Emerald is the gorgeous May Birthstone. The royal stone has been desired since ancient times. The rich and vibrant emerald promises good luck, promotes healing, attract love and happiness. Traditionally, Emerald has been associated with the 55th wedding anniversary gifts. But you need not be born in May or celebrating your 55th wedding anniversary to flaunt breathtaking emerald jewelry.

Emeralds are one of the softest gems that need extra care. Just keep in mind these following points and your precious emerald jewelry will shine forever.

Care:

I. First remove dust and other loose particles from your jewelry with the help of soft bristled brush.

II. Then, keep your jewelry under room temperature running water and brush the underside of the Emerald to get rid of the built-up dirt and grease. Use mild soap like hand soap.

III. Finally dry clean with a soft cloth.

IV. Always store your emerald jewelry separately wrapped in a soft cotton-cloth as to avoid the scratching of this soft gemstone.

Caution:

I. Emerald is a porous gem, always remove your emerald ring while doing dishes or using the soap. Your ring may loose its luster as grease and soap get accumulated on the bottom of the gemstone

II. Never clean your Emerald jewelry in ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners or acetone as they may damage the stone irrevocably.

III. Avoid strong soaps, 'jewelry cleaner' or other cleaners.

Tips for choosing the right Emerald Jewelry:

While buying Emerald Earrings, keep in mind that in order to appreciate the real beauty of Emerald, go for the bigger stone for that classic look.

3-stone inline Emerald Pendants goes well with any casual or party wear. A must have for every girl is this beautiful Emerald Ring fashionable yet ideal for everyday wear.

Aquamarine is the March birthstone, favorable for the Scorpio Zodiac. It is believed that the Aquamarine boosts compatibility between lovers and enhances understanding between married couples. The modern anniversary gift chart suggests that one should present it on the 16th and the 19th marriage anniversary. Aquamarine is one of the few stones that need least care and can be given different artistic cuts. Just keep in mind the following tips:

1. While cleaning spree of the house or the garage remove your ring. Even when applying make-up its advised to remove the jewelry to check loss of brilliance.

2. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and heat.

3. Clean your jewelry from time to time to maintain the brand-new-look. Soak the jewelry in a solution of mild dish detergent and lukewarm water. Swish clean after 20 minutes.

4. Always wrap your jewelry separately in dry, soft cloth.

Simply follow these instructions and you will always have your Aquamarine jewelry sparkling bright. Wear as much Aquamarine as possible as it one gem that look best on every skin and all outfits.

1. First, clean each piece of jewelry with a soft bristled brush to remove dust and other particles.
2. Then soak the piece in a solution of mild dish detergent and lukewarm water for few minutes.
3. Lightly brush the jewelry, again.
4. Then dry clean with a soft cloth.

Don’t forget to take some precautions:

1. While on a cleaning spree in the house remove your ring.
2. To prevent soap films from building up in the design remove your ring while bathing and washing hands.
3. Don’t expose your jewelry to harsh chemicals.
4. Wear your jewelry only after the make up is complete.

So seal your vow and pledge your unfailing love with a beautiful filigree ring from Mysolitaire.

Garnet, was used by Noah to make a lantern; the illumined gems were placed together to help him find way in the deep nights. This bright gem is know to man for eons now. The ancient Egyptian and Roman jewelry displays ample use of Garnets, especially red. It has numerous talismanic powers to ward off evil, protect from disasters and cure depression. Its varied colors and tempting cost makes is a hot cake for all style aficionados. Here are some tips to keep your Garnet Jewelry shining bright.



Garnet is a tough gem measuring 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, thus is does not generally scratch. However, a harsh blow may crack the gem. Generally, one should avoid contact with strong chemicals, oils or creams to retain the luster.

Cleaning

• Never heat the Garnet though you can use ultrasonic; also avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, this may fracture it.

• To clean your Garnet jewelry use some mild detergent diluted in water and clean dry with a soft cloth.

Buyers Tip

• Garnet looks the best when studded in Yellow gold. Wear it in rings, pendants or buy a complete earring necklace set.

• Usually Garnets are reasonably priced. However, certain rare Garnets like the green Tasvorite or the Star Garnet can be expensive.

So shed your worries about price and maintenance. Just wear lots and lots of Garnets to glow at every party.

Tanzanite is sensitive to thermal shock, never over expose to heat.

Ultrasonic or steam cleaning can permanently tarnish the gem

Tanzanite has a potential cleavage; a strong blow may crack the stone.

Drastic temperature variations from hot to cold can easily develop a crack. Avoid extreme and harsh conditions.

Do not allow any contact with acids and chemicals. Hairsprays, creams, make up, bleach and oil.

Tanzanite is a delicate gem so remove it first when home and wear it last after dressing up.

Take off your Tanzanite jewelry when doing some rough exercise, in the swimming pool, and while gardening.

