Stones Vintage rings Garnet stone : strength and light Garnet stone is a fine stone, appreciated since antiquity for its beautiful dark red translucent color. It presents, in fact, a very wide range of colors, which give it, without doubt, a mysterious and bewitching side. Noir Carat tells you all about garnet jewelry, its history, its virtues and its meaning. The characteristics of the […]
Stones Birthstones: tradition and calendar A tradition dating back several millennia associates each month of the year with a particular gemstone , known as the birthstones. These precious minerals are all associated with a symbol or a virtue. They are characterized by different colors and roughness that make them unique and personal stones. Stones have always been at the heart […]
Stones Amethyst: Myths, Legends & History Since the dawn of time, Amethyst has been associated with various myths and legends, but also with many cultures and religions. With a rich and exciting past, let us tell you the story of a stone appreciated and even adulated (notably by the Queen of England!) The origin of this name First of all, Amethyst […]
Stones All about Turquoise Renowned for its hues ranging from azure blue to blue green, turquoise stone is a mineral composed of hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate. It originates in arid, even desert, and often mountainous soils. TURQUOISE STONE : ORIGIN The largest deposits are located in Iran. However, turquoise stone first appeared in the mines of Sinai in […]
