daily: Latest News — Authority: 681
  GOLD prices hit a record high yesterday and analysts expect the increase to continue in the second half of 2010 after facing a stronger United States dollar early next year. Gold hit a historical high of US$1,180.20...
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• Sparkling Displays At Annual Jewelry Show

  
  Shanghai Daily: Latest News — Authority: 681
  GOLD, diamonds and precious stones will dazzle visitors at the 5th China International Gold, Jewelry and Gem Fair, which opens today at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. About 200 exhibitors from eight countries...
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• Re: GEODE HUNTING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

  
  TreasureNet Forum — Authority: 197
  Theres nothing "quick", but there are a few places to go. There are some well known geode beds though. Best if you have a truck (preferably a 4x4). Hauser Geode Beds: http://www.desertusa.com/magjan98/stories/hauserbeds.html Potato Patch Geode Beds: http://www.desertusa.com/mag06/jul/potato.html Black Hills ...
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