No gem is better suited to a newsletter devoted to all that glitters and sparkles than the Zircon - a much more affordable alternative to the Diamond. Extremely popular in the jewellery world, Zircons are available in every hue. However the clear Zircon is perhaps the most widely worn, because of its similarity to the Diamond and its elegant translucence.
Photo: L15748SZ144 A silver necklace with a Zircon heart pendant, $61.
Origin: Zircons can be found throughout the world, but especially in Russia, Italy, Norway, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Madagascar, Canada and the United States.
Color: Brown, red, yellow, green, blue, black and colourless.
Birthstone for: December (the Blue Zircon).
The energetic spark: Since the Zircon is thought to promote emotional balance, Zircons of every colour are favoured in counteracting sorrow, anger and other negative emotions. Zircons foster innocence and purity, and protect the wearer against negative energy. They also promote stability and continuity, and can help the wearer achieve her goals. Zircons have also been known to be used in the treatment of muscular and skeletal problems.
The gemstones that adorn our jewellery have always had a place of honour in the world of mysticism. Check our site from time to time to uncover the secrets of the gemstones we use in our beautiful collection. We'll tell you what makes each stone precious, and how it can produce beneficial changes in the body, mind and spirit.
Gemstones originate in rocks, minerals, or rare fossils. After processing, their value increases, and they are inlaid into jewellery. Certain gemstones, known as "birthstones", signify a month of the year according to the ancient Gregorian calendar. When used to make a jewellery piece, these birthstones make a time-honored birthday gift that is not only fashionable, but because of the positive energy attributed to it, can enhance and enrich the inner life - in romance, prosperity, health, tranquility - of its wearer.
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