White Zircon and Blue Sapphire Ring

This is a clear gemstone. I have called it Zircon, because it is double refractive there by leaving out Garnet, Diamond, or Spinel. It could be sapphire, quartz, petalite, danburite, zircon or any other double refractive clear gemstone. It is a natural gemstone, not fake, or synthetic. It is emerald cut, measuring 7mmx5mm, and has blue sapphires all along the shoulders. It is a size 6, and is available for sale in my Etsy store. I offer combined shipping, and a free layaway service. So be sure to check out all my great items. Easter, and Mothers Day will be here before we now it.

Kyanite The Blueberry Blue Gemstone

I have actually blogged about Kyanite before, mostly whining about how I don't own any LOL. Kyanite in its finest form is a beautiful blueberry blue color. It can be very expensive, and in loose form, I never seem to be able to get any. Ha, then I came upon this ring. HSN was selling this lovely Kyanite ring, and I just had to have it. I had to save my pennies, and hope it didn't sell out, it was on clearance. It is actually over 3 carats in weight, and a bit larger than I am accustomed to wearing. I have been wearing it all week, and it is quite comfortable. Kyanite is a very difficult gemstone for a lapidary to cut because it actually is variable in its hardness, and cleavage. Kyanite can have a hardness anywhere from 4-7 depending on how it is cut. It can also be found in a soft blue, with hint of violet tone of color. Due to its lack of hardness being set in a bezel setting is optimum, especially for me. I am hard on my jewelry, and this setting will largely protect the stone. Though I did not make this piece, one of the reasons I started making my own jewelry, was the expense of buying already made pieces. Due to the harsh conditions I put my jewelry under, I can not see spending a fortune on it, yet love lovely jewelry. When I sell my pieces, it is my ultimate goal, to make lovely jewelry, at lovely prices. It is not really a business for me, but more of a sharing experience. I hope everyone has an awesome Labor Day weekend. By the way there are still a few of these left. If you want one, better hurry.