Why We Love Pearls?

Pearls; the only jewels created by a living creature. Pearls have a warm touch, a unique subtle luster. Natural south sea pearls are exceptionally rare. A natural pearl of value is found in less than 1 in every 10,000 wild oysters. These are some of the reasons that make pearls probably the most popular gems in the World.

Reasons We Love Pearls

Perfect shining spheres. Lustrous baroque forms. Seductive strands, warm to the touch. Pearls are simply and purely organic. GIA, June 2016, http://www.gia.edu/pearl

Perhaps the best-loved gems of all time, pearls—both natural and modern cultured pearls—occur in a wide variety of colors. GIA, June 2016, http://www.gia.edu/pearl

Luster, symmetry, and “fresh-from-nature” appeal make pearls uniquely desirable to a wide range of consumers. GIA, June 2016, http://www.gia.edu/pearl

RESOURCES

• http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/chain/2016/04/24/7-things-you-probably-dont-know-about-pearls 
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/nature/10-fascinating-facts-about-pearls.aspx

June Birthstones

June birthstones are as fascinating as people born in June. People with a birth month of June have colorful personality, smart, sensitive and dreamers. The month of June counts not one but 3 intriguing birthstones.

June claims 3 birthstones: Pearl: Natural shine warm to the touch Alexandrite: Magically green by day red by night Moonstone: Captivating change of appearance on motion

Pearl

Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty.

Perhaps the best-loved gems of all time, pearls—both natural and modern cultured pearls—occur in a wide variety of colors.

Gemological Institute of America, June 2016

Many people see pearls as classic, naturally shiny, humble for not been expensive, take many shapes and colors; overall natural. While some see the mystery of the pearls coming out of a sea shell, others feel the understated sparkle & warm touch of pearls. Not to undermine the other gemstones, yet, when it comes to pearls, people have a connection that is vibrant, mysterious, diversified; people connection to pearls is organic.

Cultured pearls come in different sizes, shapes, and colors - GIA 2016

Perfect shining spheres. Lustrous baroque forms. Seductive strands, warm to the touch. Pearls are simply and purely organic.

Alexandrite

Alexandrite’s dramatic color change is sometimes described as “emerald by day, ruby by night.” Other gems also change color in response to a light-source change, but this gem’s transformation is so striking that the phenomenon itself is often called “the alexandrite effect.”

Alexandrite - The June birthstone

The Alexandrite Effect

Emerald by day and Ruby by night

Alexandrite, with its chameleon-like qualities, is a rare variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. Its color can be a lovely green in daylight or fluorescent light, changing to brownish or purplish red in the incandescent light from a lamp or candle flame. This is a result of the complex way the mineral absorbs light. Alexandrite’s dramatic color change is sometimes described as “emerald by day, ruby by night.” Other gems also change color in response to a light-source change, but this gem’s transformation is so striking that the phenomenon itself is often called “the alexandrite effect.”

The Alexandrite Effect - Emerald by day and Ruby by night

Due to rarity of alexandrite, some jewelers stock synthetic versions of this enchanting gemstone.

Moonstone

A phenomenal gemstone, moonstones show a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes show either a multi-rayed star or a cat's eye.

Perhaps the most captivating aspect of adularescence is its appearance of motion. The misty light seems to roll across the gem’s surface as you change the viewing angle.

GIA, June 2016, http://www.gia.edu/moonstone-description

The most captivating aspect of moonstone is its changing appearance of motion

The moonstone is currently the Florida State Gemstone; it was designated as such to commemorate the Moon landings, which took off from Kennedy Space Center. Despite it being the Florida State Gemstone, it does not naturally occur in the state.

People born on June are just fascinating, by embracing several dimensions. They are deep thinkers, sensitive, daydreamers with a vibrant sens of humor. It takes 3 amazing birthstones to match June births; natural seductive shimmery pearl, magically color changing alexandriate & mysteriously changing appearance on motion moonstone. No matter what gemstone or all they pick, June borns remind an enchanting gift to the world.

Sources

• American Gem Society, June 2016, June Birthstones, https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/june-birthstones
• GIA, June 2016, Alexandrite Description, http://www.gia.edu/alexandrite-description
• GIA, June 2016, Moonstone Description, http://www.gia.edu/moonstone-description
• GIA, June 2016, Pearl Description, http://www.gia.edu/pearl-description
• Wikipedia, June 2016, Moonstone (gemstone), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstone_(gemstone) 

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Because he is a precious metal.

What is Tiger Eye Gemstone?

A yellowish-brown semiprecious variety of quartz with a silky band of bright reflected light sheen. The color of the tigers eye is rich green combined with earthly brown and golden. It has unique silky golden glow in different shades.

Tiger eye in brief

Tigers Eye, also known as Tiger Eye, is a variety of Chalcedony. Tigers eye irradiates gentle, soft vibrations that promote peace and calm, even in the times of great changes and disturbances. It is especially suited for meditation where it increases courage, determination, alertness, patience, brings positive energy and relives depression. It can promote unity, self-integration and autonomy; as well as enhance life energy by controlling the emotional energy.

