FAMOUS & PRESSURES OPAL GEMSTONES.
GALAXY OPAL FINEST BOULDER OPAL DISCOVERED IN THE WORLD.
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Priced well over $1 million the Galaxy has been described by Opal specialist & astrophysicist as viewing the dawn of the cosmos. Some ancient South American cultures believed that people that looked deeply into such Opals like the Galaxy were enlightened for ever as Opal gemstones have karma qualities. Galaxy is about twice the physical size of the famous black Opal gemstone known as the Halley's comet . Discovered in the country of Brazil and was last known to be in the hands of a wealthy private collector . The largest deposit of boulder opal gemstones are found at these locations in Australia . Opalton , also around the township of Winton in the west of the State, in the south-west of Queensland Opal gemstone boulder Opal mining towns of Yowah , Quilpie, and you can find boulder Opal not far from the board of Queensland and New South Wales in the far south-west of the State . Queensland boulder opals is unusual when comparing to other types of Opal gemstones like black Opal and crystal Opal, as boulder forms usually i n thin veins of crystal Opal between orange and brownish colour ironstone where sometimes the opal crystal pools into a larger surface, bolder Opal can be extremely bright 5 out of 5 extremely electorate colours, you can also have black bolder Opal and this is very rare.
Greatest Opal gemstone lover Cleopatra-Mark Antony .
The ancient world’s most feared couple Mark Antony and Cleopatra . Nonius Senator of the Roman Republic owned a fabulous Opal known throughout the world of his day. The brilliant Opal gemstone was designed in a ring, it is said to have been the size of a Australian one dollar coin with a huge cabochon dom 5 -5 fire brightness dazzling multicoloured that would eliminate even in the night. Roman General and Triumvir Mark Antony offered Senator Nonius several times a large fortune , as the gem Opal had been appraised a fortune was needed for such a rare Opal gemstone. Per Nonius Senator of the Roman Republic refused to sell it . Mark Antony made him an offer he could not refuse and proscribed the Senator. Nonius preferred to be banished from Rome losing all he owned fleeing with his most highly prized possession the jewellery yes the famous Senators Opal ring . In 42BC Antony summoned Cleopatra to a conference in what is known in the modern times as Turkey, so she could explain why her country had not supported him in the Roman civil war against Caesar’s murderers. Now that her ex lover and supporter Julius Caesar head of Rome at time was now deceased , Cleopatra needed Mark Antony’s approval so Cleopatra designed a plan its the way she knew best , a meticulously planned seduction . Antony on arrival found preparations made to receive him magnificent beyond comprehension, what amazed him the most was the extraordinary number of bright lights, there are records stating very bright lights lined the streets like a modern day international festival, and they were arranged and grouped in patterns reflect a romantic atmosphere in relation to each other, some with delightful patterns in squares shapes and some in circles, Antony had never seen a more brilliant and spectacle greeting on his arrival . Cleopatra sailed towards Antony up the Cydnus River in a scented, candlelit golden barge with purple sails, whereupon she invited him to a private feast with her. A love affair ensued which became all consuming and fired the lovers the ambition to create a new world order. Therein lies the reason Antony wanted the Senator’s Opal gemstone ring more than any of the treasures gold ,Villers in Rome - it reminded him of the tremendous electrifireing atmosphere in which his mind was mesmerised and his flesh was teas the strong warlike muscles were massage and fatefully seduced by the Queen seduction Cleopatra , the fabulous gemstone fiery Opal mesmerizing fabulous bright fire around, the famous Opal gemstone may many wealthy Roman women and men jealous of the Senator of the Roman Republic owned a fabulous Opal . Cleopatra was born in 69 BC - 68 BC. When her father Ptolemy XII died in 51 BC, Cleopatra became co-regent with her 10-year-old brother Ptolemy XIII. They were married, in keeping with Egyptian tradition. Whether she was as beautiful as was claimed, she was a highly intelligent woman and an astute politician, who brought prosperity and peace to a country that was bankrupt and split by civil war.
OLMPIC AUSTRALIS OPAL
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Artist Palette Black Opal gemstonefrom lightning Ridge Australia Prospected by Dunny at the Corcoran Opal fields . Black nobby Priced $400,000. oo . Very large Black Opal , the Black Opal back is very thick , this is a very strong Black Opal gemstone extremely stable discovered In the 1990s. 36 carats lenght 28 mm by 19 mm width 7 mm .
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $160,000. oo .
The Raj the Orient India even today there are believes about the karma qualities of Opal gemstones "what gose around comes around ". Sultans of India had collections believe to have mystical power . Jewellery and gemstones that were unimaginable to describe their gem dazzling rare gem beauty ,The Raj of the Orient India collection of opals and gemstones was one of the best collection of jewellery in the world as that time in history.
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Black Opal gemstone priced $120,000 . oo discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia .
