There is a beautiful saying, “The poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance”; it is so true that he toils hard, works relentlessly, would even stay hungry , live like a pauper but get every possible thing to keep his children happy, like Will Smith in “Pursuit of Happyness”.  Even in poverty he inculcates in his children the treasured values of honesty, patience and truthfulness.
The concept of celebrating Father’s Day emerged in the year 1910 by a married daughter, Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd. The thought stuck her mind, seated in a church in Spokane, Washington attending the Sunday sermon on Mother’ Day. The sermon discussed about the sacrifices made by a mother for her children. Mrs. Dodd could relate all these sacrifices made her widowed father William Jackson Smart. A Civil War Veteran he had nurtured her and her five brothers with all the love and good values. She recognized the hardships and the endurance her father has taken to raise them. She not only wanted to salute the sacrifices and suffering of her father, but also wanted to give recognition to all the fathers’ who are special to their children.
Mrs. Dodd wanted to commemorate 5th June which was her fathers’ birthday to be celebrated as Father’s Day. But later the 3rd Sunday of June became a popular as the day of honoring the selfless, courageous and loving fathers of the world. It was established as a permanent national observance by President Nixon in 1972.
It is also believed that Father's Day is more special for the loving daughters. Roses are generally worn on the Father's Day: Red to be worn by the daughter whose father is living, while White roses for those whose father has passed away.

Pearls had been the rarest and the most valued possessions in the history; that were only in the reach of the royals. However the culturing of pearls has made pearls very accessible. Almost all Pearls available in the market are cultured. Naturally Pearls are created by living shelled mollusk that excretes layers of nacre to protect itself from sand or any foreign body. There is no other difference between the cultured and natural pearls apart from the later being the outcome of the deliberate human intervention. Here are a few facts and tips that will help you make a smart purchase-

• Pearls are available in different shapes button, semi-round, oval, drop, round, circled, baroque; however the perfectly round and smooth is the most valuable because of their rarity.
• The Pearl’s luster is its most important factor; it gets the luster from the layers of nacre- the more and thinner the layer the better will be the luster.
• All authentic Pearls have uneven surface or some other flaw. In fact this is the distinguishing factor between the real and imitated pearls.  The imitation Pearls are made of glass so have very smooth look where as the cultured and natural pearls feel coarse because of the numerous successive layers.
• Cultured Pearls can only be distinguished from Cultured Pearls with the help of the microscope. Gemological Labs like GIA and EGL do the grading of the Pearls.
• Pearls are graded – AAA, AA, A, B, C, and D based of the, luster, color, size, shape- roundness etc. AAA is the best grade.
• All Pearls undergo some kind treatment-dyeing, polishing, bleaching, irradiation. Bleaching the routine treatment of all Pearls.

Hope the information is useful; we will update more facts in the coming week.

Aquamarine is the most sought after gemstone in the international jewelry market. It’s cool soothing color has won the hearts of millions of people over ages. However few know that the value of this beryl family member; depends on its color. The more intense and even the color the higher the price. Aquamarine gets its color from the amount of iron present in the Aquamarine. Iron determines the color from light blue, blue-green and dark blue.

Clarity, cut and treatment applied to the Aquamarine are other crucial factors determining its price. An AAA quality Aqua has intense blue color, very clear and perfectly cut with 7.5 hardness. Rather its minimum care and maintenance makes it even more popular. Especially the oval and emerald cuts of Aquamarine are most demanded in Rings and other jewelry .

My Solitaire makes this Valentine’s Day even more romantic with exclusive jewelry within your budget.  You don’t have to look for unimpressive gifts thinking jewelry is an extravagant affair. Rather you l be surprised to know, that you can actually get extraordinary without robbing a bank. Check out our exclusive Valentine's Special gifts-

Gifts Below $100

If you are looking for a worthwhile gift for your love, but do not want to get broke, try gemstones like garnets and blue topaz. A pair of Garnet Briolette Dangle Earrings

will not cost you more than fifty bucks. Portuguese cut Swiss Blue Topaz Studs or Citrine studs are an all time favorites within this range. However, if you want diamonds you can get Blacks and Blues depending upon the carat size.

Gifts Below $250

Diamonds are the girl’s best friends, and you can never go wrong with any diamond studded Valentine’s gift. Buy a pair of ¼ Carat Diamond Studs  in 18K Yellow Gold. However if you still want your gift to be more exclusive go in for 1 Carat Black Diamond Studs . Studs are something she will treasure forever like your everlasting love.

