The Chalk Emerald Ring

Chalk Emerald Ring is one of the most beautiful and famous emerald ring. The colombian origin emerald set in this ring originally weighed 38.40 carats (7.68 g). It was recut and set in a diamond mounting making this breathtaking emerald ring. In this ring the emerald is surrounded by sixty pear-shaped diamonds totalling 15 carats (3.0 g). Currently the ring is housed in the National Gem and Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the United States and was donated to the museum by Mr. and Mrs. O. Roy Chalk in 1972.

Emerald The Birthstone

Wishing Happy Birth Day to all those who have their B'days in May.
You all are lucky as you enjoy the charm of the evergreen Emerald as your birth stone.

But do you know Emerald is not the modern/traditional birthstone of May only, Emerald is also the mystical birthstone of January.

Some sun signs also enjoy the love of emerald like - people having the sun sign Tauras and Cancer have the emerald as birthstone/planetary stone. Emerald is also said to be lucky charm for Geminis.

Emerald is the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th and 55th year of marriage, the perfect emblem of an enduring love.

Gachala Emerald

Among the many famous emeralds mined from Colombia is the 858-carat Gachala Emerald, a uncut emerald crystal about 5 centimenters in diameter.
The Gachala Emerald is currenty on display at the National Gem Collection, a part of the Smithsonian Institution. The emerald was donated by renound New York jeweler Harry Winston.
The Gachala Emerald was found in 1967 at Vega de San Juan mine in Colombia and derives its name from a nearby mining village.

Marlene Dietrich Emerald Jewelry

Marlene Dietrich in many of her movies, prefer to wear her own collection of dramatic jewelry which were set with huge cabochon emeralds.
It was said that Hollywood was dull until Marlene Dietrich showed up. The queen of style certainly caused a stir in industry with her dazzling jewelry and style.

Exotic Mysticism Of Color Gemstones

Gemstones have lured mankind since ages not just for their aesthetic appeal but also for their exotic mysticism. In ancient ages gemstones were related to the occult and believed to influence the wearer with supernatural powers like attracting luck, warding off evil. The most general categorization of these gemstones was based on their color. Although different cultures had different beliefs here is a general distinction of gems based on color.

Yellow gemstones were believed to be symbolic of secrecy. The brighter hues of yellow were symbolic to the sun. Yellow also donated generosity. Yellow sapphires, yellow jacinth, chrysolite and citrine were the popular yellow stones.



True even today, white was believed to signify purity and peace. White was the gemstone associated to moon and pearl was the most celebrated of white stones.


Red colored gemstones were believed to be symbolic of command, royalty, lordship, and vengeance. The color was also associated to bravery and it was believed that a ruby would protect the wearer during a battle. With the hero gemstone being ruby other celebrated red stones were red garnet, lynx etc.

Blue was associated to wisdom and endurance. Blue sapphires were worn by kings to attract divine favor and help them make wise decisions.


Green typified verdure, youth and friendship. Cleopatra, the most beautiful of her times cherished green stones typically emerald the most.

Purple was the color of sobriety and royalty. Wearing an amethyst was believed to free from addictive habits.

Black represented fortitude and mourning. Mourning jewelry of ancient times typically consisted of black stones.

Color Gemstones – Emerging Rivals of Diamonds

While “Diamonds are forever” is a relatively new marketing punch line created by a diamond company, colored gemstones have actually been parts of human civilization since forever. There have been traces of gemstone usage from early human history with mention of gemstones in the holy Bible also. The emperors and royals of ancient ages had special affiliation to colored gemstones. Ancient cultures across the world sanctified colored gemstones and associated different beliefs and mysticism to gemstones. Recently colored gemstones have made a dramatic comeback with colored gemstones like ruby, emerald, sapphire, aquamarine, tanzanite, amethyst and many more dominating the runways, fashion circles, red carpet and of course our jewelry boxes.

Delicate Color Gemstones

The exotic beauty of color gemstones makes them ideal for accessorizing. However, gemstones need care and cleaning to keep their looks as appealing. Some gemstones need more attention as they are more prone to chipping and cracking on accidental impact.
Color gemstones that need special care are - emerald, opal, coral, topaz, amethyst, turquoise, red tourmaline, malachite and kunzite. Special care simply means a little caution and you can cherish the beauty of your lovely gemstone jewelry forever. Follow the tips below for your gemstone jewelry to keep it sparkling and beautiful:

1. Avoid using your gemstone jewelry while doing work like cleaning, cooking etc.


2. Remove your gemstone jewelry before going into the swimming pool or Jacuzzi.


3. Do not wear your jewelry while working with chemicals of any sort even if those are just cleaning chemicals.


4. Clean your jewelry with mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft cloth.


5. Store gemstone jewelry in different packs to avoid the gemstones rubbing against each other.