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Ashley Lopez's Blog – January 2024 Archive (67)

Cluster Setting Guide: A Beautiful Option for Jewelry

As the name suggests, in cluster setting, a bunch of mounted gemstones are clustered together. If it’s a diamond, then these groups of diamonds clustered together are set in a manner that creates an illusion of a big solitaire diamond. Since the smaller diamonds are set closely together, it creates a “cluster” effect, hence resembling a larger diamond. A cluster ring can have a large center stone or a group of smaller stones that are equal in size.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 31, 2024 at 2:02am — No Comments

Astrological Benefits of Opal

As various astrologers and experts have studied the opal gemstone, they have found that it is linked and ruled by the mystical powers of the planet Venus, which is also known as Shukra in Vedic astrology. This planet is said to provide opal enchanting powers, allowing opal gemstone to not only prove beneficial to the wearer but also provide him with healing in multiple ways.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 30, 2024 at 12:59am — No Comments

Customized December Birthstone Jewelry: Enchantment of Turquoise

December month has turquoise as its birthstone – the stone with the breathtaking beauty of the sky and the sea. Are you wondering where December got its name from? It gets its name from the Latin word “Decem”, meaning “ten” because back in the day, it used to be the tenth month. Some of the modern festivals celebrated in the month of December include Christmas, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 29, 2024 at 4:58am — No Comments

Customized November Birthstone Jewelry: Charm of Citrine

In the month of November, the ancient Romans celebrated many festivals such as Ludi Plebeii (Plebeian Games), Brumalia (winter solstice festival), and Epulum Jovis (honoring Jupiter). In today's times, the popular holidays of November include Thanksgiving Day and Veterans Day in the USA, along with the Mexican Day of the Dead and Christian All Saints’ Day. In general, the month of November symbolizes gratitude, transition, and unity. Is the November birthstone, Citrine parallel to its…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 29, 2024 at 2:48am — No Comments

Customized October Birthstone Jewelry: Grandeur of Opal

One of the famous and interesting Roman October holidays was Mundus Patet. On this day, it was believed that the realms of the living and the dead were open to each other. In today’s times, similar holidays like Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos are celebrated in October. Symbolically, October represents reaping what you have sown, fulfillment, and the life cycle. Let us find out if the October birthstone’s symbolisms match the month of October or not. We will also go over the history of…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 29, 2024 at 2:37am — No Comments

Customized September Birthstone Jewelry: Magnificence of Lapis Lazuli

This month comes from the Latin word ‘septem’, meaning seven, because back in the day, September was the seventh month when the year used to start with March. September represents the beginning of autumn, harvesting crops, and a new school year. In today’s times, September symbolizes service, self-reflection, and abundance. You must be thinking, does the September birthstone Lapis Lazuli serve these ideas that are symbolized by September? Let us find out, as we dive into the basics of Lapis…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 27, 2024 at 4:49am — No Comments

How To Create a Bezel Setting For A Cabochon Stone

The bezel setting, particularly the round bezel setting, is the simplest method to set a stone. When cabochon gemstones are set correctly in a bezel setting, not only do they look clean and simple, but they also look elegant. If you are someone new to soldering or a beginner, the tutorial given below will help you make bezels and will guide you regarding how to set a stone in a bezel. In this step-by-step guide, we will also tell you the tools you require and the techniques you will use for…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 27, 2024 at 1:31am — No Comments

Customized August Birthstone Jewelry: Allure of Peridot

A lot of different ancient festivals were held during August, that involved safety, harvests, and prayers for the changing season to be peaceful. The month of August is also associated with regeneration, protection, and abundance as well. These traits can be seen in our August birthstone, Peridot. Now, let us dive into the history, meanings, powers, and value factors of Peridot – the August birthstone.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 27, 2024 at 1:23am — No Comments

Customized April Birthstone Jewelry: Beauty of Herkimer Diamond

You can consider those born in April as the luckiest of all. Why? Well, it’s because the birthstone for April babies is the iconic Herkimer diamond, a well-known and popular gemstone in the world. Most probably, the month of April is named after the Latin word “aperire”, which can be roughly translated as “to open”. It is named so because flowers begin to open in the month of April. People in ancient times associated the month of April with the goddess Aphrodite (or Venus), the goddess of…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 25, 2024 at 4:25am — No Comments

Customized July Birthstone Jewelry: Overview of Ruby

The radiant ruby is the July birthstone and it blesses all those born in the month of July. The bold red color of ruby matches July – as July is linked to light-heartedness, fun, and contentment. Have you ever thought about whom July was named after? Well, in 44 BC, it was named after the famous Roman dictator, Julius Caesar. Before this, the ancient Romans called the month of July “Quintilis,” meaning “fifth.” It was when March started the year, and July was the fifth month of the…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 25, 2024 at 1:40am — No Comments

