Gemstones

Highly revered for their durability and beauty, gemstones have been around for a long time. In ancient times, gemstones were heavily utilized in jewelry. During this time jewelry was composed of bones, shells, rocks, and even teeth. As time progressed the materials used in jewelry making changed. For example, Egyptian civilization utilized gemstones such as Lapis Lazuli when making jewelry. Greek civilizations would also use gemstones along with gold when constructing jewelry. In ancient Egyptian civilizations, jewelry was sometimes worn in order to demonstrate territorial pride. Gemstones such as Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and Chalcedony were heavily utilized during this time. These stones were highly favored thanks to their vibrant color which Egyptians used as a way to reflect their personalities.

In order for gemstones to be utilized in jewelry they have to be both polished and cut. These stones are polished by being placed inside a cylinder tumbler where they are then polished. After doing so the now polished stones are then cut into shapes such as cabochon. In fact, cutting or faceting these gemstones began in order to improve the appearance of these stones by concealing any flaws they might have had.

Shop from our wide wonderful collection of gemstones! Our extensive selection features popular gemstone bracelets from sizes 6mm to 10mm, gemstone necklaces, gemstone beads, and gemstone earrings to name a few, all with outstanding quality paired with unbeatable low prices! Any of these gemstone items will make the perfect addition to any home or collection!

Here at Gem Avenue, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality gemstones in order to ensure the utmost satisfaction of all our customers! We are positive you will not be disappointed with your purchase!