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Two of the guys who found the Halley's comet Opal were working with me on a share venture Opal mining lease of mine only a year before they passed away . The brothers found the Guinness book of records Opal gemstone because the Opal lease was in their name . They had worked the old Opal claim leased at lightning Ridge extensively underground conventionally for many years making a extremely good living , walking only a metre from the Guinness book of record black Opal day after day as they walked back and forward through the shaft going to work for many years. The gemstone was found at the lunatic Hill location also known by government records as the the 3 mile Opal feel . Which I would have to say is the richest field in the history of the Black Opal industry and the highest quality gem Black Opal ever seen even today . The brothers who owned the claim finally uncovered this 20 million year old Black Opal by getting involved with a local Opal company that provided all the earthmoving machinery and finances to undertake such a huge open cut mine , "as I should know as I open cut the claim next to the Guinness book of record opal in 1999 - 2000. Within two years the too old brothers passed away and it was quite a tragic and sad finished to particularly the oldest of the two brothers. The adjoining claims were named Scots Opal claim, leaning tree Opal claim & revolver Opal claim, the Opal Hunter claim which I open cut and still have the legal rights to Opal mine today. These days there is a protected order over all these claims to preserve for future generations in the State of New South Wales capital city Sydney Australia . The Sydney Museum will be constructing a multimillion dollar Opal Centre at the township of lightning Ridge opposite the opal hunters claim of my and between the 3 mile flat and lunatic Hill . The Museum will have highly renowned Sydney palaeontologist will have an exhibition of many rare Opal fossils dinosaurs etc.
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Opal gemstone lover Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary Elisabeth of Croatia and Bohemia ,Bavaria between 1837-1898. Spouse of Emperor Francis Joseph I. The legendary “Sissi,” as she was called, is the most famous of Austria’s empresses . Amongst her famous jewellery and gemstone collection were a parure of Hungarian Opals and diamonds, comprising a opal necklace, a diadem and a pair of opal earrings which Sissi received as a wedding gift from her mother-in-law Archduchess Sophie.
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Sexy opal lover Gypsy Rose Lee accomplished actress, author and playwright , whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy. Perhaps the greatest burlesque queen of all time. A female who put the tease into striptease ,she collected 19th century paintings, furniture and jewelry. Gypsy Rose Lee owned a fabulous Opal-laden Aztec necklace by the famous Tiffany jewellery designs. One of her husband William Alexander Kirkland gave her an equally remarkable Opal gemstone from the country of Mexican, a fire Opal bracelet jewellery design for her 40th birthday. Two stunning Opal jewels by Tiffany jewellery designers were cornerstones of the collection of a famous woman who put the exotic into striptease .
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $110;000. oo .
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $56,000. oo .
The ancient Chinese Empress loved Opal gemstones in their collections of fabulous jewellery ,their Royal husbands had collections of the finest Jade gemstones ever seen in the world, along with fabulous blazing pigeon red rubie gemstones from the neighbouring country of Burma, Opal gemstones were prized as they were rare in the Orient at the time as there had never been any large and significant deposit discovered . Even today Indonesia is the only country in South East Asia where deposits of Opal gemstones exist.
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $52,000. oo . The Australian Opal gem is on a $1 Australian coin .
Sultans and there Royal family of the middle East are also Opal jewellery lovers along with the rich merchants travelling to and from the Orient and Europe to obtain rare objects such as beautiful exotic opals which their jewelers crafted into spectacular jewellery. The Sultans most favourite woman in his heroine would often be told to wear exotic Opal gem jewellery before she presented herself on his command. Opal gemstone and jewellery worn around a woman's neck was said to enhance and raise the sultans passion for her.
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $51,000. 00 .
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $51,000. 00
John Davison Rockefeller America's first billionaire and the world's richest man. Rockefeller was taken by the alluring charms of Opal gemstones and had to have the mesmerising 'Fire Queen' Opal for which he paid £75,000, hitherto a record for an Opal. Rockefeller achieved his dreams and gained a huge multinational empire as he was a great industrialist who founded Standard Oil and revolutionised the petroleum industry, is often regarded as the richest person in history and as having defined the structure of modern philanthropy. His collection of rare and famous Opal gemstones and jewellery were viewed personally by Rockefeller regularly as the opals gave him inspiration.
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Discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia . Black Opal nobby gemstone priced at $41,000. 00 .
The Roman empire believed opals were the most glorious of gems . Throughout the history of the Romans, leaders such as senators and high-ranking military officers were lovers of rare and exotic gemstones such as opals. Unfortunately they never seen the most exotic and rare Opal gemstone of all the Black opal , as the country of Australia had not been discovered where deposits of mind blowing Black opals gems of dazzling colours and rare exotic patterns have only been circulating around the world in modern times . The British Empire was similar to the Roman Empire huge . the English Royal family at the time sent a officer name Capt Cook who discovered Australia in 1770, lightning Ridge Australian Opal gems are so much more superior exotic and rare" Black opal gems are said to be 2000 times rarer than diamonds.
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Last photograph gemstone image discovered at the Corcoran Opal fields lightning Ridge Australia , Black Opal nobby Priced 81,000 Australian dollars . Today's Corcoran Opal fields are practically exhausted form large scale mining operations , the new Corcoran Opal fields was discovered in 1990 an is about 30 minute drive from lightning Ridge.