Tiger Eye Gemstone

Tiger's Eye Uses

Keep Tiger’s Eye as a stone of luck and good fortune to attract a steady flow of money to the home. It is ideal for entrepreneurs and those setting out in business for the first time; also for those building up skills and a knowledge base for major career changes in the future.

Tiger Eye Healing Properties

Graced with multiple healing properties:

Protection Clear thinking Personal empowerment Integrity Willpower Practicality Grounding Power Courage Grace

Tiger Eye is an 18th Anniversary gemstone.

• Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
• Zodiac - Capricorn
• Planet – Sun
• Element – Fire, Earth
• Typical colors - golden-brown, blue, red

A stone of protection, Tiger Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer. It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, assisting us to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions. Particularly useful for healing psychosomatic illnesses, dispelling fear and anxiety. Useful for recognizing one’s own needs in relation to the needs of others. Balancing yin-yang and energizing the emotional body, Tiger Eye stabilizes mood swings, imbues us with willpower, purpose, courage and self-confidence, and releases tension. Tiger Eye treats eyes, throat and reproductive organs, releases toxins, alleviates pain and is helpful in repairing broken bones and strengthening the alignment of the spinal column.

Emerald Gemstone: Engaging Nature and Fame

A gemstone that captured the essence of nature, the heart of world renown celebrity; A gemstone Rated as one of the big three most popular gemstones that are ruby, sapphire and emerald.

Emerald Description

Emerald is the green to greenish blue variety of beryl, a mineral species that also includes aquamarine as well as beryls in other colors.

May Birthstone is Emerald

Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, It was documented that emerald was mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C. Cleopatra is known to be a major admirer of emerald. Nowadays, most emerald is mind in Brazil Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia. The availability of high-quality emerald is rare; accordingly, treatments to improve emerald clarity are common practices.

Famous Emerald

Emerald is famous for growing extremely large and capturing celebrity’s hearts as in the case of Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor & Angelina Jolie. The list is evidently long; these are few picks of word renowned emeralds.

BULGARI NECKLACE, 1962; On a break from shooting Cleopatra, Taylor took a stroll to Bulgari with Richard Burton. "Richard was so romantic that he'd use any excuse to give me a piece of jewelry," Taylor wrote. "He'd give me 'It's a beautiful day' presents or 'Let's go for a walk' presents. Over the years I've come to think of these as my 'It's Tuesday, I love you' jewelry." Taylor was given a choice between two spectacular emerald necklaces then picked this one labeled the smaller one.	Elizabeth Taylor Emerald Necklace by Bulgari 1962
The 1759-carat Guinness Emerald	The 1759 carat Guinness Emerald Crystal. The stone was found at the Coscuez in Colombia and is one of the largest gem-quality emerald crystals in the world. Today it is part of the collection of the Banco Nazionale de la Republica in Bogotà, Colombia
The splendid 167.97 carat Mackay Emerald was mined in Muzo, Colombia. The largest cut emerald in the National Gem Collection, it is set in an Art Deco diamond and platinum necklace designed by Cartier Inc. In 1931, Clarence H. Mackay presented the necklace as a wedding gift to his wife, Anna Case, a prima donna of the New York Metropolitan Opera from 1909 to 1920. The piece was donated to the Smithsonian Institute by Mrs. Anna Case Mackay in 1984.	The 167.97 carat Mackay Emerald
The Chalk Emerald	The Chalk Emerald is a 37.82 carats Colombian emerald. The royal rulers of Baroda State, a princely state in India, once owned the emerald. In the 20th century, the emerald was recut from its original weight of 38.40 carats and set in a ring designed by Harry Winston. The ring was donated by Mr. and Mrs. O. Roy Chalk to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in 1972 and is part of the Smithsonian's National Gem and Mineral Collection.
The Patricia Emerald is a large and superbly colored specimen. At 632 carats, the twelve-sided crystal is considered one of the great emeralds in the world. Mined in Colombia in 1920 and named after the mine owner's daughter. The stone has some flaws, but this is common in emeralds. The emerald resides in the New York Museum of Natural History.	The Patricia Emerald at 632 carat

Emerald Energy

The energy of nature itself is embodied within stones that carry the green ray, like Emerald stones; this heart chakra based energy makes them known as a stone of successful and abundant love. As the gem of spring, emerald is the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. It’s also the gem of the twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries. Emerald as the birthstone for May is the symbol of rebirth, foresight, good fortune, and youth.
With the special connection people have to green nature, the leaves and the trees, emerald reminds to hold a special place in people’s heart.
Happy birthday to May births.
Resources:

• American Gem Society (2016), May Birthstone: Emerald, available at https://www.americangemsociety.org/may-birthstone
• Famous diamonds (2013), The World of Famous Gems, available at http://famousdiamonds.tripod.com/famousgems.html
• GIA (2016), Emerald, available at http://www.gia.edu/emerald
• IGS (2016), The World’s Largest Emeralds, available at https://www.gemsociety.org/article/worlds-largest-emeralds/
• Instyle (2016), Elizabeth Taylor's Most Memorable Jewelry, Available at http://www.instyle.com/celebrity/elizabeth-taylors-most-memorable-jewelry