Damas, the world renowned jeweller presents Gemtique Suisse's delectable new jewellery collections capturing nature's brilliant essence and timeless beauty in an iridescent kaleidoscope of multi-coloured gemstones set in variants of 18k white, rose and yellow gold. Offering dazzling necklaces, pendant chains, drop earrings, rings, bracelets and brooches these charming jewels come alive in a vivid combination of the finest gemstones such as sparkling diamonds, rhodolite, blue topaz, citrine, peridot and amethyst from ENLIGHTENED - Swarovski Elements - the world's leading producer of genuine precision-cut gemstones. Mr Tawhid Abdullah, Managing Director, Damas Jewellery, said: 'Gemtique's jewels stand out as some of the most captivating and strikingly beautiful design for women. They are defined by their use of dazzling precision cut genuine gemstones and an eye for detail and are a true celebration of colourful, vibrant hues that brilliantly capture the timeless charm of nature's floral wonders.' In each of Gemtique's masterfully crafted jewels, precious materials of the finest kind team with painstaking craftsmanship of the highest order to present a magical array of jewels. The distinct qualities and the superior cut of the exotic coloured gemstones vie to present a perfect harmony paying tribute to femininity. The natural charm of nature's floral bounty is aptly recreated ...

SWISS BLUE TOPAZ Topaz is one of the most popular gemstones among retail jewelers and consumers. All colors of topaz are accepted as the birth stone for the month of November. Although topaz comes in a variety of colors, blue is by far the most popular, perhaps because of its abundance and afford ability. Round Round shapes are available from 1mm to 15mm and in any quantity. Oval Oval shapes are available from 4X3mm to 20X15mm and in any quantity. Heart Heart shapes are available from 3mm to 15mm and in any quantity. Trillion Trillion shapes are available from 3mm to 15mm and in any quantity. Pear Pear shapes are available from 4X3mm to 20X15mm and in any quantity. Square Square shapes are available from 2mm to 15mm and in any quantity. Octagon Octagon shapes are available from 5X3mm to 20X15mm and in any quantity. Marquise Marquise shapes are available from 4X2mm to 20X10mm and in any quantity. Baguatte Baguatte shapes are available from 4X2mm to 14X10mm and in any quantity. Note: custom made sizes, shapes and cuttings are available on request. Please contact for more information

Gemstone industry undergoes changes on corporate and retail front Gemfields could be the new lead miner of coloured gemstones By: Diamond World News Service The gemstone family has lately undergone a transition, with some new stones gaining popularity, some popular stones loosing their place. Bearing the brunt of social and political stands, Myanmar rubies have been banned in the US, affecting their lead place in the jewellery market. Contrary to the rubies, Columbian emeralds are gaining popularity and are much in demand. Blue Topaz recovered as compared to last year, and a Blue Topaz sold in the US is today accompanied with a certificate ensuring consumer trust in the stone. Another member of the gemstone industry, the Paraiba of the Tourmaline stone family, had enjoyed a huge demand and popularity last year, but it fails to be seen today. The ever popular tanzanite has seen lowered demand in recent times. Sourcing tanzanite roughs from Arusha, a city in Africa, has reduced by 15 percent. The overall commercial polished tanazanite has fallen by 40-50 percent, and Spinel is the new stone growing in demand at high prices. On the corporate front, some new companies could be leading the tanzanite gemstone industry. This month, Gemfields Resources Plc purchased ...

Every woman loves jewelry. It is an essential accessory for them. Jewelry makes any woman shine. But it is necessary that you wear the right jewelry. No women can resist the lure of an attractive pair of jewelry. Jewellery is a unique thing, which can give that necessary look to your personality. If you are not sure what to wear on Eid, don't worry. Choose jewelry, which suits your lifestyle, your personality and your tastes. Different styles rule jewellery buying for Eid. For Eid, women are experimenting with unconventional designs, styles and branded jewellery. There are various kind of jewelry is easily available in our country. One can find jewelry in beads, colored stones jewelry, fashion jewelry, ethnic and regional jewelry and designer jewelry. Today's women prefer less but bold and unique jewelry. A rule of thumb is the simpler the dress, the fancier the jewelry. While choosing jewelry, the first thing you have to consider is the shape of the face. If you have a short face, then you can have a long jewelry. If you have a long face, you can buy a short jewelry. Be it a necklace, or a pendant, bangles or earrings, jewelry is a very important part of Eid. If ...

Need the right birthstone for that special birthday, check out our blue topaz collection to find the right gift. Tiffany Jewelry Store is your online source for jewelry gifts at excellent prices with quality service. We offer a large collection of ring jewelry , pendant jewelry , earring jewelry , bracelet jewelry and necklace jewelry to choose from. The collection includes diamond stud earrings and blue diamond jewelry. For the hottest deals check out the clearance center which has fabulous jewelry selections at discount jewelry prices. Search our wedding center for stunning and sparkling diamond engagement rings and anniversary bands. Enjoy shopping the birthstone jewelry shop where anyone can select the birthstone type they are seeking and then view an entire list of offerings for that type. Need the right birthstone for that special birthday, check out our blue topaz collection to find the right gift. The Crislu jewelry store offers platinum over sterling silver with sparkling cubic zirconias. Only your jeweler will know for sure. The Chocolate diamond jewelry collection is the hottest look this season and will brighten up any ensemble. We know Tiffany Office website is http://www.tiffany.com For Tiffany Jewerly Online Stores in ...