Inca Empire, or Inka . Empire wow Opal gems .
Machu Picchu, the mysterious lost Inca city in the mountains. This
stunning marvel of ancient construction was likely built to serve as both a
royal estate and a religious retreat . Spanish conquerors discovered tremendous
Opals from South American bolder Opal and spectacular crystal Opal incase
in gold jewellery items designed for the Inka period.
Famous-Opals . Aurora Australis Opal
The Aurora Australis Opal was discovered at the capital of the
Black Opal industry the township known as Lightning Ridge in the state of New
South Wales Australia . . The cut and polished Opal stone features a harlequin
pattern in which red, green, and blue are the dominant Opal colors against the
stone's Black Opal background. The Aurora Australis Opal weighs 180 carats and
measures 3 inches by 1. 8 inches. Fire Queen Opal. The Fire Queen Opal gemstone
was resold a number of times, and each transaction proved a challenge because at
the time there was little market for large opals. 1928 the Fire Queen Opal had
been renamed and valued at £40,000 and was on display at the Chicago Museum. The
Fire Queen Opal was resold to John D. Rockefeller in the 1940s for £75,000 and
joined the Rockefeller family's prestigious gemstone and jewelry collection. In
November 1906, Charlie Dunstan found Dunstan's Opal Stone later renamed the Fire
Queen Opal at the Angledool Diggings north west form lightning Ridge . The opal
weighed nearly 900 carats and at the time was the largest Opal ever discovered.
Dunstan traveled into Angeldool where a local indigenous tribe were living at
the time with the Opal gemstone and sold the rare gem Opal for a mere £100 . In
November 1910, Dunstan was found dead in his hut from a gunshot wound to the
head. There was only one policeman in the township of Angledool where at the
time if a policeman were not over 6 foot and 2 pick handles across the shoulder
and could bareknuckle box with the best, then he had no chance of policing the
district. According to legend,Charlie Dunstan while he was in town he got drunk
and lost two other large Opals he was carrying. The jury ruled that his death
was a suicide ,as the country in the North West of the state of New South Wales
was harsh extremely hot summer with little water and only the physically and
mentally strong Opal Miner's could survive. The Flamingo Opal and the Black
Prince Opal. The Black Prince Opal, originally known as Harlequin Prince Opal,
was found at the Phone Line around the township of lightning Ridge Australia by
Tom Urwin and Snowy Brown in 1915 , as were the Pride of Australia Opal, the
Empress of Australia Opal, and the Flamingo opals. Today the township of
lightning Ridge has named streets after the gemstones . Of the four, the
Flamingo was the largest Opal gemstone - weighing over 800 carats! In 1920,
Urwin and Brown sold all four Opal stones for £2000 to Ernie Sherman a
Englishman, this was the most money paid for black opals at the time. In modern
times Sherman son's were the best Opal buyers in lightning Ridge known to pay a
fair price for opal gemstones, and were respected by the opal miners. The Black
Price Opal weighed 181 carats. The Black Prince Opal has a flag pattern on one
side and is red on the other. A wealthy American soldier bought the Black Prince
Opal in England and eventually donated the Opal gemstone to a New York Museum .
Later, the Opal joined the collection at the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in
Los Angeles, only to be stolen in the same theft as the Pride of Australia Opal
gemstone. Terry Barclay the claim holder and one of the lunatic Hill syndicate
who found the biggest uncut Black Opal in modern times, told me in the 1990s
that the Sherman brothers at that time was still paying fair prices for Opal
gemstones at lightning Ridge. The year 2000 I personally showed a $40,000 Opal
that i named the liberty flame as it was in the shape of a flame to Sherman at
his office in lightning Ridge . I found the Opal also not far from the Phone
Line , while open cutting next door to where the Halley's comet Opal was found
at the famous 3 mile lightning Ridge Opal Fields.
A little bit of history about my self at a very young age ,I left
the eastern coastal strip where a huge part of the population live in Australia
,to go Opal hunting out west . I was quite fascinated by the old opal gem
feels around the Opal mining town of lightning Ridge in the State of New South
Wales Australia . I enjoyed looking for fossils as much as Opal
gemstones , today with nearly 40 years experience in black Opal gemstones along
with crystal Opal and Opal mining open cut mining on the most famous feel the 3
mile lightning Ridge . In recent years I have turned my
efforts into Opal jewellery designs , unique one-of-a-kind Opal gemstone designs
. I am often available to answer questions regarding the Australian
opal industry "just add this website to your favourite . On the contact
page you will find if you scroll down the page there is a Opal contact form,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr Black for Opal
information .
Black Opal is a great investment .
Black Opal is a great investment each opal is unique and this is
why they are of such value , very easy to sell especially in these volatile
times, valuable metals such as gold is so expensive at the moment .
Gold unlike Opal & gemstones is difficult to store as gold is heavy and very
bulky to transport . Opals and other gemstones are light and small and very easy
to transport anywhere in the world if needed to store in a safety
deposit box.