Gifts Below $500

Diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds or rubies you can explore a vast variety of jewelry. Go for an Blue Diamond Initial Pendant  or a Heart-in-Heart Pendant epitomizing your love.

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MySolitaire assures a super Saving Shopping this holiday season. Our exclusive Holiday Special Discount brings different discount offers for you dear customers. One of our exciting schemes allows a fabulous $20 OFF on all purchases above $120. Just choose to pay through Google Checkout to avail the discount. Be prompt as the Google Checkout Special offer begins from November 24, 2008 7:00:00 PM EST and will end by December 17, 2008 7:00:00 PM EST. The discount will be allowed on the item price before shipping and tax. Once purchased, the product cannot be resold to MySolitaire.com, however the product can be returned back to MySolitaire. This is a one time offer where the customer needs to make the full payment at the time of purchase. The offer also remains invalid on second time purchases. So rush!! Start browsing through our breathtaking jewelry collection right now to pick your favorites.

Blue Topaz, birthstone for the December has the most calming effect on the wearer. Topaz is available in different colors most popularly the in shades of blue. Its dazzling appearance and extremely affordable price proves it to be an affordable choice for different gems. White Topaz offers an inexpensive alternative to the Diamond and White Sapphire. Sky Blue Topaz, with its light to medium sky blue coloring, is an excellent substitute for the more expensive Aquamarine. London Blue Topaz a Blue Sapphire look alike is the darkest of the blue Topazes. Swiss Blue Topaz refers to an intense vibrant blue Topaz which is also known as Super Blue and Max Blue.

Topaz is believed to have derived its name from the Greek word topazion which means to seek. Its Indian roots reach the Sanskrit word ‘tapas’ meaning fire, for yellow being the most common color of the topaz. In ancient times Topaz was used by the warriors to make themselves invisible in time of emergency. Kings used topaz to test the loyalty of their associates as the gem changes color in the presence of poison.

Especially if the chilling winter cold is giving you the blues then donning a Blue Topaz will just relax your nerves by keeping you warm. Wear a pair of Blue Topaz Stud Earrings and see how they make you stand out even in those oversized sweaters. Blue topaz is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 4th year. Gift your beloved wife a Blue Topaz Stackable Ring as a reminder of your love this Wedding Anniversary. Celebrate this holiday season with this stylish gemstone.

All Hallows’s Evening now known as Halloween is one of the mostexciting Irish tradition carried to North America. Celebrated on the night of October 31st, as per the fable it’s a night when ghosts come down for the earthly tour. In order to avoid being recognized by these ghosts, people wear dress up in scary costumes when they leave their homes after dark. This is believed to fool the ghosts into thinking they are one of them. They also keep a bowl of food outside their homes to prevent the underworld creatures from entering inside. Halloween is known as the darkest day of the year because the evil forces are at its peak and it is commemorated by wearing colors like black or orange.

People dress up in black and orange costumes, aping monsters, ghosts, skeletons, witches or devils which give a ghostly feel. Nowadays characters from television shows, movies and other pop culture icons have become very popular. This Halloween won’t be any different but you can definitely add a little more thrill to your regular costume by wearing Black Diamond and Citrine Jewelry. Cast a spell by wearing this Black Diamond Ring on your wicked witch outfit. Protect yourself from the evil ghouls that haunt your backyard by wearing this Citrine Cross Pendant. Be the most envied spirits this Halloween.

Sunny Yellow Citrine, the birthstone of those born in November, has derived its name from the French word Citron for lemon. Also known as the 'Happy Stone’, it makes life beset with bliss and liveliness. Citrine is a stone of protection as it removes or deflects negative energies. A perfect gift for your beloved as it considered to have a number of magical properties. Writers and public speakers are recommended to wear Citrine Jewelry to improve eloquence. Citrine is available in a range of colors from radiant yellowish to brownish red; suiting every mood and its different shades just elicits your beauty by adding a special glow. Apart from its countless healing properties, Citrine is also the trendiest and most talked about stone in jewelry business. Don a sparkling Citrine Journey pendant or a pair of Citrine Earrings to have all the Oohs and Ahhs coming your way.

Be it regular clothes or cocktail dress Citrine Jewelry goes well with just about anything and everything. It adds a shimmer to your outfit making it look vibrant and eye- catching. The next best yellow stone after Topaz, Citrine is often forged as it too. This stone is a treat for gemstone lovers. Everything the hearts desire in terms of adornment and decoration is what Citrine Jewelry is at an affordable rate. A pair of Citrine earrings will surely bestow a hint of sunshine to those dull November days.