Greeks are believed to be the most civilized persons, evidences shows that they were the richest person of those times. They were fond of decorating their bodies, with a variety of clothes and jewellery. Based on the researches and studies conducted, it is clear that around 1,400 BC, the Greeks started using the jewellery made from gold and gems that were beautifully designed and created by the skilled artisans. In past times, they were widely using the beads shaped as shells and animals products. With the advancement in civilization the trend of jewellery also developed. By 300 BC, they mastered in making the jewellery by using the colored stones and gems like amethysts, pearl and emeralds.

He has popped the question. You have said "Yes!". Before you phone the wedding planner and start searching for the perfect wedding dress, you are going to design your own engagement ring. There are many advantages to having a custom made jewelry engagement ring. Firstly, and most importantly, you will have exactly what you want, down to the finest details.

Pearls have been invaluable treasure pieces from time immemorial. It is the only gemstone, which grows inside a living organism. They are formed within oysters or also called mollusk. There are approximately 8000 various species of mollusks, of which only about 20 have the capability of consistent production of pearls.

Lapis is a Latin word means stone but the etymology of the word. Lazuli is somewhat complicated that has its origin within an ancient Persian word for the area where that stone was mined. Lazuli basically represents something in the deep blue hue and that is the reason that Lapis Lazuli is considered the Stone of Azure or the Stone of the sky. There is more than one kind of mineral in it that is why Lapis Lazuli is a rock rather than a mineral. The stones that spots or strips of gold colored pyrite mixed are considered the best in quality. These pots and strips can also found in white but whiteness decreases the value of stones and the whiter the stone has, the lesser its value.