Opal mining and gemstone information updated regularly at
grahamblackopal. com .
This is truly a great time to get involved in the black opal
industry in the township of lightning Ridge and surrounding districts, the
township is set up with all the services that you need Schooling and hospital,
good shopping and there is plenty of machinery available to go prospecting for
opal, new and used machinery plenty of entertainment dancing at the bowling club
readily, outdoor lawn bowls, golfing, horse races, and these days lightning
Ridge also has a Olympic swimming pool with Olympic diving facilities. Their is
plenty of outdoor activities hunting wild boar, and there is also a free hot
water artesian deep water pool which is very relaxing and therapeutic, plenty of
nature life examples birds parrots Eagles kangaroos , there are a few watering
holes after a hard day's work, sports gun club. And a great weekend football
competition. And last of all I would like to wish all the Opal prospectors out
on the new OPA 4 all the best work safe and I hope someone drills up a
spectacular gem multicolour black opal predominantly red in colour, this will
lead as hopefully to a great new opal feel and a opal Rush out west.
A couple of lightning Ridge black Opal stories
Lucky adventures Rags to Riches. I knew two young men one was
born in the Township of Lightning Ridge and the other born in the city he tried
his luck in the big Australian outback, by the age of 30 these men were worth 10
million dollars each. They teamed up and went exploring the outback with a nine
inch expiration truck they put down drill holds and tested the soil by washing
the clay on the deep opal levels, and to my surprise the next time I caught up
with them they had turned into million airs, from out of the deep hole came to
the surface of the outback and for the first time the naked eye was dazzled and
nearly blinded because when sun of the Australian outback strikes the face of
this rarest of gem it is one of the greatest moments in your life, a large
deposit rivals some of the famous collections of jewelry around the world, you
have to see it for yourself to believe the magic of the moment, for example
diamonds are not rare it is a controlled industries and very well marketed.
Where Black Opal can never supply the world's markets like diamonds, because it
is so rare each piece unlike diamonds is unique and very personalized there is
only one of each unlike diamonds here are millions all the same. Beautiful Opal
jewellery is for unique people .
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Whilst selling Opal around the world I have been studying
jewellery designers from Europe, United States of America to Asia and the middle
east I have studied with some of the best designers in the world and have
concentrated my effort on unique one of a kind opal jewelry specializing in only
handmade special pieces of jewelry designed by brilliant Goldsmith's. Unique
jewelry is my passion because they enhanced a woman's beauty especially when
they are worn around the front of a ladies neck, the only word that can express
this is sheer elegance. Opal earrings are my favourite, exotic black Opal
enhances the beauty of females all around the world. I concentrate on the
artistic side of jewellery using free forms.
Birthstone information
Month Modern Traditional Star Sign Planetary Stones January
Garnet Garnet - Crusaders used this gem for protection from injury. Ancient
warriors thought it would bring victory. Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Lapis Lazuli
February Amethyst Amethyst - Saint Valentine wore an Amethyst. It made up
Cleopatra's signet ring. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Turqoise March Aquamarine
Bloodstone - was the preferred stone when carving religious subjects. Pisces
(Feb 19-Mar 20) Aquamarine April Diamond Diamond - The brilliance of a Diamond
as always been appreciated throught the ages. It is also a Girl's Best Friend.
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Jasper May Emerald Emerald - was once believed to ward
off many kinds of sickness, the green represented life, which is renewed in the
spring. Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) Emerald June Pearl Alexandrite - Discovered in
1839, it was named after Prince Alexander of Russia. It reflected the Russian
national colors, red and green. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Tiger Eye July Ruby Ruby
- the red in a ruby represnted blood, which represented life. Cancer (June 21 -
July 22) Moonstone August Peridot Sardonyx - Roman soldiers wore this gem to
bring good fortune and in the middle ages, it was believed to bring gravitas to
the wearer. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Rock Crystal September Sapphire Sapphire -
represented a pure soul. It was often worn by priests for protection from impure
thoughts. Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22) Citrene October Opal Opal - represented hope
and love in the western and eastern worlds. Thieves wore these in hopes of not
getting caught. Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22) Sapphire November Topaz Topaz - was
believed to have a relaxing and cooling effect: on boiling water, fever, and
even anger. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) Garnet or Ruby
Gemstones
One - Honeymoon year - Blue Topaz Two - Second year of your marriage - Coal Three - Third year of your marriage - Peridot Four - Fourth year of your marriage - Amethyst Five - Fifth year of your marriage - Rhodolite Gardnet
Six - Sixth year of your marriage - Lapis Lazuli Seven -Seven year of your marriage - Zircon Eight - Eighth year of your marriage - Pearl Nine - Nine year of your marriage - Andalusite Ten - Tenth year of your marriage - Australia Opals Eleven - Eleventh year of your marriage - Spinel Twelve - Twelve year of your marriage - Opal Thirteen - Thirteen year of your marriage - Tsavorite
Garnet Fourteen - fourteen year of your marriage - Kunzite Fifteen - Fifteen year of your marriage - Blue Sapphire
Sixteen - Sixteen year of your marriage - Topaz Seventeen - Seventeen year of your marriage - Rubellite
Tourmaline Eighteen - Eighteen year of your marriage - Aquamarine
Nineteen - Nineteen year of your marriage - Golden Beryl
Twenty-twenty four - Twenty fourth year of your marriage -
Emerald Twenty five-twenty nine - Twenty fifth year of your marriage -
Jade Thirty five-thirty nine - Thirty year of your marriage - Cat's Eye
Chysoberyl Forty-forty four - Fortieth year of your marriage - Ruby
Forty five-forty nine - Forty fifth year of your marriage -
Tanzaniate Fifty-fifty four - Fifty year of your marriage - Gold
Sapphire Sixty - And the big One - Diamond
January Humanity is beginning to rediscover the almost forgotten healing
arts based on earth energies that is thought to be inherent in several different
stones. Crystals and minerals were the first thought to contain the
necessary power used in healing many types of sicknesses. Next came the
gemstones themselves and the clearer and more perfect, the more power they
contained.
