Alexandrite(June Birthstone)Alexandrite is a rare variety of Chrysoberyl, which was first discovered in 1830 in Russia. Named for Czar Alexander II (it was found on his birthday), the stone is prized for its strong pleochroism properties. Pleochroism is an optical property that changes the color of the stone, dependant upon the length of the light wave. In the case of Alexandrite, the stone is bright green when viewed in short-wavelength light (daylight). When viewed inlong-wavelength light (candle...
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006
June Birthstones - Pearls
Hello everyone.I have decided to create a few blogs on gemstones. I figured since it is June, I would start with a few of the birthstones for June. In this blog, I will give you a quick intro into pearls.Pearls(June's Birthstone)Pearls are organic gems produced by layered secretions of nacre. Nacre is atype of aragonite ( a compound of Calcium Carbonate.) The nacre secretions occurinside of mollusks when an irritant disturbs the soft tissue of the bivalve'smantle. The mollusk then surrounds the...
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Go CANES! and Why I have not posted in a while!
Wow have I been busy.It seems that I also need to re-update my site. The rankings have fallen a bit lately. I am currently photographing a lot of new jewelry. Everything from pendants and bracelets to new necklaces and earrings.. Anyway. Some of my new creations are chunky gemstone necklaces. Above you see a carnelian necklace that I have strung as a template. I am also creating a necklace at the...
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