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Many people love the unique look and history of amber. Women love jewelry and they also love poetry, so why not give your girlfriend both on her next birthday. Amber earrings make a timeless gift. Accompany the earrings with a copy of this anonymous poem Amber Eyes:
Look at those amber eyes
Marvel at how they sparkle and shine
They captivate and cast a spell
Beware your heart has already fell
They warm you up so you feel funny
So golden warm like sweet honey
Moonstones belong to the mineral group feldspar. Almost two thirds of the rocks on Earth belong to the feldspar group. Traditional moonstones usually come from Sri Lanka. But they can also be found in Brazil, the United States, Australia, Madagascar and Myanmar. In recent years these stones have gained great popularity and can be quite expensive.
Moonstones come in a variety of colors and shapes. In the last few years green, brown, orange, black and red stones have been seen on the market in addition to the traditional blue. If you’ve noticed that those moonstone earrings your sister wears have a mysterious “shimmer” quality, you are probably noticing what’s called ‘adularisation’. This is when light rays are refracted and scattered in the stone. This process causes the unique light effect that prompts the stone to be so distinctive and desirable.
Aquamarine is a form of beryl. It is a gem stone quality mineral that is used in lots of jewelry. Literally translated it means ‘water of the sea.’ It is named this because of the unique color seen in aquamarine. The color of aquamarine is a light blue, sometimes with a hint of turquoise, reminiscent of the tint of sea water.
There are also, yellow beryl, rose pink beryl and white beryl varieties, but aquamarine is favored by many jewelers. Aquamarine earrings are an amazing part of any jewelry collection.