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Smoky Quartz: A Mineral To Showcase

Published by in Jewelry, jewels on April 23rd, 2012

Smoky quartz is an interesting piece to add to jewelry. It’s darker than most other forms of quartz but it is just as elegant. It gets its composition from SiCO2 (silicon carbon dioxide). Amazingly enough, quartz minerals are the most abundant minerals on Earth. They make up around 12% of the Earth’s crust and can

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Jewelry Gifts For Her

On a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you know your loved ones? Jewelry is a good way to find out. If you’re going out to the stores and saying, “Oh! So-and-so would really love this!” (assuming you’re right) then you’re better off than most. A lot of people would not know where

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Smoky Quartz, Its Meaning, and Its Use

Published by in jewels on October 27th, 2011

Smoky quartz (sometimes “smokey”), is a brown or black gemstone and only one variance of quartz. It is one of very few darker gemstones in popularity, like smoky topaz or black diamonds. It is derived from silicon dioxide, a chemical compound known for its hardness. Smoky quartz comes in two main sub-categories: morion and cairngorm.

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Blending Dark Crystals With Your Wardrobe

Dark crystals are an ethereal accessory to any wardrobe. Jewelry with deeper tones is mysterious. They keep your style interesting when they are paired with solid colors or simple patterns. Stones like smoky quartz reflect light, but not as intensely as the brighter stones. It’s just enough to get noticed but their beauty lies in

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