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Like a women bracelets are also worn by men
Reaching up to the present time the history of bracelets is spans ages. Some bracelets are also crafted from metals like titanium and zirconium, which have become popular. Soldiers wore defensive bands of leather often decorated with gold, silver, and other gemstones on their forearms. Because of their lightness and hypoallergenic properties bracelets are popular.Bracelets became increasingly popular with men during Grecian times. From the Latin term they were called Bracels for arm, "Brachium". They have been crafted from different materials. And it has always been popular - bracelets have varied according to dress styles and, of course, dictated by fashion. They make for trendy, unique items of jewelry. Like a women bracelets are also worn by men. Bracelets today are not only of traditional materials, but also of acrylics and modern plastics. The Grecian women realized that these accessories would look good on them, so they began wearing smaller versions called Bracel etc.
Gemstones are identified by gemologists
Gemstones are identified by gemologists. The first characteristic a gemologist uses to identify a gemstone is its chemical composition. Gems are characterized in terms of refractive index, dispersion, specific gravity, hardness, cleavage, fracture, and luster. They may exhibit pleochroism or double refraction. Who describe gems and their characteristics using technical terminology specific to the field of gemology.Next, many gems are crystals which are classified by their crystal system such as cubic or trigonal or monoclinic. They may have luminescence and a distinctive absorption spectrum. For example, diamonds are made of carbon (C) and rubies of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). Another term used is habit, the form the gem is usually found in. For example diamonds, which have a cubic crystal system, are often found as octahedrons.
All gemstones have some characteristics
Many gemstones are used in even the most expensive jewellery depending on the brand name of the designer, fashion trends, market supply, treatments etc. Others are too common and are given a semi-precious status. Most gemstones have good hardness and a high index of refraction.All gemstones have some characteristics falling short of perfection though; even the seemingly perfect Diamond has four directions of cleavage. Since quartz is everywhere especially in common dirt and dust. Any material that is softer may be scratched during ordinary wear. Nevertheless, diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds still have a reputation that exceeds those of other gemstones.
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