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Mainly, Opal is considered as one of the substitute stones of diamond. Another alternative to diamond is a zircon. Opal stone is cold in nature, and well known for soothing properties. This stone is corresponding to the Libra and serves as a zodiac sign to this birthstone. Libra helps in bringing hope and a positive outlook towards life. The name of the stone is derived from the three sources, including, Opalus (Latin), Opalliois (Greek) and Upala, a word originated from the Sanskrit language. All aforementioned words convey the same meaning that is 'precious'. The main characteristic of the stone includes a powerful display of light when passes through a florescent light. This phenomena is recognized as opalescence.

The Amethyst is strikingly beautiful purple quartz, making it an easily recognizable gem. It is a splendid blend of red and violet and derives its name from ancient Greek word "methustos" meaning "intoxicated". The wearers believe this gem could protect them from drunkenness and a metaphoric state of intoxication in life.

Emerald Gemstones comes from the Greek word known as Smaragdos meaning is green stone. This deep green gemstone is currently the most valuable stone in the world by weight. The Egyptian Goddess Cleopatra prized this stone as her favorite. She lavished herself in emerald jewelry and gave departing guests carved emerald likenesses as gifts. This ancient stone was sought after even before Cleopatra's time. Many gave their lives seeking this coveted stone to use as jewelry.

Alexandrite, the name itself reminds us of the name of a great warrior. The discovery of the stone has a strong history related with it. It derives its name from the Russian King Czar Alexander II. It is said that the stone was discovered at the day of the king's birth in the year 1834 and hence the name Alexandrite was kept. The stone was first excavated in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Initially, the name of the stone was kept as diaphanite, which meant to appear in the Greek language but later the name was changed to Alexandrite.

A must-have for action/adventure fans on the PlayStation 3 platform, the God of War Collection features both PlayStation 2 single player classics, God of War and God of War II. Remastered in high definition and re-released for play on the PS3 this collection allows both longtime fans of the series and those coming to it new to indulge in the addictive action and puzzle-solving fun of taking on the gods ruling the world of ancient Greek mythology.

Natural stone is durable and outlasts most other building materials. This is evident when looking at historical structures as far back as the Roman, Greek, and even Egyptian eras.One of the major benefits to having natural stone countertops or tiles is that they can be restored back to the original condition.

If you love colored gemstones and plan on buying some in the future, it's important to know the difference between a natural gem, and one made in a laboratory. If you're just interested in how a gem looks, we have some gorgeous and affordable synthetic stones for sale. But if you're a purist, you should know what to ask and look for.Following is some expert advice on what you should know before you buy a gem, including the four categories of gems, and what determines a gem's value.

Go back in time with our Historic Fancy Dress

Time flies at the speed of an arrow. No one can hold onto time nor can anyone bring back the time that has been spent. Its nature is to march forward with speed no matter what the circumstances are. It does not care even if you are not happy with the unfolding of the consequences.

It may seem a little early for Halloween, but if you're planning on attending any costume parties this year it can't hurt to put a little thought into what you want to be beforehand. A good costume can give you an opportunity to step outside yourself a little and have a more memorable time.