Types of Gemstones

Once you start looking, it’s amazing how many types of gems there actually are! The gemstone market is more or less based on demand and rarity. You will always pay more for types of gems that are valued and that are hard to find. If you are attracted to a certain color gemstone, you can usually find a synthetic or imitation jewel that glimmers just as enticingly as the real thing. But if you are looking for real jewelry with the label “natural” or “genuine” then you should know a little bit about the origins and terminology of types of gems.

Firstly, you should know that certain types of gems are associated with certain rock types. Once you are familiar with rocks, it will be easier to understand why different types of gems are common or extremely rare. For example, quartz is quite easy and common to find in nature because it makes up most of the sand of the world’s beaches. However, gem quartz only occurs in specific and limited environments, thus it is far more costly and valued.

The most significant sources for types of gems are in sedimentary deposits, such as gravel beds. Marbles and a few other types of gems are found in metamorphic rocks. All types of colored gems are kept at a relatively high value and rarity on the market, because gem mines are only worked when demands are high enough. This successfully prevents a flood of types of gems from entering the world market at one time.
It can be a daunting task to find the right choice among all the types of gems available! Here are some tips to help your search:

• What color do you have in mind? It can narrow your search if you are looking for a specific color, not a specific type.
• Have a budget in mind of what you are willing to spend.
• Only purchase “natural” types of gems from a jeweler that you trust. This label technically means that the gem has not undergone any type of treatment. It has only been polished and cut from the time it passed from nature’s hands to man’s. Thus, you will pay a high price for truly natural gems, and you won’t want to be scammed!
• If you do want a natural gemstone, the most common types of gems that aren’t treated are garnets, peridot, hermatite, alexandrite and moonstone.
• Always compare prices of jewelry with other stores and ads.
• Ask for the details on every component of the types of gems you are interested in.
• Good synthetic types of gems cannot always be considered cheap when it comes to your budget, but they will be far less costly than natural stones of similar quality.

HISTORY OF DIAMONDS

From myths about valleys of diamonds protected by snakes, to the production of millions of carats in rough diamonds each year, the history of diamonds is one of mystical power, beauty and commercial expertise.

Early History
The first recorded history of the diamond dates back some 3,000 years to India, where it is likely that diamonds were first valued for their ability to refract light. In those days, the diamond was used in two ways-for decorative purposes, and as a talisman to ward off evil or provide protection in battle.

The Dark Ages
The diamond was also used for some time as medical aid. One anecdote, written during the Dark Ages by St Hildegarde, relates how a diamond held in the hand while making a sign of the cross would heal wounds and cure illnesses. Diamonds were also ingested in the hope of curing sickness. During the early Middle Ages, Pope Clement unsuccessfully used this treatment in a bid to aid his recovery.

The Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages more attention was paid to the worth of diamonds, rather than the mystical powers surrounding them. Due to the heightened public awareness of the value of diamonds, mine owners perpetuated myths that diamonds were poisonous. This was to prevent the mineworkers swallowing the diamonds in an attempt to smuggle them out of the mines.
The popularity of diamonds surged during the Middle Ages, with the discovery of many large and famous stones in India, such as the Koh-I-Noor and the Blue Hope. Today India maintains the foremost diamond polishing industry in the world

As the Indian diamond supply dwindled, smaller finds occurred in Borneo and Brazil, but these were not sufficient to meet the ever-increasing demand for diamonds. The mid-nineteenth century discovery of diamonds near the Orange River in South Africa sparked the world's biggest diamond rush, and helped to satiate the world's increasing appetite for diamonds.


Recent Times
During the mid-nineteenth century, diamonds were also being discovered in eastern Australia. However, it was not until late 1970's, after seven years of earnest searching, that Australia's alleged potential as a diamond producer was validated.
On October 2nd 1979, geologists found the Argyle pipe near Lake Argyle: the richest diamond deposit in the world. Since then, Argyle has become the world's largest volume producer of diamonds, and alone is responsible for producing over a third of the world's diamonds every year.

MOST RARE AND VALUABLE DIAMOND

The pink diamond is the world's most rare and valuable diamond.The Argyle mine is the world's foremost source of unrivaled intense pink diamonds, producing 95% of the world's supply. However, an extremely small proportion of Argyle Diamonds production is Pink color, in fact less than one tenth of 1% is classified Pink.

The legend of Argyle pink diamond has grown over the past ten years. At the 1989 Cristie's auction in New York a 3.14 carat Argyle pink sold for $1,510,000. Privately, Argyle has sold pink diamonds for up to $1 million a carat.

For years the white diamond was considered the world's most beautiful diamond, until the discovery of the Argyle mine heralded the arrival of the Argyle pink diamond. Never before had pink diamonds displaying such intense shades of colour been seen. The pink diamonds of India, Brazil and Africa were characteristically light in colour and paled even further when placed beside the intensely pink Argyle diamonds. The natural colour diamonds have in fact been around as long as the classical whites but in much smaller quantities and never in great demand.

Cats Eye (Lehsuniya) : Stone for Ketu

This is a Gem of Ketu (Dragon’s Tail ) .By wearing this gem one is able to subdue his enemies and is able to remove the effect of any negative forces working on him. This gives one social recognition and sudden spurts of growth. It protects from Erratic income and bestows stability in life. This is the gem of Moksha and frees one from the cycles of life and death
window.google_render_ad(); The Cat’s Eye gem then wear it on any Shukla Paksha (waxing moon period) Tuesday in the Hora of Mars or Jupiter. Cat’s Eyes gemstone can be set in penta alloy (mixture of 5 metals), gold or silver after assessing the suitability of the metal from birth chart.

Gomedh : Stone for Rahu

This is a Gem of Rahu (Dragon’s Head ) Rahu gives mental tensions- unnecessary worries and strained relationships .Wearing its gem gives one mental peace and freedom from worries .rahu is said to give professional excellence and demolishes the enemy power by its strong force

Pearl : Stone for Moon

In the Astrological works the moon is considered as signification of heart (man) and thus wearing a Pearl brings one out of depressions and gives a calm and vibrant feeling. The memory is also improved and the general interaction with other people is more fruitful. It can cure all diseases arising out of heart. The orange cosmic rays emitted by the Pearl helps in splitting and exploding the negative energy in the body. It helps in cleaning and decongesting the negative emotions and negative energy particles in the Aura. It gives a clear complexion and if used as a powder on the face gives unique flow. This is a secret of Ayurveda known to few and used by even fewer people

Blue Sapphire : Stone for Saturn ( Neelam )

Blue sapphire is the most talked about gem. It gives status and influence in the society . Most of the famous people wear this gem to achieve great benefits in life. It gives rare ideas a! ! nd skills and enhances the innovative power of mind , said to fight depression and gives serenity to the mind. Must for people in the creative field and those who desire fame .