They are made out of 14-karat gold or white gold and ornamented with full-cut diamonds and semiprecious stones such as pink tourmaline and blue topaz. Karen Lee of Greenwich never anticipated that making her own jewelry would turn into a business, but it did. Frustrated with the price of jewelry, she decided to design something on her own. "What happened was I was flipping through a magazine, and I saw a pair earrings that I liked. I wasn't going to spend an exorbitant amount of money on them. I never intended to have a business, but it just happened," said Lee, who started Jewelry by Karen Lee in March of 2006. Lee did some research and consulted with her father, a 50-year veteran of the diamond industry. After making a few pieces for herself, people around town began taking notice of the jewelry she was wearing. Lee got a big break last month through a chance meeting while vacationing at Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha's Vineyard. That encounter spawned a retail partnership with the resort. "I was working out, wearing a necklace I made, and the director of fitness at the resort asked, 'Where did you get that - on the island somewhere? It's the ...

One pair of loopy gold earrings has been with me since high school. I wore them all the time in college and years afterward. Eventually, the back stem broke off one earring. Yet, I kept them. They were a high school graduation gift from a treasured journalism teacher. So, really, there was no way I was about to lose one earring at a Warren pawnshop. Drive down the road and billboards are proclaiming "We Buy Gold." Newspaper and television ads shout "Cash for Gold." Plenty of jewelry stores and pawnshops are offering to buy gold on the spot, too. Seems like a perfect time to sell: Gold is bouncing around record levels, as is economic anxiety. [See chart, below] So I wondered: How much is my stuff really worth when the price of gold was soaring at record levels? I dug out those loopy gold earrings and my school ring from St. Florian High School in Hamtramck. I found an old ring that I think belonged to Uncle Joe; my father's thin, heart-trimmed wedding band, a locket and other earrings. I asked my husband one day at dinner to hand over his gold wedding band. I don't own much gold, but my friend JD had set aside ...

By BlueTopaz.com In recent times, there has been lot of debate regarding use of radiation to enhance the color of gemstones, specially Topaz . In U.S.A, all irradiation facilities and the import & export of radioactive material is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) ( www.nrc.gov). The USNRC has control over reactor-irradiated radioactive gems imported into USA and import of any such gemstone requires a license from USNRC. In the last few months, the NRC has stepped up enforcement of regulations regarding irradiated gemstones. This is because there were no jewelry industry laboratories with equipment or a license to test to NRC requirements, nor were there licensed importers of blue topaz. This had caused a lot of confusion in the US market & the import of Swiss and London blue Topaz into USA had virtually stopped. Various representations were sent to NRC by trade bodies including AGTA for clarification. The NRC is now working with the gemstone industry to re-establish the necessary regulatory framework and at the same time allow the business to take place. NRC requires that the initial import/distribution of reactor treated gemstones be by a distributor licensed by the NRC. After initial distribution, the gemstones will no longer be ...

By Gary Roskin, G.G., FGA -- JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone The gem and jewelry industry has little to worry about from irradiated blue topaz, says Dr. Andrew Karam, adjunct professor of radiation safety at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He says a blue topaz bracelet with 6.00 cts. of reactor-irradiated gemstones would produce a radiation dose between 700 and 800 mrem (millirems) if worn continuously for a year after being irradiated but notes that's less than regulatory limits. “This level of radiation exposure poses no risk to the wearer,” Karam says. “They will not get radiation burns, they will not get cancer, and they don't have to worry about radiation affecting a pregnancy.” Karam says the risk to workers in the jewelry industry is even lower. To reach a radiation dose limit, a worker would have to spend 1,000 hours annually in an area with huge quantities of blue topaz and would still be far from a level of exposure that's likely to cause cancer or any other ill effects. Karam works with local, state, national, and international organizations to help them prepare for a terrorist radioactive attack and provides consulting services to the International Atomic Energy Agency on radioactive materials security and national ...

Published September/Octoer 2007 By Stuart M. Robertson, GG Acting on a complaint earlier this summer, the NRC informed retail jewelers that they may be selling blue topaz in noncompliance with NRC regulations. The NRC letter also purportedly requested the names of the retailers’ blue topaz suppliers and producers. At issue is the ability of jewelers to provide the required documentation that the stones have been produced or tested by a NRC licensed facility. Since it is now being widely reported that no such licensed facility is currently servicing the U.S. gem industry, it would appear that the NRC concerns are well founded. Background Topaz commonly occurs in yellow, brown and colorless varieties. The popular blue varieties that sell with the trade names of Swiss and London blue, among others, all result from irradiation treatment. These stones can be treated using neutrons in a nuclear reactor, or using electron excitation in a linear accelerator. Using the nuclear reactor creates a potential that the resulting material may possess dangerous levels of radiation, hence the NRC regulations regarding treatment and distribution of such material. (For further details on the treatment of blue topaz refer to the article, Red Hot and Blue Irradiated Blue Topaz posted on GemGuide ...