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The stone of friendship and truth Lapis lazuli is regarded by many people around the world as the stone of friendship and truth. The blue stone is said to encourage harmony in relationships and help its wearer to be authentic and give his or her opinion openly. Lapis lazuli is an opaque rock that mainly consists of diopside and lazurite. It came into being millions of years ago during the metamorphosis of lime to marble. Uncut, lapis lazuli is matte and of a deep, dark blue color often with golden inclusions and whitish marble veins. The small inclusions with their golden shimmer, which give the stone the magic of a starry sky, are not of gold as people used to think, but of pyrites. Their cause is iron. The blue colour comes from the sulphur content of the lazurite and may range from pure ultramarine to a lighter blue. At between 5 and 6 on the Mohs scale, this stone is among the less hard gemstones. Large amounts Lapis Lazuli are produced from mines west of Lake Baikal i...

When you look through this springs latest fashion jewelry collections you will undoubtedly find that pastel colors are everywhere. These beautiful colors match a large part of the environment around us, meaning pastel colors can stand out and accent your style.  ELLE Jewelry 's  spring fashion jewelry collections.  Calypso FringeBlue Agate 7.5 inch Bracelet from ELLE Jewelry See More at www.InStyleSilverJewelry.com

Once you see these designs you'll know exactly why it's called the River collection and why it's so popular. This collections flowing style creates movement with every step and turn.  New long fringe fashion jewelry now on sale at www.InStyleSilverJewelry.com.  Make sure you get the best deals on the new silver fashion accessories from ELLE Jewelry . 

Garnet reflects Pantone’s Color of 2015, Marsala. A robust red with hints of brown, Marsala communicates warmth and a rich elegance. Here are some facts you may not know about this rich colored gemstone. Garnet for January Whether you favor Mozambique or Rhodolite garnet, January’s birthstone encompasses a wealth of beauty and lore. Named for the Latin word granatium meaning “pomegranate,” garnet refers to the vibrant red of the seeds. In the Jewish Talmud, a ‘midrash’ (story) about the “Great Flood” records that a radiant red garnet safely steered Noah’s Ark through the thunderous storms and endless rain. Centuries of explorers and travelers carried it for protection on journeys far from home and crusaders set garnets in their shields, armor, and buckles believing its protection would stop bleeding. Throughout North, Central, and South America, native tribes wore it to ward off evil influences and spirits. And yet for all its protective and healing qualities, today as in ...