With a name like aquamarine, it’s not surprising this brilliant greenish-blue gem is the color of water. Its sparkling depths make you think of warm, clear ocean waves lapping on a white sand beach.

Close your eyes and picture that sunny day at the beach. Are you surprised that aquamarine is the gem of happiness?

Legend says that this gem receives its power from mermaids, who use it to keep sailors safe during storms at sea. (For maximum protective effect, it must be bathed in sea water.)

Aquamarine is the mineral beryl, which makes it a close relative of emerald. T

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We love this gemstone for its captivating color and versatility, but aquamarine also has great Biblical, historical and mythical significance.

Aquamarine comes from the gemstone family of beryl. Beryl is a naturally colorless stone but minerals and impurities that have mixed with the stone during the process of its formation produce a variety of different colored gemstones. In the case of aquamarine, the oceanic color comes from iron. Other members of the beryl family include gems such as heliodor, red beryl, emerald, and goshenite—all inheriting their vibrant colors from elements present in the mines where they are produced. W

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The latest styles for bridal jewelry are pretty and pink. Rose gold and pink gems are adding a touch of romance and warm flattering color to engagement rings, wedding bands and wedding-day jewelry.

Rose gold has been popular with jewelry designers for several years now but it is just starting to become more popular in the traditional bridal category. The trend is part of an overall movement away from traditional white diamond in white gold styling toward more unique and individual ring styles that express the personality of the bride and groom.

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Ecoura™ Collection Diamond Engagement Ring

I recently found out about this jewelry collection that is inspired by nature which sparked my interest.  It is called Ecoura.  It’s name comes from Eco – inspired by nature and Aura – a feeling of love, hence Ecoura.  Ecoura has a vision to make a global change and give back to nature, but also to allow us to indulge ourselves in beautiful jewelry.  Ecoura repects the natural beauty of the Earth’s beauty and wants to better balance our environment impact.

Ecoura™ Collection Diamond Bridal Set

Ecoura engagement rings will plant a tree for your engagement in honor of celebrating everlasting love and to continue reforestation.  The Ecorura bridal collection is beautifully designed and crafted from renewed gold to stay harmonious with nature.  There is a variety of designs offered by Ecoura Bridal Collection so you can pick the perfect diamond ring for your special someone.

There’s just something about beautiful gold jewelry. It is simple yet elegant. It is pretty without being ostentatious. And it has been worn by people of taste for centuries. Gold jewelry can add a subtle accent to any ensemble, or it can provide the signature touch to an outfit. No accessory is more popular today than gold jewelry, and no other place has a better selection of gold jewelry than OrientalPearls.

You’ll find a huge assortment of 14K, 18K gold jewelry made with high quality freshwater pearls and Tahitian pearls available in all price ranges. A g

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