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One another amazingly brilliant gemstone is the Garnet that occurs naturally. When in its crude form in the rock, it resembles a seed and hence its name which means seed in the Latin language. Garnets are found in several colors and all are original forms only – red, brown, green, orange and yellow. The difference in colors is due to the variation of the composition in these stones. But all of them have exactly the same crystal structure. Garnets are relatively inexpensive when compared with other precious gemstones. Demantoid Garnet is one kind of beautiful stone that is found in Russia, particularly in the Bobrovka area. This is a tiny tributary of a long river that flows and cuts through the Ural Mountains. This stone has a diamond like luster and scientifically its dispersion is higher than diamond. But its only drawback is its poor toughness, possessing a hardness of 6.5 Mohs that makes it fragile and not very open to making any which kind of engraves and cuts. Thus its application is mostly in the brooches, ear tops and pendants as against necklaces and finger rings.

Garnet is the birthstone for January, according to the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. This is the stone of Aquarius Zodiac sign. Also, garnets are an appropriate gift for the second and sixth wedding anniversaries. Garnets come in all colors except blue and they are given different names accordingly. Garnets red in color are called Rhodolite. Hessonite is a orange or pink or cinnamon colored garnet. Dark Green garnet is called Tsavorite. Other greenish varieties of garnets are Uvarovite and Demantoid. Pyrope garnets are purple red in color. Garnets in yellow to orange and red to brown are called Spessartites. All colored garnets exhibit an alexandrite-like effect when inflicted with light upon them.

Garnets are formed in a small size when rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressure. Geologists can identify the degree of heating and pressure over the garnets depending on their color. Conversely, the color of garnets is used as an indicative by geologists for knowing the temperature and pressure present in the rocks during that time. Garnets are found abundantly in many parts of the world including Argentina, Brazil, Mynamar, Scotland, South Africa, Tanzania, and Switzerland. Unlike other stones, garnets possess excellent healing capabilities; provide strength and guarding when worn. Very frequently, in many countries garnets are worn to reduce the inflammation or the burning of the skin to a very good degree. Garnets when worn enhance blood circulation, regulate heart beats and also pull out the wearers out of depression. In olden times, Garnets were given to each other as gifts and are believed lengthen and strengthen the relationship between those exchanged.

Demantoids type of garnets are the ones most in demand in the market today. If they go into shortage due to the high demand, Demantoids may take another century to form as purely and softly as they are typically. These are used typically to make beautiful pendants, attractive rings and ear tops.

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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is perhaps the preeminent style icon of the twentieth century. While Jackie herself declared that she was not classically beautiful – her eyes were a little too wide set, her jaw a little too square – Jackie had a way with style that made every woman in the world want to look just like her. While Jackie’s brother-in-law, Senator Edward Kennedy, once said about Jackie, “No one else looked like her, spoke like her, wrote like her, or was so original in the way she did things,” Jackie’s look is not in fact difficult to emulate. Here is a simple guide for capturing the Jackie O look.

Oversized Sunglasses. Perhaps the first thing people think of when they think of Jackie O is her oversized sunglasses. Jackie pioneered this look, and in recent years, oversized sunglasses have come back in vogue. Put on a pair and you instantly channel Jackie O glamour.

The Sheath Dress. The sheath dress is a classic Jackie O look. In its elegant simplicity, it is gorgeous on its own or with a few well placed accessories, such as a pearl choker or brooch, both of which are very Jackie O. Of course, the dress should be made out of a natural material. Jackie herself favored linen and raw silk. And no need to relegate the sheath dress to your spring/summer wardrobe only. The sheath dress can be worn year round. Simply switch to a fine wool material in the fall and winter months, and pair the dress with a cardigan or cashmere wrap.

Pearls. The pearl necklace was Jackie’s personal signature. Indeed, photographs from throughout Jackie’s life memorialize her love of pearls: the portraits from Jackie’s wedding to John F. Kennedy; photos of Jackie from the presidential campaign trial; photos of Jackie with her two children; and photos of Jackie strolling the streets of Paris, Nantucket, and New York. In fact, many of Jackie’s pearls were imitations. According to Sotheby’s jewelry expert John Block, “Some of the most famous pearls [Sotheby's has] sold recently are Jackie’s, and they were fake.” Indeed, in the 1996 Sotheby’s auction of Jackie’s personal effects, Jackie’s Kenneth Jay Lane triple strand imitation pearl necklace sold for $211,500. Costume jewelry designer Carolee Friedlander bought several of Jackie’s imitation pearl items at the Sotheby’s auction, and, shortly thereafter, her company, Carolee, launched a seventeen-item collection of Jackie inspired pearl jewelry. While Jackie herself paid a mere $100 for the necklace, the necklace featured prominently in one of the most memorable photos of Jackie during JFK’s presidency, with the little John-John in his mother’s lap, grabbing one of the three strands of pearls around Jackie’s neck.

Monochromatic Palette. Many of Jackie’s most striking looks, such as her ivory satin Inaugural ball dress, were striking precisely because of the simple, monochromatic color scheme. A single color scheme outfit elongates the body and camouflages figure flaws. But one should be cautious – a monochromatic look is best executed in subtle, neutral shades. Jackie herself often wore “greige,” a neutral hue that was a cross between gray and beige.

Black and White Outfits. You’ll never go wrong pairing these opposites. Together, black and white create a striking look that is appropriate for any season. The one point of caution with this combination is to avoid the “waiter” look. For this very reason, Jackie typically wore white on the bottom and black on top.

Boatneck Tops. Many of Jackie’s outfits had a boatneck neckline. A boatneck top highlights the collarbone and gives an elegant, swan-like look to almost anyone’s neck.

Three Quarter Length Sleeves. The three quarter length sleeve is a classic Jackie O look. Three quarter length sleeves make the arms appear longer and are perfect for highlighting a great bracelet. Many of Jackie’s coats had three quarter length sleeves, which she would pair with opera length leather gloves. This look instantly channels ’60s glamour.

Sources

“In Praise of Pearls,” Town & Country, Sept. 1, 2000.
Bid For a Piece of the House Which Jackie Built Into National Treasure,” Daily Mail (London), Nov. 12, 2008.
James Cokington, “Mother of Peals; Collect It, Enjoy It,” Sydney Morning Herald, Apr. 11, 2007.

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