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Glass bangles
Glass bangles have won and enchanted Indian women's heart since many years ago. Numerous archaeological evidences from the site of Indus valley Civilization support the fact that women from ancient ages wore glass bangles as ornamental accessory on their arms and forearms to make them more beautiful and attractive.Glass bangles have bewildered Indian women from ages with their shimmering sparkles, innovative patterns, tinkling sound and magnificent colors. Medieval period introduced the ritualistic beliefs by associating this jewelry item as the symbol of a married woman. And these customs are still intact and well maintained even in this millennium.
Cut of the stone
Firstly we talked about the cut of the stone. Now finding a good quality bright green tourmaline with this cut is not impossible to find but can be tricky so we decided that custom cutting was the way forward. We custom cut the green tourmaline from a larger cushion stone to create the look. We combined the chequer board facetted cut on top but with a more square proportioned shape rather than oval.The lapidaries squared up the proportions and then facetted the top of the stone. This creating a square cushion shape with a facetted top! Donna felt a straight sided square stone would be a little harsh so decided that she would like to have the stone with softened corners. The initial stone was 1.72cts and ended up at 1.05ct. After being cut gemstone it is difficult. We searched for a green tourmaline of the right colour that could be cut to shape. The twist ring is simple in style holds the tourmaline for a modern design.
Gemstones are so fascinating!
Gemstones are so fascinating! As colorful as the rainbow and as sparkling as fine leaded crystal gemstones have captured the imaginations and desires of men and perhaps especially, women, for ages.Their colors, properties, myths, and legends are diverse and fascinating. So you can clarify any questions and get the answers you need to make an informed decision. Folklore about stones has been revered and honored for centuries in all cultures. The information presented on these pages was compiled from a wide variety of rock, gem and lapidary books and from information gathered on the internet.
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