Gems, Jewelry and the things that make us Sparkle!
I started Tami's Treasures so that I could bring natural and rare gemstones and jewelry to everyone! Affordable prices and high quality are just 2 of the things I find important in my business. The most important is customer service. If you aren't happy then you won't be back and you won't send friends to my store, right? So that is our main goal.
Have you ever looked into a jewelry store window at all glimmer and sparkle thats there and then walked away because the prices were so high? Did you know that jewelry stores have a 300%+ mark up on prices? At Tami's Treasures I don't have the overhead and because I get increadible prices from my world wide suppliers I can pass the savings on to you!
With this opportunity, I am going to bring you the best of the gem world. Information about gemstones, minerals, precious metals and jewelry designs that everyone should know before they buy another piece of jewelry.
Please feel free to visit my store at Main Street Mall Online.
The Gemstone Of The Month Is...
GARNET
Most commonly known is the Red Garnet that can range from a deep dark Red to a soft pinkish purple. The more rare Garnets are Green (Grossular Garnet) and a bright Gold called Mandrine or Spessertite Garnet.
The Garnet has a Moes hardness of 7.0 to 7.5 making it a very popular stone for all types of jewelry.
Natural Gemstones Instead Of Diamonds?
Yes!
- ZIRCON - This gorgeous gem isn't normally found in jewelry stores. They range in color from colorless, blue or green.
- TOPAZ - Very common to find in jewelry stores. Colors are colorless, blues or the very rare natural pink.
- SAPPHIRE - More expensive than the top two but more affordable than diamonds. Colors are blue, colorless, pink or green.
- DANBURITE - A very little known gem that was first found in Danbury Ct. Not usually found in jewelry stores. Color is usually pink or yellow tint or colorless.
- PETALITE - Usually a collectors gem although not found in jewelry stores. It is a bit brittle for rings but makes gorgeous pendants. Color is always colorless.
- GOSHENITE - This is a colorless Aquamarine. Part of the Emerald family it is used often as a diamond sub. Color is colorless.
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Lady_Gotrocks
Very nice lens! 5 Stars! Posted July 09, 2007 |
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kcbead
Nice lens! I gave you a lensroll and 5*. Posted April 14, 2007 |
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Glyphman
Great lens!! Posted April 13, 2007 |
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titanium_knights
Great lense! Posted April 03, 2007 |
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1SquidAddict
Welcome to the group! I have given you 5* Posted April 01, 2007 |
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Great Info on Anything Jewelry!
- Kitco
- Wonder why prices might seem a little high lately even on Sterling Silver Jewelry? Here is a link to the market prices of metals.