Cleaning & Storage:

To maintain the luster rub the stone with a soft dry cotton cloth, it will rejuvenate the shine.

To clean your jewelry, mix some mild detergent in luke warm water. Carefully soak for about 15-20 minutes and swish-clean using a brush. Rinse thoroughly and keep in a dry place. Tanzanite is a very soft gem and make get tarnished easily. Always store your Tanzanite Jewelry separately to avoid scratching especially your Tanzanite rings.

Buying Tip:

View the gemstone under both artificial and natural light to examine the color saturation. Bright Blue stones are more valuable

Tanzanite is an extremely attractive purplish blue gem radiating the beauty of sapphire and amethyst. It’s this extraordinary color that has made it a favorite with celebrities and style muses. Recently discovered in Tanzania it is a fantastic addition to the gem treasury.

Color is the most important parameter to value a Tanzanite

The finest stone emanates deep blue tone in daylight, though a purely blue gem is very rare. Too dark or light are generally less valued though are extremely appealing. Tanzanite is a trichroic gem; it radiates a different color when viewed from different angles. The same stone may look purple, blue or brownish blue. Loved for its violet hues it is often adorned in white gold.

This lush color is achieved by heating as the stone when discovered is brown.

Wear this December birthstone in pendants and earrings, and experience the exuberance radiate through you.

• Never clean Blue Topaz in an ultrasonic cleaner. Even steaming can be destructive.
• Blue Topaz is tough gem untarnished by heat but abstain from sudden temperature changes. Do not leave it before the heater vent or hot car it may destroy the color.
• The gem has perfect cleavage like diamonds which may crack due a sharp blow from a right direction. Avoid harsh blows on the gem.
• Remove your jewelry when working in the garden or other rough chores.
• Wear the jewelry last, after putting on the make up. Keep from contact with chemicals and creams.

Cleaning & Storage:

Use luke warm water with a few drops of a mild detergent to wash the jewelry. Carefully soak and swish-clean using a brush. Rinse thoroughly and keep in a dry place. It is always recommended to store Topaz Jewelry separately to avoid scratching.

Buying Tip:

• All Blue Topaz jewelry available in United States used humanly induced gems. Check for proper certification to avoid being cheated with blue quartz.
• View the under both artificial and natural light to examine the stone.

Topaz is the Texas state gemstone and the anniversary gem for the 19th and 23rd wedding anniversary. Topaz is a vibrant gem found in shades of brown, red, orange, pink, yellow and white. Natural Blue Topaz is extremely rare hence most of the Blue Topaz available is processed to achieve the color. Vivacious and plush, it is the accepted December birthstone.

The attractive azure shades are created through uniform irradiation. The light blue Topaz is known as the Sky Blue Topaz, the brighter blue is the Swiss Blue Topaz and the deep transparent is London Blue Topaz. White gold and platinum are the ideal metals to accent the appeal of the gem. The permanent process makes it ideal for jewelry.

Topaz is fabled to guard the wearer from evil, poison and danger even death. It sooths the brain, boost appetite, calm anger and give a cooling effect. In ancient times people wore it to miraculously make men handsome and intelligent and sterile women bear children.

Wear it in rings, pendants and earrings, hugging your body and see your aura glow.

Citrine should never be heated or exposed to extreme temperatures. Though it can be ultrasonic cleaned.

Never leave Citrine jewelry in the sun for long hours, as the heat may cause the permanent loss of color. Especially remove the jewelry when taking a sun bath.

Should never expose to X-ray or will become dark brown.

Avoid sudden temperature changes, it can crack the stone.

Citrine is hard enough, but not capable to withstand the harsh blows and rough use.

Abstain from the use of oils, bleach, hairsprays, perfumes and other chemicals on Citrine jewelry.

Cleaning:
Use a very mild detergent, dish washing soap or a popular jewelry cleaner to clean your Citrine jewelry. Soak the jewelry for 15-20 minutes in the soap and water mixture, and scrub off the dirt with a soft toothbrush. Rinse it under running water and dry with a soft cotton cloth.

Store:
Always store your jewelry separately in their respective boxes or wrap in a cloth to avoid rubbing and scratch.

Buying Tip:
Always buy Citrine jewelry from a reputed company, as most Citrine available is actually heated Amethyst.

Citrine is a lustrous intense yellow colored gem. Its color tones vary from bright yellow to orange to golden brown due the presence of iron within the stone. Natural citrine is rare and the large golden stone, especially the Madeira is the most precious. The gem is mostly treated to acquire flawless stone.

The vivacious hues of Citrine enhance multifold when studded in yellow gold. It is actually the brilliance of the gold that further brightens up the golden color of the gem. If you want the jewelry to look elegant and chic choose white gold or platinum. A great alternative of yellow sapphire or yellow diamond; is often embellished with Peridot, Amethyst and Garnet.