Semi-precious Stones In Handmade Jewellery For You And Your Family.
The natural stone that has the highest value is the precious gemstone and this is rarer than the semi-precious gemstone
. These in their natural form are not yet ready to be used in creating unique pieces of handmade jewellery.
A gemstone is a form of natural mineral and is very beautiful in their raw state but they can be stunning when they have been cut and polished. They are used widely in making unusual jewellery designs like bracelets, pendants, rings and necklaces. There are also a few other none mineral forms of natural rocks that are used in the art of jewellery making and these are organic minerals and this is why they have been given the classification of being a gemstone. Many of these stones have very hard characteristics and these are perfect for cutting and polishing into beads and pendants. Some other stones are softer and these have lustre with them making them much sort after in handmade jewellery making for their natural beauty.
The main thing that determines the cost of a stone like with anything is its rarity and this is why the precious gemstones are more expensive than the semi-precious stones. Some stones are sought after for their antiquity and some of these set in unusual jewellery designs are much priced by collectors or these old and rare pieces. Along with pieces of handmade jewellery you will find antique pieces like gold cups that have gemstones set into their designs and swords and daggers can also be found set with these gems. Today they are mainly used in the designs or earrings, pendants,
bracelets, jewellery sets, rings and necklaces.
Gemstones all have a unique beauty of their own but they also have healing properties and these have been used by many cultures from all over the world. They have been carried or worn in the form of pieces of
handmade jewellery to change peoples moods and used to bring changes in their lives. They have been used to heal both the physical and the mental health of people and still today many people use crystal healing in their daily lives. Many spiritual healers use gemstone therapy.
These stones can be used from anything from curing a dog bite to the healing of chronic illnesses and everything in-between. This is thought to happen when the gemstone is worn in a piece of unusual jewellery it with give out positive energies to that person. As well as healing people with the positive energys given out by the piece of handmade jewellery set with the gemstone it is believed that it will keep away evil spirits. The custom is to wear these designs on a piece of silk thread as this will improve the power of the gemstone.
The most famous and expensive of the gemstones and one that is known to us all is the diamond and this is said to be a strong healing stone when worn. You will find this gemstone worn in the form of rings, pendants, jewellery sets,
earrings and pendants. We have to remember that all these healing and protecting qualitys that these stones are said to hold are only superstition and no guaranties can be given with these alternative therapies.
You will find these gemstones all over the world and every different culture will have its own favourites this could be jewellery handmade from gemstones for their beauty and decoration or unusual jewellery designs that have a stone or a set of stones believed to have magical qualities. Today many people still believe that these gems will keep them and their families safe and cure any illnesses
by: Mandy Claire
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