To our consciousness, there is so much more than gold, silver, platinum and diamond when we speak about jewelry. Most of us are unaware of the most beautiful gemstones that are available in the market that too within our budget. Decking up with colourful gemstones is the new fashion that everyone is getting adapted to. Jewellery fashion has taken a notch up by including colourful gemstones to make a fashion statement. These gemstones when styled with your attires, create a beautiful contrast which keeps everyone in awe. Some of the magnificent stone jewelleries that you should have in your collection are mentioned below.
A BLUE ZIRCON RING
The word “Zircon” is derived from the German word “Zirkon”. Although, the stone zircon is available in various colours but the most famous is in the blue shade. The stone was found nearly 2000 years ago and the deposits are in Srilanka, Cambodia and Thailand. This stone is the brightest blue stone as its refractive index is higher than sapphire and tanzanite. It is also one of the rarest gemstones, even rarer than diamond. The colour of the stone varies from sky blue to vivid blue and the pricing is according to that. Blue zircon is also the December birthstone and it represents planet Venus and Saturn in zodiac signs. It is also famous for granting people happiness in their married life and it also vanishes negative energy from one’s life. If you ever feel low or underconfident, wearing this ring will boost your psyche and bring back positive energy. Meanwhile, the stone is so cheap in the market as people confuse it with cubic zirconia which is an artificial stone. The most popular kind of jewellery with zircon is rings. A blue zircon ring embedded in platinum with diamonds around will take your breath away. For women, the must buy rings are the cocktail rings as they provide major queen vibes and can be worn at any occasion. These are easy to style and are a perfect jewel for men as well. A platinum ring with only the stone inscribed in it and held by four silver beads can be any men’s favorite ring. Other than rings you can also opt for blue zircon earrings and pendants.
A SHUNGITE EARRING
Shungite is a lustrous black gemstone which is very rich in carbon. The stone is thought to be about 2 billion years old and is found in a village named as Shunga in Karelia, Russia. There have been various theories on how the stone has been formed but none are confirmed yet. Shungite is supposed to have many healing properties. Since ancient times it has been believed that it kills bacteria and viruses because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and so it was used to purify water. These shungite infused water was also used to treat allergies, sore throats, liver problems and kidney problems. Later it was used in jewelleries in the form of pendants, earrings and rings. The most popular form that has been trending in recent time is shungite earrings. Whether it be men or women, the craze and demand of the earrings is insane. Right from studs to dangling and drop earrings, all of these are very stylish and elegant at the same time. A pinch of black in every outfit can never go wrong, especially in the form of jewellery. These are very versatile and easy to style. A black stud either styled in casual or traditional form is second to none. To slay a more gorgeous look, you can always pair with dangling and drop earrings.
A GARNET BRACELET
The word ‘garnet’ comes from the Middle English word gernet which means “dark red”. Garnets are available in almost all colours but the most popular are the red ones. The most rare is a blue garnet which was last seen in 1960. Red garnets are the most commonly used gemstones from Late Antique Roman World. Different kinds of garnets are found in different parts of the world but most of them are from Brazil, India, SriLanka and Thailand. With the dispersion of 0.057 it gives “fire” which even exceeds diamond. Garnets are the January birthstones and are usually gifted on the second wedding anniversary. Garnet stone is often associated with symbols of love, life force,blood,heart and inner fire and as a metaphysical property, it tends to protect and strengthen you. This beautiful stone, carved in any jewellery looks intimidating but is most likely to wear as a bracelet. A garnet bracelet is all you need to pull off any look. The dark red colour of the stone shows the royalty that Ancient Egyptians used to maintain and now you too can inherit that. Men can also add this jewellery piece to their collection as there is no doubt that it looks amazing on anyone.
CONCLUSION
Though there are more colourful gemstones, these three are no less than them. Most people are unaware of these unique stones and thus they are not so demandable and cost less than any other gemstone. Many of these kinds of stones are very rare and are the ultimate epitome of beauty and elegance. If you look deeply there are many such stones which are worth being in your jewellery collection.
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