| Women choose to wear gemstone jewelry for | | | | enough variation in quality among stones that you |
| many reasons. Perhaps the most obvious among | | | | can find one that suits any budget. Take |
| them is how beautiful the pieces can be, made | | | | amethysts, for example: a flawless amethyst with |
| with stones of any or every color of the rainbow. | | | | a beautiful rich purple color, perfectly faceted by |
| Some people believe the gemstones also have | | | | an expert jeweler, can cost thousands of dollars |
| properties beyond what we can see, however, | | | | and be placed alongside diamonds in a stunning |
| and wear jewelry featuring gemstones which are | | | | platinum setting. However, technically flawed |
| supposed to bring positive forces into their lives. | | | | amethysts can still be stunning. They may have a |
| Obviously there are any number of skeptics who | | | | more solid or milky appearance, or have tiny |
| think that crystal power, astrology, tarot, totems, | | | | white striations making interesting patterns in the |
| and any other related mystical/spiritual ideas are | | | | stone; this makes them a lot cheaper, but they |
| just imaginary. Others argue that any positive | | | | are still versatile and attractive enough to set in |
| effect that comes from crystals only comes | | | | beautiful silver settings. |
| because you've adjusted your expectations when | | | | If you like dangling earrings, you can find striking |
| you believe that crystals can help you, and you | | | | chandelier and drop styles featuring precious and |
| actually do all the work to change yourself. Others | | | | semi-precious gemstones. If you like a funky or |
| believe that crystals will work their subtle magic | | | | artsy look, you can find chunky styles set in |
| no matter what you believe--so it's a good thing | | | | silver, and get bright splashes of color from |
| that crystals are only used for good, and are | | | | relatively inexpensive garnet, peridot, or topaz |
| supposed to be positive and healing in many | | | | stones. If you want something a little more |
| different ways. | | | | understated and sophisticated, you can always |
| Gemstone Jewelries are affordable. Another great | | | | look to amethysts, rubies, emeralds, and |
| thing about gemstones is that there's usually | | | | sapphires set in gold, white gold, or platinum. |