Amulets were made of various combinations which were thought to
ward off evils, sickness and bad luck while imparting to the wearer the powers
to do mighty things. For example: an ancient circular stone was believed
to embody the powers of strength and that is why they were worn as arm bands.
A 10,000year old shaman was discovered in the Italian Alps with a similar
arm band in place. Then there is the Pi disk from China that is a
protective device worn since ancient times.
Birthstone by Color Month-January-dark red-month of
February-purple-month of March-pale blue-month of April-month of May-bright
green-month of June-cream month of July-bright red-month of August-pale
green-month of September-deep blue-month of October-variegated-month of
November-yellow-month of December-skyblue.
jewellery information The most desirable estate engagement rings on the market today
date from the late Victorian era turn of the century. Such rings reflect the
popular tastes of their time; therefore, rings from different eras have very
different characteristics. Rings from the turn of the century through the 1920s
were often made in white gold or platinum, with fine filigree (lace-like) detail
on the mounting. Both yellow gold and white gold engagement rings were popular
in the 1930s and 1940s, as were white and yellow gold combinations. A typical
ring from this period may have smaller side diamonds, and/or intricate carving
on the ring shank, such as flowers, leaves, hearts or geometric shapes. The
center diamond is often set in a white gold square-shaped box, enhancing the
color and size of the stone; therefore, a diamond in a 1940s mounting will
alwayslook much larger than one in a solitaire prong setting.
An antique opal engagement ring is like a fine lady or work of
art; it speaks of the cultivation and refined taste of its owner. It is a
showpiece of superb old-world craftsmanship, in contrast to the plain bands and
prong settings of most modern rings. Because it is too costly to reproduce such
intricate detail nowadays, antique rings will continue to appreciate in value
over time.
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What's Your Best Price? [Purnie] Healing with gemstones Part of gemstones & Opal healing. You see, color is one of a
gem's most important qualities. In general, the closer the gem is to the rainbow
shade of that color like Opals, the more valuable and potent it is. Each
gemstone has a long list of healing abilities, and some of these powers depend
on the gem's color rays. That's why a gem's color is so important. Because every
color emits a specific ray - and different beneficial effects. In other words,
it is the gemstone's color that releases its powers. In his book, Gems of the 7
Color Rays, gemstone therapist William Stuber explains that gemstones are
especially powerful in magnifying and focusing their energy. Their crystal
makeup holds pure, highly concentrated vibrations of specific color rays.
Gemstones are not only intense concentrations of color energy, they also
constantly attract currents of their specific color. Which simply means that a
red stone attracts red rays, a blue stone attracts blue etc. So when you wear a
gemstone, you are automatically accessing the powerful energy of that gem's
color. And what does that energy mean to you? Well, take ruby for example. Its
hot, red rays treat cold diseases. Cold diseases include ailments like low blood
pressure, constipation and anemia. With the rays it emits, the ruby helps by
raising body temperature, increasing circulation, metabolic rate and muscle
tension. Emeralds, on the other hand, emit cold, green rays that cure hot
diseases such as burns, anorexia, stomach ulcers and eczema. How? Again, by
doing the opposite. By lowering body temperature, body tension, heart rate,
circulation and relaxing muscle tension. When we talk about color and gemstone
therapy we would be remiss if we didn't mention the chakras. Chakras are
specific points of energy located throughout the body that correlate to certain
nerve and endocrine centers. Seven is the most commonly used number, and each of
these seven chakras connects to certain colors and character traits. It is
believed that when the chakras are not aligned properly, the body develops all
kinds of disorders like physical illness and mental stress. Balance is restored
by using gemstones that are the same color as the specific chakra that needs
strengthening. Michael Katz has been exploring gemstone healing since 1988.
