Month wise division of birthstones

Many people believe that gemstones have mystical powers which are bestowed on the wearer. As for example, cool blue sapphire means that the person wearing it remains cool even under pressure while fiery & passionate people wear a red ruby.

With time people started relating gemstones with zodiac signs or months of the year and those who were born in that month were believed to have qualities resembling that of the birthstone or gemstone that was linked to that particular month.

At present the official birthstone list from American National Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America, has been officially adopted in 1912.

The modern birthstones & their respective birth months are:

1. Garnet - January
2. Amethyst - February
3. Aquamarine - March
4. Diamond - April
5. Emerald - May
6. Pearl - June
7. Ruby - July
8. Peridot - August
9. Sapphire - September
10. Opal - October
11. Yellow Topaz - November
12. Blue Topaz - December

Apart from these, the traditional birthstones also exist like Mystical birthstones with Tibetan origin & Ayurvedic birthstones.

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Examining Your Loose Diamonds

Majority of loose diamonds sold to the common public are known to be slightly imperfect. A regular person is not likely to notice these imperfections. Slightly imperfect diamonds may not be easily spotted even by the trained eye.

Irrespective of their imperfections, one should se to it that he picks certified loose diamonds. This ensures appreciation of your diamond by those who are trained to identify flaws, if ever you plan to sell your diamond. The resale value of a fine diamond, however, will always yield better money than an imperfect one. A pre-owned fine loose diamonds will always find buyers if they are offered a little below the market price; and particularly so if your diamond is certified. The certification of a loose diamond marks its credibility.

A good lens is very important key for detecting flaws and color of a loose diamond. Good light is also a necessity. Diamond forceps should be used to hold the stones. A person’s fingers are too big and awkward. On the other hand, person’s fingers can also spoil the diamonds and make them dull and dirty.

Many diamond owners and dealers have found imperfections in set stones months after ownership and examination. So it is extremely vital to examine a loose diamond and not one that has been set, as its mounting may hide some imperfections. In order to observe a diamond correctly one must start with the back of the stone, first dimming it from its breath. Diamond cutters will often leave flaws so they are not visible from the front, but they are often very noticeable from the back. This is why examinations typically begin from the back. If no flaws are seen, examine the stone slowly and carefully through each rear surface.

Sometimes diamonds have spots where part of the diamond does not go with the grain. These spots are very hard to polish properly and often cannot be made flat completely. Therefore, it is essential to find such flaws, if they exists. This type of defect is very hard to spot. Many a times it will not be noticed by the general public; and sometimes not even by the dealer. When a valuable gem is in question, and time is not an issue, hold your final decision and go for a second thorough examination on another day.

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