What Gemstones lack in aroma, they make it up in beauty and durability. Gems have a special place in jewelry and are treasured like gold and diamonds.
Gemstones in Jewelry
Amber, emerald, ruby, jasper, pearls, corals, sapphires, topaz, jade, amethyst, and crystals are few gemstones amongst the vast bounty from earth’s crust and ocean that have fascinated humans and humanity has succumbed to their charm.
Emperors boasted their treasured jewellery and kingdoms wealth in form of gold and gems. Elite and wealthy class in ancient times sealed deals with their fortunes in form of precious metals.
Ancient burial of Neolithic sites displayed an array of personal belongings of a person. Most often the stuff contained jewelry wore by the deceased along with earthenware. The jewelry was made of bones, feathers, shells, stones and wood. Moreover, excavations of Egyptian Civilizations brought out plethora of wealth that Pharaohs amassed. Gems were prescribed by the druids to be worn as necklaces and rings. They were placed at the place of injury on the body for treatment and also consumed as powder for treatment of diseases.
Gems come with their spiritual connotation of an aura of mystery and wealth associated in addition to healing. Gems have both commercial and spiritual basis and thus usage is not always driven by display of opulence but because they look so lovely and charming. Matching to the attire, the eyes and rest of the jewellery items they make the owner look vibrant and outstanding.
The appeal of gemstones is just not due to its aura but the rarity and hardness that comes to play a role. It is just not about its loveliness but the light it reflects, the brightness and the shining prowess. The marks of sturdiness and durability are elements that decide where it will be used at.
Gems Galore
There are more than 100 varieties of Gems. It is not possible to understand all the gems in the world. One lifetime is surely not enough.
Gems can be broadly classified as:
Transparent, Translucent and Opaque. A transparent gemstone allows light to pass through it. However, a fraction of light can pass through Translucent gems. Opaques do not allow light to pass through them.
Gemstones are used to celebrate occasions like Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays and Festivals. A Wedding ring is essential for most of the wedding ceremonies. In India, a marriage is not complete without a “Mangal sutra”, a traditional necklace made of gold or silver with a ‘Thaali’ in the centre.
A gemstone features in souvenirs, medallions, ancient and modern and art pieces. They help to express gratitude, concern and importance. Overwhelming in appearance they sometimes can surpass gold and diamonds in value, diversity, appeal and price.
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WriterArtistAug 3, 2021
WriterArtistAug 3, 2021
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DerdriuMarrinerJul 17, 2021
All the jewelry is enticingly beautiful even though it's particularly compelling that you start with the glorious amethyst-studded cross.
Online information mentions the mangal sutra as worn during the husband's lifetime. What would happen to it if the couple perished at the same time, if the husband predeceased the wife, or if the wife predeceased the husband.