Thursday 26 October 2017

Amethyst Perfect 6th Anniversary Gift



Wedding anniversaries are a wonderful occasion to celebrate the commitment and love that couples share with each other. Amethyst articles and jewelry pieces have been a popular gift item for 6th wedding anniversary celebrations for a long time. With its natural luster and mesmerizing purple appearance, an amethyst looks not only elegant but very romantic as well.

The amethyst stone has been said to offer protection and increase intelligence while bringing tranquillity to its surroundings. It is said that Saint Valentine used to wear an amethyst ring engraved with cupid. This makes amethyst a great gift for romantic and intimate events.

So, let’s take a look at some amethyst inspired gift ideas for 6th wedding anniversaries.

Amethyst Gifts for Your Spouse


If you are planning to buy a gift for your partner to show your love on your 6th wedding anniversary, then these purple stone items could be a perfect choice. Apart from looking extremely gorgeous, this gemstone is also said to repel negative energy.


You can gift your wife a beautiful stone ring or necklace embedded with amethyst to declare your commitment. Since it is a semi precious gemstone, amethyst jewellery is not very expensive. A wide range of women’s accessories like earrings, brooches, pendants, bracelets and more are available in the market these days. You can even buy these in a variety of metals, along with various other precious and semi-precious stones.

For the gentlemen, amethyst rings and bracelets can be a wonderful gift idea. If you are looking for something minimalistic, opt for tie pins and cuff links to give to your husband on your 6th wedding anniversary. Other contemporary options include amethyst stone studded drinking glasses and designer watches. The stone is very versatile, which means it goes well with any metal and looks great on every skin type.
Amethyst is also the February birthstone. So, if your spouse celebrates their birthday in February, gifting amethyst also shows that you put in efforts towards buying a gift for them. 

Amethyst Gifts for Couples


Thinking about what to gift to your friends on their 6th wedding anniversary? Ditch the conventional items and go for something that not only looks good but stays for a long time as well. One of the most popular gift items these days is the love band set. It consists of two rings, embedded with amethyst and can even be personalized with names or messages on the inner side of the band. Amethyst love bands look magnificent and come at a lesser price than rings with other precious and semi-precious gemstones. An alternative to the love bands is the amethyst inspired couples’ watches which are the perfect gift for any wedding anniversary.

You can also look for other decorative options such as purple stone embedded lamp stands, designer wall clocks, and table clocks. Other home décor items like amethyst vases and decorative statues also make a great anniversary gift because they add a bling to the house and are supposed to attract positivity and happiness.

Friday 13 October 2017

October Birthstones- Opal and Tourmaline


People born in October enjoy a special birthday month as the autumn makes a path for winters. The perfect weather and holiday season ensures that your birth month is very relaxing and joyous. October babies are known to be very cheerful and optimistic in general. The same applies to the October birthstones as well. Opal and Tourmaline, the two October stones, are popular for their vibrant colors and soothing characteristics.Opal and Tourmaline both are semi precious gemstones.

If you are looking for a present for an October baby, or just want to pamper yourself on your birthday, getting an opal or tourmaline can be a great idea. Not only are these believed to bring good health and tranquility to the wearer, the shimmering gems make a wonderful accessory as well.
   

What are Birthstones?

Every gem is supposed to have different composition, luster and even impact on people wearing them. There are different gemstones associated with various months of the year. It is said that these stones have a therapeutic influence on people and often bring good luck, health, and mental well-being. Wearing a birthstone, during the respective month especially is considered to make you happier and peaceful.

 

Birthstones for October

This month has two birthstones – Opal and Tourmaline.
While both of these differ in their design and composition, these stones are equally alluring due to their shiny and vibrant colors. Now let us talk about these gems individually:

 

Opal

This October birthstone symbolizes purity and brings innocence, hope, and faith to the person wearing it. The structure of Opal gemstone is unique with 3-21 percent water in its composition, which gives it a “play of color” aspect, making it a fantastic accessory as a ring or pendant. The stone changes color in different environmental conditions and is believed to indicate the wearer’s physical and mental health. It is also said to have healing properties, effective in curing eye infections, strengthening memory and enhancing the creativity of the one who wears the stone.