Today he is an author, lecturer and leading authority in this field. He also
runs Gemisphere that provides gemstone energy medicine education and tools to
people in over 40 countries. In his book, Gemstone Energy Medicine: Healing
Body, Mind And Spirit, Katz explains how the western world has changed. "Doctors
and patients are experiencing that energy medicine works - often where
conventional medicine does not. Chronic debilitating illnesses, common ailments,
aches, pains, and everything in between have responded to energy medicine
practices. . . And, he continues, ". . . One of the most powerful forms of
energy medicine is gem therapy. "A more recent and most modern method of
gemstone therapy is electronic gem lamp therapy. This form of treatment uses a
special lamp together with colored gemstones and colored filters. Amazingly,
electronic gem lamps are used to treat medical conditions like chronic physical
pain, emotional pain, nervous disorders, skin problems, injuries, infections,
allergies, and muscular and skeletal problems. Today they are even being used to
treat life-threatening diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's and strokes. While
patients may view these treatments as miraculous, they are really based on
scientific principles. The electronic gem lamp was invented by Dr. Jon Whale,
PhD. , who directs Whale Medical Inc. This independent medical research company
designs, develops and manufactures electronic medical equipment for medical
professionals. His achievements include X-ray image intensifiers, lasers,
medical scanners, nerve-pulse stimulus and biofeedback instruments. Dr. Whale's
gem lamp works by pressurizing the gemstones to emit their energies at a fast
and intense rate. According to Dr. Whale, 90% of patients report improvement
within as little as 20 minutes after treatment begins. In one specific case, a
cancer patient found the therapy session more effective than morphine. If you
want even more factual proof that this method works, you can observe how
patients' various energy levels are recorded before and after treatments.
Electronic gem lamp therapy combines ancient and modern methods as the hi-tech
lamp works together with tried and tested gem stones that were valued for their
medicinal properties for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Like ruby for
heating and energizing, carnelian for cooling and harmonizing, citrine for
revitalizing, emerald for cooling, diamond for stimulating and sapphire for
tranquilizing. Which is why, for example, blue sapphire will always be used for
pain, and a combination of emerald and sapphire will be used for burns. The
combination of diamond and carnelian has shown to be beneficial for strokes and
Alzheimer's disease. Electronic gem lamp therapy is especially attractive
because you don't need many or long treatments. This also means the patient
doesn't become dependent on the treatment. In addition the low-voltage, low-heat
lamp is completely safe, and the patient doesn't need to swallow anything so
there is no risk of any side effects. And last but not least, patients find the
treatments relaxing and pleasurable. More jewellery books Amazing Gems : An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Dazzling
Costume Jewelry Translated from Italian, and just released in English in May,
1997, it is one of the best researched books of recent years. Breathtaking color
photographs make it a joy a read. Hardcover. Antique Jewellery : Its Manufacture, Materials, & Design
[Duncan] From a published review, . . . concise and well laid out by catagory ,
easy to use with superbly informative illustrations. A lot packed in small
volume. Paperback. Antique Jewelry If you love the sweetheart jewelry from World War
II, this is probably the most comprehensive work yet in print devoted
exclusively to this type jewelry. Paperback. Art Nouveau Jewelry A comprehensive illustrated guide to the best
of Art Nouveau jewelry styles by respected British author Vivienne Becker.
Paperback. Avon Collectible Fashion Jewelry and Awards: Collectible Fashion
Jewelry and Awards Avon products include a long line of fashion jewelry, many
early styles are rare and collectible. Look them up here and find out what you
have. Published in 1998. Authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser are
Members of Jewelcollect. Paperback. Cameos: Classical to Costume Probably the only book that covers
cameos in total depth. History, time line, and hundreds of very fine photographs
of all types of cameos from very fine antique examples to modern plastic. Value
ranges under each photo. A must-own for the cameo collector. Authors Monica Lynn
Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements are Members of Jewelcollect. Hardcover.
Fabulous Costume Jewelry : History of Fantasy and Fashion in
Jewels [Becker] History of 20th century costume jewelry as viewed by Vivienne
Becker, British jewelry historian. Hardcover. Jewelry and Metalwork in the Arts and Crafts TraditionA reactive movement to
the emerging age industrialization, Arts & Crafts got its start in England,
France and Germany in the mid-late 19th century. A picture book with hundreds of
color plates, this book is mainly about jewelry in England, Australia and
Europe, less about the U. S. influences. Glossary, hallmarks, dealers, museums,
auction houses, and clubdowns. A very comprensive elegant work, a must for any
student of the Arts & Crafts movement. Hardcover. Jewels and Jewelry [Phillips] Its modest title belies the enormity
of this work: 500 years of Western jewelry as represented in the Victoria and
Albert Museum in London, England, covered in incredible depth and still in fast
forward, only 160 pages. Scroll down description page to table of contents to
get an idea. A fascinating book to study and own for all the right reasons, and
an ideal gift book. Hardcover. The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger Published in May 2001. This is the
designer of precious jewels whom the costume jewelers imitated in the 1940s, and
whose style is still influential in costume jewelry today. From a published
review, . . . Worn by Greta Garbo, Liz Taylor and Jackie Onassis, Jean
Schlumberger's jewels have been called the 20th century's most glamorous. Enamel
insect hatpins, a sapphire flower in a real terra-cotta flowerpot, a crucifix in
diamonds, amethysts and rubies beautifully photographed for The Jewels of Jean
Schlumberger, the catalogue for an exhibition at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs
in Paris. The book's release coincided with a touring exhibition sponsored by
Tiffany & Co. , where the artist worked from 1956 until his retirement in
the late 1970s. Hardcover. The Jewels of Lalique A very comprehensive work on the famous Art
Nouveau jeweler's works, with color photos and history. Ideal gift book.
