http://www.goldstonesilver.com Ruby – July Birthstone||||21||||2010/7/2 The word Ruby comes from the Latin "rubeus," meaning red. The ruby belongs to the corundum family and it is considered the second hardest natural mineral after diamonds and the red colour is caused by large or smaller amounts of chromium. Others colours of corundum are called Sapphire. Rubies can be... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=02/07/2010&EventID=21 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=02/07/2010&EventID=21 Pearl – June Birthstone||||20||||2010/5/29 Among all of the gemstones available, the pearl it is the only one which is formed entirely within a living being. They occur when some form of irritant lodges itself into a mollusk – such as an oyster, mussel, or abalone. To protect itself from the foreign body, the mollusk forms a nucleus over it ... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=29/05/2010&EventID=20 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=29/05/2010&EventID=20 Emerald - May Birthstone||||19||||2010/4/25 Emerald is both the birthstone for May and the Zodiac stone for Cancer. Emerald is the green variety of the mineral Beryl. Its colour is caused by the small amounts of chromium and iron contained in it. Its beautiful green colour, combined with durability and rarity, make it one of the most valuable... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=25/04/2010&EventID=19 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=25/04/2010&EventID=19 Do you know where you are headed?||||18||||2010/4/12 When starting a new business, it is easy to get carried away with the excitement of the new venture. We want to "get there" quickly even though sometimes we are not sure what "there" means. You will read in many management books concepts like VMOST (vision, mission, objectives, strategies and tactic... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=12/04/2010&EventID=18 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=12/04/2010&EventID=18 The Blue Dream Collection||||17||||2010/4/5 The Blue dream collection is a project that we have been working on for some time. The stones were originally purchased in Afghanistan a few years ago, whilst Diane was living there. Many consider that lapis lazuli from this region is the best in the world. The lapis lazuli that we chose was cut int... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=05/04/2010&EventID=17 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=05/04/2010&EventID=17 Diamond - April Birthstone||||16||||2010/3/19 You may have a relative, friend or partner whose birthday is coming up next month and you are asking the question: "what is the birthstone for April"? The title gave it away, diamond is the answer! Much has been written about diamonds, and they are by many, considered as the "ultimate" gemstone to h... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=19/03/2010&EventID=16 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=19/03/2010&EventID=16 Do you get what you pay for?||||15||||2010/3/12 If it is too good to be true...Then it probably is... We are so desperate for quick results, with minimal effort, that we are tempted by offers that will resolve all our problems for little money or in little time. Our minds consider these alternatives, even though in the back of our minds we know t... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=12/03/2010&EventID=15 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=12/03/2010&EventID=15 What is Cabochon Jewellery?||||14||||2010/3/9 Cabochon is a term referring to a gemstone or natural stone that has been shaped and polished instead of being facetted (small cuts that provide sparkle to transparent stones). Cabochon stones generally have flat bottoms and have a raised or bulging top. There are different uses for cabochon gemston... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=09/03/2010&EventID=14 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=09/03/2010&EventID=14 New and Improved J Collection by Diane Jaworski||||13||||2010/3/8 Following the success of our previous "J" Pendant, we have further developped the "J Collection by Diane Jaworski" and produced pendants and matching earrings which are now also set in amethyst, citrine and garnet. The original blue topaz stone is also present in this new collection. The current pen... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=08/03/2010&EventID=13 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=08/03/2010&EventID=13 About Goldstone Silver’s Extended Team (Jewellery Production)||||12||||2010/2/20 Where is your business based? Our business is a truly small multinational organization. Our headquarters and operational centre is based in the UK, in the Berkshire area. Our workshop and design centre is based in Wallonie, in Belgium. We collaborate closely with many Armenian artisans, with whom we... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=20/02/2010&EventID=12 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=20/02/2010&EventID=12 Amethyst - February Birthstone||||8||||2010/2/13 Amethyst is a transparent purple variety of quartz which is used as a gemstone. It is the birthstone for people born in the month of February. It is also the gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage. Amethyst is a pale lilac to purple color and is a popular gem used in jewellery. Purple is link... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=13/02/2010&EventID=8 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=13/02/2010&EventID=8 Goldstone Silver's launch press release||||7||||2010/2/2 Wokingham – Berkshire - United Kingdom. 02 February 2010. Goldstone Silver’s jewellery website is now operational and open for business. It showcases the creations of Diane Jaworski, featuring natural and precious stones, set in gold and silver. Goldstone Silver is a family run busines... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=02/02/2010&EventID=7 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=02/02/2010&EventID=7 A five minute interview with Alexis Jaworski||||6||||2010/2/1 What do you do at Goldstone Silver? During 2009, my sister and I discussed Diane's design and jewellery interests. We decided to create an on-line business that would showcase her work. I believe that Diane produces excellent jewellery and I wanted to help her to get her creations "out... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=01/02/2010&EventID=6 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=01/02/2010&EventID=6 A five minute interview with Diane Jaworski||||5||||2010/1/18 What do you do at Goldstone Silver? I am one of the directors of the business and I am in charge of the creation and production of our collections. I produce many of the jewels myself from beginning to end, and for specific projects, I work with an extended team in Armenia. Which places hav... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=18/01/2010&EventID=5 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=18/01/2010&EventID=5 Making the most of the Snow!||||4||||2010/1/10 Many countries have seen unprecented cold weather conditions and the UK is no exception. It has caused serious problems to many and to others it has become a source of annoyance as it makes it very difficult to do everyday things. I thought: "how can we take adavantage of the snow... http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=10/01/2010&EventID=4 http://www.goldstonesilver.com/blog.asp?date=10/01/2010&EventID=4