Give the Gift of Love This Holiday Season with Blue Topaz

Blue Topaz Engagement Rings and Holiday Gifts

Thought to activate the laws of attraction and bring about manifestation of your desires, blue topaz is the beautiful birthstone for the month of December. Although pure topaz is colorless (or more popuarly referred to as white topaz, a great diamond alternative) you will find topaz in a wide range of colors. It is not uncommon to have yellow, gold, pink, red and even green topaz stones. The blue color that most envision when they think of a topaz stone is actually created when the gem is heated, be it natural heat or man-made engineered heat. A blue topaz comes in three distincly different “shades” of blue; sky, swiss and london blue.

The London blue topaz is a beautiful deep blue that is often mistaken or substituted for a Sapphire. The sky blue topaz
is the traditional topaz that most of us think about when considering the December birth stone. A symbolic sign of
love and fidelity – this holiday season is the perfect time to give the gift of topaz!

Blue Topaz as an Engagement ring: Although the diamond solitaire will always have it’s place as the traditional
enagement ring, gemstone engagement rings and birthstone engagement rings are increasing in popularity. As many in generation y begin to reject the notion that you have to spend three months salary on the ring, unique alternatives
to the traditional diamond are highly sought. A topaz ring is a perfect option if your love celebrates her birthday
in December or if she just loves the stone in general. You can add to the natural splendor of the blue topaz with a
diamond setting around the band of the ring. Not only is this a truly unique option but it is also affordable.

Blue Topaz as a Holiday Gift: Whether you’re celebrating the Holiday season or a December birthday, topaz is a
perfect gift for the winter season. The great thing about jewelry is that it is really a perfect gift for all ages and both genders. If you’re shopping for a young girl, a pretty topaz earring, necklace and bracelet set is certain to bring a smile to her face. Jewelry may not be your first choise when shopping for a man, so look for other things that may incorporate a topaz stone such as a personalized money clip, watch, flask or pocket watch.

If you’re anything like me, you really want to avoid the holiday crowds – fortunately you can find a ton of great deals from reputable retailers right on the internet!

The Lure and Meaning of Emerald Engagement Rings

The Lure and Meaning of Emerald Engagement Rings

If your ring is going to be different, don’t just let it be strange, let it mean something. You have to choose a ring that actually says something without saying anything. You should be able to get down on one knee, open that box, and see her nodding her head before you even get the words out. Her quick reply won’t be because she’s in love with the jewelry, but because she’s in love with a person who knows her enough to get a ring that is absolutely perfect.

You can’t send that message any better than you can with the enviable green majesty of an emerald engagement ring. Known for being the sacred stone of the Greek goddess Venus, emeralds have also been long associated with bringing reason and wisdom to those who wear it.

Beautiful by itself or accented by diamonds, an emerald will complement any skin tone. It does look especially nice though, against caramel skin or for anyone with olive colored undertones. Extremely refractive, emeralds will shine in any light, and it’s guaranteed to be a beauty she’ll be proud to show off to her friends. The only difference between an emerald and an aquamarine is that the emerald has less air bubbles in the stone itself, which produces the much darker green color.

You can find emerald engagement rings at almost any of your local jewelers. If you are hunting for something more than extraordinary, you may need to go online or search in your phone book for jewelers that do custom emerald engagement rings. That way, you can choose every facet of the most important ring she’ll ever wear.

At www.israeldiamonds.com, you can design your own emerald engagement ring right online. They have selections for bands, settings, metal, and type of gemstone. You can select the color, cut, and clarity of the stone as well. Good luck in your search for the emerald that matches her eyes.

Affordable white topaz engagement rings

Affordable white topaz engagement rings

1.29 cts Genuine Round White topaz priced at just $269.00
1.29 cts Genuine Round White Topaz and Diamond Engagement Ring – 14kt White or Yellow Gold

1.25 cts of genuine white topaz. Solitaire engagement ring available in white or yellow gold. Affordably priced at just $199.00
1.25 cts Genuine White Topaz Solitaire Engagement Ring – 14kt White or Yellow Gold

1.29 cts genuine white topaz and diamond engagement ring. Available at 14kt white or yellow gold – priced at just $299, originally priced at $598.oo, so that is 50% off!
1.29 cts Genuine White Topaz and Diamond Engagement Ring – 14kt White or Yellow Gold

1.37 cts Genuine white topaz and diamond solitaire engagement ring. Available in 14kt white or yellow gold. This is a fabulous piece and a great alternative to the diamond. It’s also affordably priced at $359.00 – which is a 48% savings from it’s original price of $699.00

1.37 cts Genuine White Topaz and Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 14kt White or Yellow Gold

2.00 cts 14kt gold genuine white topaz heart shape solitaire engagement ring available in white or yellow gold, priced at $199.00. Marked down from a price of $398
2.00 cts 14K Gold Genuine White Topaz Heart Shape Solitaire Engagement Ring – 14kt White or Yellow Gold

1.62 cts genuine white topaz and diamond solitaire engagement ring available in white or yellow gold priced at $359.00

The Purple Amethyst Engagement Ring

The Purple Amethyst Engagement Ring

With so many engagement rings to look at and choose from, why not be different and choose an amethyst for the stone in your finance’s engagement ring? Amethysts are the birth stone for February and if her birthday is in February it will be doubly special to present her with an amethyst engagement ring. Greek mythology gives an account of how this beautiful stone came into existence and how it came by its rich purple color.

Amethysts also have deeply religious associations and many faiths use it as a symbol of spirituality, sincerity, and purity, everything that is important to a couple that is about to wed. Purple is also considered to represent royalty, so present the queen of your heart with an amethyst ring.

Most amethysts are some shade of purple, from light lilac to deep rich purple. However, amethysts can also come in shades of green. They are mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Africa, and Australia. Amethysts rate a seven on the hardness scale, so they are a very good choice for jewelry worn on a daily basis (Opals are a one and Diamonds are a ten). Amethysts can be cut into any shape just like a diamond and can be placed into any type of setting.

Aside from being the birthstone for February, the amethyst is also the gemstone that represents the sixth year anniversary of your marriage. Although the amethyst is not nearly as expensive as the diamond, the price can vary due to the size and color of the gemstone you choose for the engagement ring.

Taking care of the amethyst stone is very easy, simply soap and water. Do not place in an ultrasonic cleaner, avoid rapid temperature changes, and avoid contact with household cleaners to ensure that your amethyst remains intact for many, many years.

Many of the big named jewelers will carry amethyst engagement rings, but if you have difficulty locating one that says “pick me”, take a look at the following websites:

• http://www.myjewelrysource.com/amethyst-engagement-aquamarine-engagement.htm

• http://www.jewelsforme.com/itemlist-main.asp?

• http://www.mysolitaire.com/gemstonerings/

• http://www.ampalian.com/jewellery/search/amethyst/?page=1&s=amethyst

• http://www.belljewels.com/Gemstone_Rings-Amethyst.html

Picking a ring a ring that says “I cherish you” is hard to do because there are so many choices out there. Hopefully this has helped you to narrow your search for an engagement ring to the beauty of the amethyst.

The author just celebrated her one year anniversary and sports a beautiful ascher cut ring. She and her husband put together the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com to help you find the perfect ring.