Hardcover. Kenneth Jay Lane: Faking It KJL talks about himself, as told to
Harrice Simons Miller, and admits to being the best faker of famous jewels,
including those of David Webb, Jean Schlumberger, and perhaps particularly proud
of having his designs copied in precious gems. Celebrity clients mentioned on
every page, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Barbara Bush, many others,
with images. An entertaining book with glorious color and black and white photos
of Kenneth Lane's jewelry from his early days through the 1980s. Co-author
Harrice Simons Miller is a Member of Jewelcollect. Hardcover. Masterpieces from the House of Faberge The recognized master of
extraordinary jewels for over 200 years, Faberge's production at the House of
Faberge in czarist Russia is legendary. With over 350 illustrations, this book
is truly a feast for the eyes as well as an important addition to any
collector's library, not to mention a perfect gift to a collector. Hardcover.
The Necklace: From Antiquity to the Present History of the
necklace, from 30,000 B. C. to the present day. From shells of the cavemen to
gold and diamonds, this documentary work follows the necklace evolution through
the ages. Techniques and styles as well as societal evolution are examined. Much
intimate and little known details and fun trivia about terms used in describing
various necklaces. Some auction clubdowns and appended glossary. Hardcover. Paulding Farnham : Tiffany's Lost Genius From a published review,
. . Paulding Farnham (1859-1927), one of America's most talented jewelry
designers, rose to fame at th end of the 19th century, winning many awards at
the era's great world's fairs. This book is the first devoted to Farnham and his
too-brief career, spent entirely at Tiffany & Co. , where his dazzling,
highly original jewels and silverware brought the firm and America worldwide
recognition. Hardcover. Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewelry [Gere] As the title
states, Arts and Crafts jewelry is covered from its beginnings, with all the
major contributors and a design time line. For unusual history especially, this
work is worth owning if you collect Arts & Crafts jewelry or to present as a
gift to a collector. Hardcover. Sarah Coventry Jewelry: An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors This
newer book on Sarah Coventry recounts this illustrious mark's early history as
one of the first to be sold exclusively at home parties and not in stores, from
the 1950s through the 1980s. An emerging collectible mark, the limited
production socalled hostess sets are especially prized. Value guide and lots of
photographs. Authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser are Members of
Jewelcollect. Paperback. Theodor Fahrner Jewelry. . . Between Avant-Garde and Tradition:
Art Nouveau Art Deco the 1950sOne of the most influential artists of the 20th
century, his life's work is detailed in this comprehensive work. Serious
researchers of the German influence on Art Nouveau and Art Deco should be
pleased. Hardcover.
The history of the tiara is traced through the centuries, its
importance and meaning in royalty to its present role as adornment. A
fascinating history book for tial collectors especially and a great gift idea,
especially if the giftee already owns many other jewelry books. Hardcover. Tiffany & Co. (Universe of Design) The story from the start of
Louis Comfort Tiffany and other famous designers and artists, Jean Schlumberger,
Elsa Peretti, and Paloma Picasso, who made the famous Tiffany store in New York
what it was and still is. Hardcover. Understanding Jewelry [Bennett, Mascetti] This book is about
precious jewelry. August 2000 reprint edition. From a published review (of an
earlier edition), . . . newly revised, updated edition of a classic work
features identification, dating and valuation of jewelry ordinary people can
still locate and collect today. Sotheby's own experts use their evaluation
techniques and expertise to provide a clear layman's volume on the process of
jewellery
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Birth Flowers:
January :
Garnet (constancy)
Carnation or Snowdrop
February :
Amethyst (sincerely, and thought to keep one sober. )
Violet or Primrose
March :
Aquamarine (courage & intelligence)
Jonquil or Violet
April :
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Daisy or sweet pea
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August :
Sardonyx (matrimonial happiness)
Poppy or Gladiolus
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Sapphire (wisdom, truth & faithfulness)
Aster or Morning Glory
October :
Opal (hope & fortune)
Calendula or Marigold
November :
Topaz (fidelity & cheerfulness)
Chrysanthemum
December:
Turquoise (harmony & prosperity. )
Narcissus or Holly
Cherri Simonds is a young collector who published this book in
1997 for new collectors especially. Glorious photographs from her own and other
collections, sensible value ranges, marks identifications and history behind the
marks where available. A great value for the money. Author Cherri Simonds is a
Member of Jewelcollect. Hardcover.
