The stunning lapis lazuli gemstone cabochon shown here is 38mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Lapis Lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. It is believed to be good for communications and good judgement, for enhancing memory, and to attract success. I […]
The gorgeous dark blue lapis lazuli gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm diameter. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Lapis Lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. It is believed to be good for communications and good judgement, for enhancing memory, and to […]
In My Jeweller’s Workshop III
When I first began setting gemstones, I was dismayed to be told that one that I had chosen might have been dyed. I felt a bit cheated. Surely every gemstone was just rock that came out of the earth? I did some research, and soon found that just about every precious gemstone you see has […]
Libra, The Scale, is the seventh symbol of the Zodiac. Anyone born between 24 September and 23 October is born under this sign. Libra is Latin for weighing scales. It is a cardinal sign, and is ruled by the planet Venus. Its symbol is , representing the scales. Libra is one of the four air signs. Lapis is […]
I have blogged before about birthstones, both birthstones recognised since ancient times, and the more recent traditional list. I thought it was time to look at birthstones in another way: by Zodiac sign. The twelve signs of the zodiac are represented as follows: Aries – – 21 March – 20 April – Heliotrope (Bloodstone) (also Diamond) Taurus – 21 April […]