Shapes Of Gemstones

Antique Cushion Cut Andesine/Labradorite ring. Did you know there are many different shapes of gemstones? What is your favorite? For me I think I like the trillion or triangle shaped. There are heart shapes, round, emerald, square or princess, pear, emerald, oval cuts, and the very flattering marquise cut. There may be others that I am unaware of. A rounded edge square cut is usually referred to an antique square cut. Where a pointed square cut is princess or square, depending on the faceting. Gem cutters try to cut a gemstone in the shape that is most flattering to that particular stone. Not all stones can be cut in all shapes due to internal flaws and inclusions that may be natural to that particular stone. I do not have a square, or heart shaped piece of jewelry to exhibit at this time. Please stop by my Etsy store, to check out all these lovely shaped gemstones.


Trillion shaped Blush Zircon ring.








Peridot and Garnet oval antique setting ring.








Round Blue Topaz and Blue Sapphire ring.









Emerald Cut mint green Prasiolite with Red Sapphire ring.








Huge Pear Shape Citrine pendant and Carnelian necklace.








Marquise Amethyst ring.

The Beautiful CZ

For those of you born in April, the beautiful diamond is your birthstone. As we all know Diamonds are very expensive, especially if you want a nice one. That is where the CZ comes in. CZ's are not only affordable, but beautiful. There is both synthetic, and simulants where CZ's are concerned. You can read my post on that subject, in my archives. Some popular CZ's are Pink Ice, Fabulite, Yag, Moissanite, Bella Luce, Signity Star just to name a few. CZ's can also be a substitute for engagement rings. If you do not want to spend a fortune on your engagement ring, a CZ is a wonderful substitute. The trick is to be sure to buy a size, that fits your wage level, so that is believable. For example, if you work for minimum wage, you will not want a 3 ct engagement ring, because no one will probably think it is real. However, if you buy a CZ engagement ring that is 1 ct or less, no one would ever guess it was not real. Some people think it is offensive to wear a CZ as an engagement ring. Why, no one would know unless you told them. I am a very frugal wife, when my husband and I got engaged I told him to buy a CZ. Why spend all that money on just a so so diamond, when you can get a lovely CZ for a fraction of the price. No one ever knew mine was a CZ, half carat size, and I got all kinds of compliments. Plus it gives you a reason to upgrade, on a later anniversary. I am still waiting for my 1 ct blue diamond solitaire, someday. CZ's make awesome right hand rings as well, and they come in all kinds of wonderful colors, and hues. The two rings pictured, are both CZ's The round one is a 6mm round, diamond cut set in a sterling silver setting, size 6. The other is a 8mm Princess Cut, size 5, sterling silver, and that one is especially stunning. Both of these lovely rings will be available for sale in my Etsy store, or you can buy through this blog, using Paypal. USA buyers only. Contact me if you are interested.

Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend

If you were born in the month of April then the splendid diamond is your birthstone. This lovely ring features 1 carat of genuine blue diamonds, with white baguette diamonds going down the shoulders. The center stone is not a diamond, and I am unsure what it is. I took this picture outside, because the inside ones just did not justify the true beauty of this ring. This was given to me as a semi mount, without the center stone. I set the center stone myself. It is a size 9, solid 14 k gold, and thick gold at that. This has been worn, as it was an engagement ring, for the original owner. I love this ring, but I can not honestly ever see me wearing it. It is so large, and I have such a small hand, it looks freakish on me. One lucky buyer can buy this ring for 500 dollars, payable with a verified Paypal account only. It will be insured for 500 dollars, USA buyers only, and shipped with signature required which means you will have to sign for it to get it. There is one baguette on the side that appears to have a flaw, but does not at all take away from the beauty of this ring. This would make a stunning engagement ring, or right hand ring gift for your birthday. If you are interested please contact me at darien04@gmail.com or comment here.