I found a .36 carat diamond at the crater of diamonds in Arkansasa few years ago; I have about 3 pounds of rough emeralds, 2-3 pounds of rubies and saphires, and 1 pound of garnet. How much do you think I could sell all this for (per carat, or per a thousand carats) on ebay? Also, I'm just 16...would it even be legal for me to sell on ebay?

By: che.revis@sbcglobal.net

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I've been dating my girlfriend for about 6 months I already a couple gifts picked out.

I think I've gotten it narrowed down to earrings but I don't know what would be appropiate at this stage. Garnet is her birthstone, that might be my safest bet but not original enough because I think she has enough garnet jewerly. Her favorite color is green but I don't know if she likes emeralds that might be to risky. Diamonds might be to much and I only want to spend around 200 which would be about 1/8thct? Pearls, are those for old ladies? We are in our early 20's. Platinum.. too bland? Do people inscribe earrings?

Sorry if this has been posted up already, I am asking more specific questions then I saw in the other posts.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

By: vaughnary

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ok, i'm not usually a jewelry person first off, but my wedding is coming up, and i think i should get a little fancier.

this is my dress, i'm getting it with the victorian lilac:

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=6ce28ccc-04df-47e2-a314-bccf57d3cedf&categoryID=8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c&pg=1

i'm going to have my hair up in some sort of bun, with a comb of flowers (purple iris, roses and maybe some other small flowers, i'm letting the florist do her thing).

so, my question is now for what kind of jewelry? i was thinking amyethist (its my birthstone). i dont want to spend a lot on it tho since i hardly wear it, so i was thinking something from overstock.com since its pretty cheap.

so here is what i'm thinking, need your imput

necklace:
1. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Sterling-Silver-Amethyst-Journey-Pendant/2541621/product.html (i bought this in garnet for my step mom and its actually quite pretty)
2. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Sterling-Silver-Amethyst-Circle-Necklace/3248789/product.html

earrings
1. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Sterling-Silver-Amethyst-Teardrop-Earrings/3398825/product.html
2. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Sterling-Silver-Euro-Wire-Amethyst-Earrings/3522026/product.html
3. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Sterling-Silver-Amethyst-Stud-Earrings/3832265/product.html
so, what would you guys suggest?

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Ruby the blood red colored gemstone is a rare beauty. Ruby is believed to be from the family of corundum. There are basically two types of corundum. One is ruby and the other is popularly known as sapphire. There are subcategories of sapphire too. Ruby is the red corundum which may be transparent or translucent and it is very hard. It is chemically aluminum oxide and the red color is contributed by the presence of chromium oxide. The depth of the color may vary from medium to deep and the tone of the color may vary from red to deep red purple.

There are a few famous varieties available in the market. Of all of them Burmese ruby is considered to the most expensive and rare. It is deep red in color with a touch of blue commonly referred to as pigeon's blood and is a very fine variety of ruby. There are Sri-Lanka rubies too. These semiprecious stones are mined on the Ceylon islands. They are bright red in color and very pure. The other category is of Thai rubies which are characterized by deep red color with brownish tones reflected in it and at times resemble the garnet. The last variety is of African rubies which are of purplish red color and are very small in size.

Ruby is a very precious buy and there are few factors to be considered before investing in them.

1. The foremost thing to be considered is the color of the stone. The deep red showing purplish overtones are considered to be more expensive than the one with brown overtones. Moreover the rubies reflecting orange overtones should not be considered much.

2. The cut of the stone is another decisive factor and it should be as close to the original shape of the stone as possible. Cutting also decides the appraisal of the stone and therefore cutting flaws like striations and pitting should be as minimal as possible.

3. The weight, brightness, shape are the other few factors to be considered while judging the stones.

Jewellery like choker, tiara, pendent, ear rings, necklace made in ruby are very exclusive. Rubies studded in silver and gold, look equally good and when ruby is used in combination with other gemstones then the sight is enthralling. The value of the jewellery made out of ruby depends a lot on the size of the gemstone and the material in which it is embedded. Consequently the ruby with gold is costlier than ruby in silver. Similarly if ruby is used in combination with other gemstones then here too the price varies. Rubies are generally used in combination with diamond and this item of jewellery is quiet expensive.

Ruby is rarely available since it is not mined much across the world. There are synthetic rubies too available in the markets, which are cheep but one has to decide the purpose of buy. If one is only interested in costume jewellery then a fake ruby is a wise investment. But for collectors and wearers of precious gemstones, a pure ruby is like a breath of fresh air.



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When you buy jewelry as a gift for a woman, whether it is your mother, your sister, a friend or someone special, make it a pair of earrings.

Why?

If you get her a necklace, chances are she wouldn't wear that necklace until she's bought a pair of earrings that match. If you buy her earrings, she'll be able to wear them right away.

Why is that so?

If she has pierced her ears, she'd probably wear earrings most of the time. Otherwise, the piecing would show.

Now for the earrings themselves. How do you know which pair would suit her best?

First, look at her overall size? If she is petite, get her something small and delicate that would be proportionate with her size. If she is big, tiny earrings would get lost on her. In that case, chunky jewelry would suit her best.

Do you want to really impress her? If you have the budget, get her diamonds earrings. After all, diamonds are a girl's best friend and diamonds would dazzle any woman.

What sort of earrings should you get?

There are so many designs. Which would she prefer?

Although I'm partial towards drop earrings, as a gift, I'd recommend stud earrings. They are the safest. Unless you know she has a preference for a different type of earring, like hoops or chandeliers, studs are your best bet. Every woman can wear them. Some women feel self conscious wearing dangling earrings while others might think they look silly with hoops but practically everyone can wear stud earrings.

Is it going to be a birthday gift for her?

I suggest you get her birthstone jewelry. There's a birthstone for every month of the year. Garnet for January, Amethyst for February, Aquamarine for March, Diamond for April, Emerald for May, Pearl for June, Ruby for July, Carnelian for August, Sapphire for September, Opal for October, Citrine for November and Turquoise for December. A birthstone is more personal as it is specially for those born in that month. Get her a personal birthstone set in earrings. Now that would be a wonderful birthday gift for her.



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Rubies range in color from a very pale pinkish red to a very dark reddish-brown that can be easily mistaken for garnet. Their color, along with their cut, clarity, transparency, and setting most often effects how their pricing.

 

The most highly prized rubies are commonly of deep red. They are considered to be the most beautiful in the world. They are, unfortunately, also one the most expensive gems in the world. Very few can be found today in a size above one or two carats.

 

Many of the genuine rubies found in jewelry stores today have been specifically heat treated to improve their depth of color. However, the most common rubies in the market are actually lab created or synthetic. This can be a problem since only experts with proper equipment can tell the difference.

 

Rubies are also found in India; a country that highly prizes this gemstone. But the stones found here are often cabochon cut because of their lack of clarity, even though their color is magnificent.

 

Other countries producing rubies include Africa, Nepal, Pakistan and the United States (both North and South Carolina). The color and quality of these stones vary from location to location. However, overall they are considered to be of inferior quality to those rubies found elsewhere.

 

Apparently, the ruby has a lot going for it. First of all is its color. Red is the color of love and passion. Rubies have a warm, fiery glow to them that many compare to the glowing residue of a red-hot fire. It is also the gem of power, which explains why kings and queens have prized this stone above many others.

 

Women often are attached with the color red, so it comes as no surprise that many women love rubies. But they are not alone in their admiration. Men also are attracted towards this stone's mysterious glow and vibrant power.

 

 

 



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