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Amethyst Stackable Sterling Silver Ring

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Stainless Steel & Diamond Money Clip

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Double Heart Pendant

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Golf Theme Keychain

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Children's Pink Butterfly Ring

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THISTLE & BEE CLASSICS COLLECTION

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Thistle & Bee sterling silver baby spoons, rattles and cups are keepsakes to last generations. Many styles are suitable for engraving.

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Thistle & Bee’s distinctive men’s sterling silver gifts suit every expression, occasion and price point. Finely crafted, many are suitable for engraving.

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Intense medium dark blue is the most sought after color for blue sapphires. Intensity, uniformity and purity of color are the most important considerations when making a decision about the purchase of a blue sapphire. Fine blue sapphires are extremely rare as they do not contain any overtones or secondary colors, for this will lessen the beauty of this gem. Dark blue sapphires will appear black under low light settings, while fine blue sapphires will maintain their color in any light setting. Blue sapphire jewelry remains one of most sought after jewelry types with rings, earrings, pendants and sapphire necklaces all making a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection.

But sapphires don’t only have to be blue in color to be beautiful. Sapphires also come in beautiful pink, yellow, orange, peach and violet colors. These other colors are often referred to as fancy sapphires. Sapphires are actually found in every color but red, because a red sapphire would be a ruby since both sapphires and rubies are made up of the mineral corundum.

Padparadscha Sapphires

The most sought-after color of fancy sapphire is the rare and beautiful padparadscha sapphire, a pink-orange stone with a distinctive salmon color similar to that of a tropical sunset. Found mostly in Sri Lanka, these ultra-rare and expensive stones are among the most coveted gems in the world. Padparadscha sapphires often draw higher prices than many of even the finest blue sapphires.

Pink Sapphires

Pink sapphires are a current fashion trend favorite. Jewelry designers are setting sapphires in bubblegum hues in platinum or white gold in exquisite styles adorned with pave diamonds. The deeper the pink color the more expensive and more valuable the sapphire is.

Star Sapphires

A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that exhibits a star-like phenomenon known as asterism. Star sapphires contain intersecting needle-like inclusions that cause the appearance of a six-rayed star-shaped pattern.

Color Change Sapphires

A rare variety of sapphire known as color change sapphire exhibits different colors in different light. Color change sapphires are blue in outdoor light and purple under indoor light; they may also be pink in daylight to greenish under fluorescent light.

White Sapphires

Sapphires are also available colorless. White sapphire is an excellent diamond substitute as it is brilliant and second only to diamond itself in hardness. Large white sapphires are rare.

Sapphire has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale and is also extremely tough. With hardness just below that of diamonds, sapphires are one of the toughest gemstones, and with no cleavage, breakage rarely occurs. Sapphires are beautiful, durable and timeless gems that are certainly a wise investment.

Mini-pendants are a fashion trend that can’t be stopped. The reason these small sized pendants are so popular may be due to the opportunity its owner has to wear a meaningful motif close to their heart.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to expressing yourself! Hearts are always popular motifs, as are initials and disks engraved with meaningful words or messages. Whimsical designs are also popular.

These mini-pendants are not only fun, but very versatile in how they are worn. Sometimes these mini pendant necklaces are pictured worn in a small cluster of nearly identical lengths. For an alternate look, wear delicate pendant necklaces in multiples at staggered lengths so that each of the pendants is visible.

Also, a similarly delicate necklace of a different style can be included in the mix. Mini-pendants on delicate chains feel light and are easy to wear any time of day.

You are sure to find your inner voice as you browse our large selection of trendy mini-pendants at www.JRJewelers.com.

So have fun, be creative and speak your mind!

We feature a unique and diverse selection of gifts specially designed to celebrate your mother or the mother of your children with jewelry.  Browse our entire Mother’s Jewelry Collection by clicking this link.

These gemstones range in color from a faint light blue to blue and bluish-green, with lighter colored stones being the more common type. Aquamarine is more affordable in lighter colors, with deeper and more saturated colors being more expensive.

Aquamarine is a hard and durable stone that will not chip or crack easily, unless one bangs it very hard in which case it can crack internally. More often than not, they are internally clean and free of inclusions.

Where do they come from?

Brazil is the largest producer of Aquamarine gemstones. Other important producers are Pakistan, Myanmar (Burma), Russia, China, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, and even in California and Colorado of the United States.

What I am Not…

Some people can confuse aquamarine with a blue topaz or a blue zircon, both of which are a darker tone of blue and have a different makeup. These stones are not as expensive as aquamarine, making them more appealing for some consumers.

How Big?

The largest aquamarine crystal to ever be cut was found in Brazil in 1992 and named “Dom Pedro” after the two emperors of Brazil: Dom Pedro Primeiro and Dom Pedro Segundo. It weighed 24,875 grams, was 10,363 carats and 23 1/4 inches tall.

In 1993, the “Dom Pedro” stone was cut to create the aquamarine gemstone sculpture “Waves of the Sea”. This is currently the largest single piece of cut aquamarine in the world, and stands 13 13/16 inches tall.

More aquamarine jewelry at affordable prices

Get ready for the new products in the luxurious Signature Collection! JR Jewelers is getting ready for the 2011 wedding season with new additions to the Signature Collection. The splendid bridal jewelry at great affordable prices will impress you surely. Have a look at the stunning collection on JR Jewelers website.

Tiara Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Tally Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Pixie Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Enchantness Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Claria Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Cashe Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Carolina Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Anabella Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Amy Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Amanda Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Adie Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

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