Customized June Birthstone Jewelry: Overview of Moonstone

June was known as Lunius or Junius in ancient Rome because it was named after Juno, the goddess of marriage, or the Latin iuniores meaning “youth.” The ancient festivals celebrated in the month of June included the Vestalia (in honor of the goddess of the heart Vesta for re-purifying Rome), Rosalia (festival of roses), and the summer solstice, which is the first day of summer.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 25, 2024 at 1:22am — No Comments

Customized May Birthstone Jewelry: Overview of Emerald

Have you ever thought about which gemstone blesses those born in May? Well, the May babies are blessed with the gorgeous green emerald as their traditional birthstone. During ancient times, the month of May was known as Maius, either because of the Roman goddess of growth or because of the Greek goddess of nursing mothers, both named Maia. You would be amazed to know that the Ancient Romans also celebrated Floralia, a festival honoring the goddess of flowers, Flora, in May.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 24, 2024 at 3:56am — No Comments

Pave Setting: Everything You Need To Know

If more sparkle means more fun to you, and you desire to have a piece of jewelry with the look of a thousand sparkling stars, then pave setting is the setting you need to go for. It’s a brilliant stone setting style in which the gemstones tend to easily hide the metal and give an all-sparkly look, which indeed looks romantic. Let us learn everything about the pave setting style.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 24, 2024 at 2:04am — No Comments

Customized March Birthstone Jewelry: Overview of Aquamarine

The March babies, or the babies born in the spring season have aquamarine as their birthstone. Have you ever thought about whom is March named after? Well, the March month is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. This was so because it was in March that the Roman soldiers resumed their campaigns after postponing their war due to the winter season. In technical terms, March, or Martius was the first month of the Roman calendar. It was later that the months of January and February were added…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 24, 2024 at 1:32am — No Comments

Difference Between Gemstone Shapes and Cuts: The Ultimate Guide

In order for you to recognize the different gemstone cuts and shapes, all you have to do is familiarize yourself with the characteristic traits of different styles. In case you are searching for an engagement ring or other custom jewelry, you need to be able to recognize different cuts and shapes so that you can choose the best option in the world of jewelry.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 23, 2024 at 4:01am — No Comments

Top Bollywood Celebs & Their Love For Emerald Stones

The other benefits that emerald jewelry offers to the wearer are improvement in financial status, increased social status, and better creativity and imagination. As far as health benefits are concerned, emerald improves eyesight, reduces headaches, cures allergies, and improves the respiratory system. Emerald rings are generally worn on the little finger of the right hand because the little finger is associated with the planet Mercury.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 23, 2024 at 1:27am — No Comments

Elements of Jewellery Design & How to Create Sketches of Jewelry Designs

If you are interested in the field of jewelry design, you would be pleased to know that you can become a successful designer through formal education. There are various jewelry design courses offered online as well as offline that can help you in becoming a professional, and help you gain good insight into the technical knowledge of this field. Let us start with the three important elements you need to know before you begin creating a jewelry design.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 23, 2024 at 1:16am — No Comments

Valentine’s Day Special: Gemstones For Her

Valentine’s Day, a day to show appreciation to your significant other by giving them a gift, is indeed a special occasion. While you can plan several types of gifts, such as a romantic getaway, a relaxing spa day, or a dinner at an upscale restaurant, gemstone jewelry adds an extra element to these common gifts. Gemstones such as ruby and pink sapphire represent what is inside your heart, and by opting for gemstone jewelry, you can give your significant other the perfect Valentine’s Day…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 20, 2024 at 4:05am — No Comments

How Is Gemstone Jewelry Manufactured: Step by Step

Gemstone jewelry is made through a wide variety of manufacturing processes. And most of these processes are designed to mass manufacture the jewelry. This is why the jewelry you see in most retail jewelry stores, chain stores, and e-commerce stores is not described as handmade jewelry. Have you ever thought of what basically happens to metal ore and gemstones as they are mined out of the earth, and how they make an exquisite piece of jewelry? We will answer the entire gemstone jewelry…

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 20, 2024 at 2:31am — No Comments

Ever Paused to Ponder the Hands Behind Your Jewelry?

Within the artisan jewelry sphere, a unique spell is cast, something the mechanical world often overlooks. Beyond the sheer gleam and sparkle lies the narrative of its birth. Each piece, with its intricate details, tells of the vision's birth and its journey to tangible beauty. Every twist, turn, and gem positioning narrates hours of dedication and a craftsman's pursuit of excellence.

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Added by Ashley Lopez on January 20, 2024 at 2:14am — No Comments

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