This book's first edition has long been out of print but here is the new
edition, published in 1997 by this respected author. Recommended for new
collectors at an easy price, too. Paperback.
The 3rd
edition of this well known and respected book, it is a must-have for all
beginner collectors. Previous editions are out-of-print, but this is still
available without waiting. Many color photographs, value identifications.
Paperback.
Published August 1998. No published reviews available. Hardcover
For
collectors of costume jewelry, this book may still be of interest as many also
collect precious antique jewelry. Even if not actively collecting, it's always
interesting to study and recognize precious collectible jewelry from the rare to
the mundane as categorized in this fine book, another good gift idea to the
collector who already has many books. Hardcover.
From a published review, . . . describes the many
differing collecting preferences of some of the nation's most prolific
appreciators of fine Bakelite jewelry. People from all walks of life alike have
fallen prey to Bakelite fever. The Bakelite Collection showcases some of the
best of their fantastic jewelry in full color. Also price guide. Hardcover.
Author Matthew L. Burkholz is a Member of Jewelcollect.
Probably the only book that
covers cameos in total depth. History, time line, and hundreds of very fine
photographs of all types of cameos from very fine antique examples to modern
plastic. Value ranges under each photo. A must-own for the cameo collector.
Authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements are Members of
Jewelcollect. Hardcover.
A no-nonsense portable guide book to
collecting fashion jewelry, with value ranges and designer and marks
identifications. 1994 ed. Author Harrice Simons Miller is a Member of
Jewelcollect. Paperback.
Definitely a great beginner
collector or dealer how-to book. Secrets on how to find the best buy and buying
them by renowned author Jeanenne Bell, a must if just starting collecting.
Lovingly written by by Cathy Gordon, Sheila Pamfiloff, members of
Jewelcollect, this excellent and beautiful book is a must for all collectors,
especially those who cannot find enough up-to-date information on the elusive
Miriam Haskell. Photos never seen before from private collections, value guide
and seldom available tips on how to recognize Haskell jewelry makes it a book
not to be missed. Get it before it goes out of print. Hardcover.
Although this book was published in 1981, and the values given have changed
much since, it is worth owning for its excellent identifications and good
photographs. Paperback.
What to look for when buying
cultured and natural pearls explained in easy terms with practical advice for
anyone but especially beginners. 2nd ed. Feb. 2000. Paperback.
Sometimes hard to find details on, Ettinger lists jewelry from the latter
part of the 20th century. Very worthwhile for identification of many lesser
known styles and marks. Paperback.
This newer book on Sarah Coventry recounts this illustrious mark's early
history as one of the first to be sold exclusively at home parties and not in
stores, from the 1950s through the 1980s. An emerging collectible mark, the
limited production socalled hostess sets are especially prized. Value guide and
lots of photographs. The authors are Members of Jewelcollect. Paperback.
The author is probably one of the biggest collectors in
the world of unsigned jewelry, meaning non-attributed to any designer. Chiefly
concentrating on rhinestone jewelry of very high caliber, Marcia Brown has
painstakingly put together her enormous and fabulous collection for over 30
years. All color photos by category of jewelry with value guide under each
photo. A very worthwhile investment for rhinestone jewelry collectors at a very
good price. Author Marcia Brown is a Member of Jewelcollect. Hardcover.
One of the better handy take-with books for collectors,
it is easy to read, and values are not over-inflated. Many styles not seen
elsewhere are featured. Easy price, too, published in 1997. Paperback.
From a published review, . . another update of 1996 work. A 100
years of collectible American and English jewelry, in three main sections, When
Was It Made and What Is It Worth?, 100 Years of Cameos, and Manufacturing
Techniques. six chapters covers a specific period, historical information
introduces each withe date, description, and value of each. 1700 photographs,
some in color. Prices from an auction houses, collectors, or dealers, with the
source listed. Appendix with how to date jewelry, identify metals, authenticate
pieces, and identify designer and trademarks. Table of contents is detailed but
no index. For serious jewelry collectors and casual hobbyists. . . Paperback.
Lillian Baker's older value guide is still an excellent
identification of many styles not shown in other books. Emphasis on the rarer
styles. Intermediate collectors should appreciate this book. Paperback.
Avon products include a long line of fashion jewelry,
many early styles are rare and collectible. Look them up here and find out what
you have. Published in 1998. Authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser
are Members of Jewelcollect. Paperback.
This new
book by Karen Edeen promises values on vintage jewelry. Publishing date October
2001. Hardcover.
1998 edition is more comprehensive than the earlier edition. It is organized
for looking up specific jewelry starting with Early Victorian through Post-War
Modern, with discoveries, inventions catalogued by year. A highly researched
book, with sensible value ranges. Recommended for all levels to expert.
Author-editor Christie Romero is a Member of Jewelcollect. Paperback.
From a published review,
. . about the antique business by a jewelry and antique dealer about the games
and dealings in the antique business. Illustrated, humorous with revealing tips.
Paperback.
Electronic gem lamps have been used
very successfully during the last two decades, and they are expected to develop
even more.