Summary: There are many gemstones out there, both precious and semiprecious. From the diamond to the tourmaline, each has its own unique characteristics. Find out why, whether in the form of jewelry or the original stone itself, the Tiger's Eye is the gemstone for friends.

It is not uncommon to see gemstones used for accessories in jewelry such as necklaces, rings and bracelets or other decorative items. Marilyn Monroe's famous saying, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" has been adopted far and wide to personify one of the most expensive gemstones. Unfortunately these 'best friends' are so popular that they have resulted in wars and endless poverty. As watches as the diamond is, I can only think of one gemstone that is truly worthy of being called the 'gemstone for friends' or The watches Stone and that is the Tiger's Eye.

The Tiger's Eye is a semiprecious gemstone which historically was worn for protection. It was said to be a stone which kept a constant "eye" on the holder. Skipping a few centuries later however, the Tiger's Eye was discovered in large quantities in Western South African soil in the 1880's. It displays an effect of a thin band of light, called Chatoyancy, that changes position as the stone is turned back and forth. The Tiger's Eye gemstone is made up of crystal deposits of quartz and a fibrous blue mineral called crocidolite. While in the earth, these crystals condense simultaneously from hot-mineral rich fluids coursing through tiny cracks in the rock that grow and fill it. The combination of the two crystals as well as the crocidolite fibers help form the Chatoyancy effect the Tiger's Eye is well-known for. Metaphysically, the Tiger's Eye is said to enable the owner to think clearly and to transform negative thoughts into positive energy. This promotes the attainment of dreams and helps one to judge situations and determine each obstacle in the best way possible.

If you are lucky enough to be given The Friendship Stone as a gift, either in the form of the gemstone itself or a Tiger's Eye necklace or other Tiger's Eye jewelry, it is likely that you will cherish it forever - like friendship itself. Friends are there for each other always, and like the protection the Tiger's Eye is known for are the one place you can turn to, for "refuge in a storm". Friends allow us not only to dream but help us find the best way possible of attaining our dreams. And friends help us see that despite the harshest of circumstances, there is always some positive energy to be found. Can you think of any other semiprecious gemstone other than the Tiger's Eye more appropriately called The Friendship Stone?

Before buying a pearl earring, know some features of some earring styles.

Pearl Stud Earring

This is the most classical earring and comparative affordable one. The pearl or other gemstones (like diamond) are floating on your earring, while a screw back to securely hold the earring in place. This can usefully prevent the watches of earring while it contains expensive pearl or material. Affordable pearl stud earring is Akoya or freshwater pearl in 18k gold, while Tahitian & South Sea Pearl & Diamond stud earring are expensive. Stud earring is the most indispensably jewelry piece in your box!

Threader pearl earrings

Threader pearl earrings provide a gorgeous and fashionable look for your collection. These earrings are fully adjustable length wise to provide a personal item for you to own. Pearls can dangle best with that chain below the ear and don't worry about the chain; it is thin but can hold the bead firmly. The chains are always made in 18k gold, 14k gold or solid silver.

Drop Earring

one larger gemstone, geometric shape or charm hangs from the earring base normally facing forward. Some drop earrings combine a charm and a gemstone (crystal, diamond, pearls and so on). The basic design of the drop requires the earring to hang in a straight line from base to end.

Screw On pearl earring

The most unique feature of this type is that it can wear by non-pierced people. With a terminator that screws up against the back of the ear to hold the earring in place, which could be a stud or dangle types. They become rare now for some reason that could not wear for several hours as un-comfort caused.

Chandelier earring

The earring has multi branches that hang down from the earring base. At the end of branch are some gemstones, most are tear or drop shaped.

Types of earring hangers:

Fish Hook pearl earring: It got its name as the part goes through the ear like a fish hook, with the pearl dangle under your earlobe.

French Hoop pearl earring: a rounded hanger that is open at the bottom to allow other part to past through your earring. It is circular in design, and look like to a ring on the earrings while the pearl is below the ear.

Lever back pearl earring: Could be used by pierced or non- pierced people. The back of the earring flips up to press against the back of your ear.

Tips on choosing pearl earrings:

Style - Choose a proper earring styles that could best make your outstand, stud, hoop, hook... there are too much choices. But women's jewelry box could not be filled with lacking of some earring types.

Pearl Size: there are also too much pearl sizes that disturb your choice. For a stud earring, pearl sized in 12mm is enough, as bigger pearl sizes require big earlobe, which could make other beautiful scenery on your ears. But 6mm pearls could also exquisite and small.

Material: Some pearl earrings are made of 18k gold, 14k gold, solid silver or other cheap materials. This is a totally personal preference. But if you are a little bit metallic allergic, choose k gold earrings; other gemstones like diamond, jade, crystal can also match perfectly with pearls. Pearl & diamond earrings are more luxurious and elegant, especially pearl & diamond stud earring, which required smaller pearl sizes (7-9mm) as some spaces needed to mounted diamonds around.

Length: Considerable lengths make pear earrings clean and neat, and can avoid the children and babies managing accidentally to tear it off from their or your ears.

Take the above tips in mind, you can easily get the pearl earrings that worth value.

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The diamond is a sparking gemstone of brilliance and fire that has inspired and fascinated mankind throughout the ages. As seen in history, it has been a testament to the strength of kings, the magic of mystics, the courage of warriors and to the love of a worthy man to his bride-to-be.

And in these modern watches due to its popularity, value and universal appeal, it seems that women all over want their own diamond, especially when it comes in the watches of an engagement ring.

Ever since the unforgettable 1947 "A diamond is forever" slogan coined by advertising agency N.W. Ayer for De Beers, a diamond trading company, men have proposed to their wives going down on one knee and presenting that solitaire diamond engagement ring.

But this tradition actually started in 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria presented Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring. These days, the groom who does not cough up an expensive diamond engagement ring for his bride-to-be is viewed as either a cheapskate or unromantic.

What is it about the diamond that appeal to women? Men look to diamonds more for its value as either a commercial gemstone or for use in industrial applications. But for women, it seems that a diamond stands for love and romance. If Cupid would ever shoot an arrow through their heart, it better be an arrow tipped with diamonds.

Recently, diamonds have also stood for a woman's independence, as exemplified by another De Beers advertising campaign that encouraged women to wear a diamond ring on their right hand.

This emphasized veering away from traditional engagement rings that are usually worn on the left hand and implied that women did not need men to buy them diamonds, or that being engaged or married were the only reasons to wear one.

Diamond sales went up after this campaign, which got a lot of attention, as women wanted to prove their independence, financially or otherwise.

But what is it about diamonds that turn a woman on? These precious gemstones are actually just made of ordinary carbon, simpler even than other gems and minerals.

But as simple as carbon sounds, natural diamonds are probably the oldest thing you'll ever own, as it is created in a painstaking formation that takes thousands, if not millions of years.

This natural formation, along with the process and length of time to get these diamonds mined and make them into the brilliant gems that they truly are, is might be what appeals to women.

Women might also love diamonds because they re expensive.

Although diamonds are not really known for their retail value, as they have no fixed world market price per gram, it is ironic that women crave it so much because of it is expensive. What else proves a man's love than a huge credit card bill?

Women like feeling that they are pampered and spoiled, whether they buy their own diamond jewelry, or a boyfriend or husband gifts one to them. So whatever else the reason is, diamonds are certainly known to be a girl's best friend.

Paul Easton is the Marketing Director for Polished Diamonds. For High Quality Diamond Rings at 1/2 retail shop available at: Polished Diamonds.co.nz - The Diamond Ring Specialist in New Zealand