You see them everywhere and you know their different names. Jewels are all around us. They have graced us and our accessories for quite some time, even 100,000 years ago. Although used for reasons such as status symbols, currency, and for various functions, we mostly like jewels for their beauty and sparkle. So let's take a look at four of the most valued jewels that you can get.
The diamond is believed to be the most coveted gemstone of all. The popular choices for usage are for engagement and wedding rings, as well as gifts for anniversaries and April birthdays. Or, as coined by the glamorous Marilyn Monroe when she sang, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend", they are a great gift for any girl, any occasion.
There are several ways to treat the gem sapphire, making it purple or yellow, but the most common color is deep blue. Not only is it a stunning shade for everyone, but is the birthstone of September and the traditional gem to give for your forty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Meaning "green", the emerald is a beautiful addition to any collection. Being a slightly brittle stone, however, has not affected the popularity of them. Although a real one is somewhat rare, this green gem is traditionally given at fifty-fifth wedding anniversaries and is May's birthstone.
Second only to the diamond, the ruby is an extremely durable jewel. It has been used to decorate swords and armor as well as blessing a building's foundation with good fortune. You also might get one at your fortieth anniversary or if your birthday is in July.
So next time you go shopping for some jewels, look for good colors and settings and you might be compared to a precious stone yourself!
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