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Monday, October 5, 2009

Blue Zircon, A Rare Gemstone

What is zircon? Because of its name, zircon is often confused with cubic zirconia, also called CZ, which is a man made laboratory grown diamond imitation. Zircon does come in a clear color and it has been used as a diamond substitute, but zircon is a 100% natural gemstone from the earth. Because of the similarity between its name and CZ, zircon doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. That lack of respect also helps make zircon a very affordable gemstone.

Loose Gemstones
Zircon is not a “new” gemstone. It has been used in jewelry since the middle ages. In the middle ages, zircon was said to aid sleep, bring prosperity, and to promote honor and wisdom in it owner. It is rare because it isn’t mined everywhere. It is primarily mined in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar and Australia. I get the best of the best from Cambodia, but production from there has been a hit or miss affair for years now. I pick the best from larger lots and pass on the rest. The blue zircons I carry are intense deep blue color with a subtle greenish undertone and usually free of inclusions.

Gold Gemstone Jewelry
You just have to check out my new selection of blue zircon. What color, what sparkle. I have wonderful matched pairs as well as larger loose zircon gemstones that would look fantastic set in a ring. How about a set? A beautiful pair of blue zircon for earrings and larger gem in pendant and another zircon set in a ring.  Talk about beautiful. Blue zircon is the alternate birthstone for December. You could give a pair of zircon earrings as a birthday present and a blue zircon pendant as a holiday present. Wow!

Natural Gemstones at Wholesale Gemstone Prices
All the blue zircons I carry are offered at wholesale prices so they are very affordable. Be sure to check out my no interest Layaway Program by clicking here. Click here to read about my Guarantee Pledge. It allows you to purchase with confidence. And I would be very happy to work with you to design a very special piece of blue zircon jewelry for you. I do have a selection of blue zircon jewelry already created and for sale at AfricaGems.com if you need something in a hurry.  Just let me know how I can help by clicking here.

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