Opals can be found in a variety of colors, ranging from flaming red and yellows to various hues of pink, magenta, white and black. The wide range of colors makes them a great choice for those who love colorful semi-precious gemstones and, wish to add as many of them as they could, in their gemstones collections. 

How to take care of an Opal stone?

Due to the high water content, opals are one of the most delicate gems. These are prone to damage due to mild scratching, and can easily crack or craze when exposed to high temperature, dehydration or direct light for a long span of time. This is why it is advised to take extra caution while wearing an alluring Opal. People prefer to wear these in pendants as it allows less direct contact as compared to a ring.

Tourmaline

Known as the “Peace Stone”, this gemstone is believed to help its wearer take control over their anger and fear. Like the Opal stone, Tourmaline also supposedly brings tranquility and peace and enhances the creativity of the person who wears it. The name “Tourmaline” roughly translates to “the stone of mixed colors”, due to its structure showcasing various hues of the rainbow colors. 


The stone develops these colors as per the composition of various minerals. Each gem has a unique color pattern owing to the complex ways in which these minerals combine. Another interesting characteristic of Tourmaline is its ability to turn magnetic when heavy heat or pressure is applied.

How to take care of a Tourmaline gemstone?

Unlike Opal, Tourmaline is not very delicate and can withstand comparatively harsh exposure to heat, water or pressure. However, such exposure should be avoided at all costs to avoid damaging gemstones. When it comes to cleaning tourmaline, mild soapy water can do the work.

Thursday 5 October 2017

Diwali- The Festival Of Lights And Gifts


Diwali is one of the India's biggest festival, we celebrate it every year with a great enthusiasm and love. Diwali is celebrated in the month of October to November by Hindus, Sikh throughout the world. The Diwali Is the concept of "Victory Of Good Over Evil."

Lakshmi has also figured into the celebration. On this auspicious occasion, it is believed that worshipped of Goddess Lakshmi brings wealth, Prosperity, Peace to the devotee. People celebrate this festival with great desire. They give precious gifts to each other on this day. Gift giving is a ritual on Diwali, people buy gifts for their families and friends. So here are some gift guide for you on Diwali.

Jewelry:

I think jewelry is the best way to express your love and happiness to your friends and families. Everywhere in the world, Women love to wear jewelry, whether it is a necklace, bangles, earrings, bracelets, etc.

Every woman gets in traditional dress, thus a Blue sapphire gemstone jewelry adds a sparkling touch to her look. You can buy jewelry for men as well, there is a lot of items are available for men’s jewelry like, rings, cuff links and men's watches etc.

Gemstones:

It is quite common to spot people presenting the same types of gift or presents every year on Diwali. Now, it is the time for all of you to halt this practice and figure out something new and out of the box.


Gifting gemstones are a great idea for this Diwali which will bring love, prosperity, happiness in your life. You can buy pearl gemstone for as a gift, because the pearl is the only stone that everyone love to wear and it is the best choice to present your friends and families either  you can buy pearl jewelry also.

Statues Of Gods And Goddesses:

This Diwali pleasantly surprises your near and dear ones by presenting a statue of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganehsa.

You can also present your friends with religious motifs such as  Shree, Swastika Om, etc. as a good luck charm.

Before Diwali Follow These Steps To Get The Blessings Of Mother Lakshmi


Everybody on Diwali worshiped Lord Lakshmi for her blessings. There are some steps taken before worshiping Mother Lakshmi on this day.
  • To make Mother Lakshmi happy on this day, there should be some astrological measures along with mantras.

  • Before and after Diwali, Chant Lakshmi Sukta on every Friday as it is believed that mother Lakshmi is happy with it.

  • Before Diwali, offer water to the peepal tree (Ficus religiosa or sacred fig) daily. It is said that Lord Vishnu resides on this and by which mother Lakshmi is happy with it.

  • Every morning before Diwali, the women of the house pour water from the Kalash on the main door.