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Diamond and Gemstone Jewellery

A gem, precious stone, a diamond jewellery always holds an aura that beholds its beauty which is rare
and to be immeasurably desired. Gems are not always of artistic importance but has an exceptional
significance steeped to hallmark the milepost in the one’s journey. Diamond and gemstone are
discovered from very deep surface, and then unearthed and transformed into a shining rock
representing a star with a speck of sunlight sparking with different colors enhancing women’s beauty
and perpetuity.

Are Diamond and Gemstone Similar?

Diamonds are always girl’s best friend and are always classic, durable and forever. Diamond is universal
symbol of eternal love, purity and beauty. Diamonds comes under the category of gemstones. The
difference between diamond and gemstones is their formation technique. Diamonds are formed from a
single element and are crystalline form of carbon whereas all other gems like rubies, emeralds,
sapphires, topaz, Jade are compounds of two or more elements. Diamond has a high dispersion and
what its give him a colorful light flashes called “Fire”.

Gemstones are formed from rocks and minerals under the earth that are rare and have different
properties and colors. They are also called colored gemstones. They are mostly related to birthstone and
it represents person character and its life story. Precious gemstones like Emeralds, Sapphires, Ruby are
mostly commonly combined with diamonds due to their durability, rarity and vivid coloration. Semi
Precious stones like Opal, Jade, Topaz, Pearls, Aquamarine, Turquoise are popular because of its unique
health benefits, relative affordability and rarity. People often buy them as it represents a birth planet
and has healing powers. Gemstones are believed to protect from evil, illness and magic as well as
symbolizes a family-heirloom wealth, power, royalty and status.

Diamond and Gemstone Jewellery History

Diamond and Gemstones Jewellery existence has been from ancient times from Cleopatra to the
Duchess of Cambridge. Gemstones were discovered in 1600 BC by Romans and Greece and
development began in 16th Century when diamond cutting tools was invented providing them more
shape and shine. Diamond and Gemstone Jewellery like weddings rings or engagement rings started
using wildly in the late Victorian Era and become boom in mid -1890’s.The Filigree design paired with
colored gemstones like pearls in those period displayed the balance of timeless and elegancy. Hollywood
plays a rich role on jewellery designs from rings, brooches, hat pins made with diamonds and colored
gemstones displaying wealthy and affluent status.

Factors for Pairing of Diamond and Gemstone Jewellery

Inspiration starts from Queen of Victoria to Elizabeth Taylor who was a serious gemstones lovers. Kate
Middleton, Hally Barry and many other celebrities had gone beyond the diamond ring trend to colored
gemstone engagement rings. Trends variation in recent years has layed open a fascination from clients
in experimenting different alternative rather than diamond. Some of colored gemstones are affordable
and cost effective compare to diamond which is very rare, precious and expensive.
For someone who wants to shows off favorite hues in their jewellery and want to make a statement
should opt for diamond accenting with colored gemstones. Gemstones combination in your jewellery
also generate prosperity, good luck , wealth, happiness, protection and spirituality.

Combining diamond and gemstone jewellery with smaller gemstones or oval cut sapphire in pink or
blue flanked by diamond clusters on both sides dictate your entire bridal look and gives a vintage
inspired twist. The sapphire is durable to everyday wear and considered as stone of love, wisdom and
commitment.

An Emerald with hues range from bluish green to deep green symbolizes the new beginnings and true
love. This stone is one of the topmost choices for an engagement or wedding rings from ancient times as
it brings out strong relationship between couples filled with peace and passion. Emerald jewellery paired
with diamonds is the combination of vintage charm, modernity and glamour.

The gemstone ruby inspires confidence, courage and is considered a stone of love, passion and a zest for
life. The sultry Red stone has always been brides crave with its fancy shapes and designs. It’s hard
gemstones and can resist to daily wear and tear. Due to its unusual set cuttings, bespoke or
contemporary jewellery would be perfect pair with diamond or white or gold band adding a creative and
timeless design.

Other semi-precious stones like opal ,blue topaz, red Spinel, Morganite, Garnet, Amethyst, Tourmaline
are less expensive and can beautifully complement with diamonds and elevate its beauty

Gemstone Guidance-Do’s and Don’ts

Jewellery with Diamond and Gemstone

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