Diamond Gem-Stone Necklaces from The Diamond Store.co.uk

Some gem stones are also traditional birth or zodiacs stones. If you look at the diamond gem stone necklaces at the Diamond Store you will notice they are set with stones like amethysts, citrines and peridots which are the birthstones for February, November, and August respectively. Or you might prefer the beautiful blue topaz which is the birthstone for November and zodiac stone for Sagittarius. These gems have traditional meanings which bestow various gifts on the wearer. For example an amethyst gem stone necklace will bring them peace and understanding while the topaz promises fidelity and friendship.

Apart from diamonds, natural pearls have been the most closely associated gem to love and marriage since ancient times. One of the earliest records of this is recorded in the Hindu book of the Rigveda, which tells the story of Krishna, the preserver of life, who descended into the sea to retrieve a pearl for his daughter on her wedding day. The Romans believed pearls promoted marital bliss and often depicted the bond between Cupid and Psyche as a strand of natural pearls. Venus, the Goddess of Love and Cupid’s mother, was said to have been born from the sea like a pearl. It was also believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac and Queen Cleopatra was said to have dissolved a pearl in wine when trying to seduce Mark Antony.

Gemstones and gemstone jewellery have some great legends attached to them. Cleopatra crops up again as having the first emerald mines of their kind in the world, which is particularly fortunate as emeralds were rumoured to be her favourite jewellery.

The diamond gemstone necklaces on sale at the Diamond Store are 0.12 carat in weight and are surrounded by diamonds in white or yellow gold mounts. There is an excellent range of gemstones at some exceptionally good prices at the moment which are great if you are buying a present for yourself or a gift for special friend or loved one. Have a look at what is on offer as you will be very pleasantly surprised at the prices of our diamond gem stone necklaces.