Tis the season to be jolly, tra le la le la le la le la!

Jolly indeed with all the cheer and warmth that surrounds this month and presents of course!

If feeling like a child, when you race to the living room to find your presents sitting snug under the Christmas tree sends you back to all those Christmas memories at your parents house, so be it. This is the month where reminiscing and feeling like a baby is hard to run away from.

To get you into the Christmas’y spirit, what’s better than an:

    • Advent calendar (the ones with chocolate tucked in behind them)
    • A Christmas tree and Christmas decoration
    • Some Christmas carols playing on the radio
    • And presents (which includes a long list and a confused YOU)

Christmas is the festival that brings the family together, lots of love, attending church, sharing meals, decorating the tree and exchanging tons of gifts. This tradition of gifting has become a global phenomenon by families. In the early 1800’s Christmas was used as day to indulge the children extravagantly without seeming to spoil them, but today it does not stop at children.

If your looking for the ideal Christmas present, we have put together a small list of decently priced gems and jewelry you need to browse through to buy the perfect gift, either for yourself or for the people you love.

In sync with the colors of Christmas, Alexandrite is the perfect gem to represent this season. Also known to be a Ruby in the day and an Emerald at night, Alexandrite is a gem that has the ability to change its color under different lighting conditions. First discovered in the Russian Ural Mountains in 1830, this gem is extremely rare and extremely valuable.

At JupiterGem, we have a variety of options for you to choose from, loose gemstones to beautiful alexandrite jewelry set as rings, pendants or earrings. Each piece of jewelry under our brand is designed to emphasize the features of the gemstone, which means each jewel is unique and one of a kind thanks to its hand made uniqueness.

Here are some of the pieces we have on offer for the Christmas season:

https://jupitergem.com/alexandrite-diamonds-14-kwg-ring-3-39-carat/
https://jupitergem.com/alexandrite-2-97-carat-gia-certified/
https://jupitergem.com/alexandrite-4-80-carat-gia-certified/
https://jupitergem.com/alexandrites-diamonds-platinum-earrings-0-91-carat/

Wondering how to check your Alexandrite gem? Look for:

Color change under different light sources (Green in white day light and red in yellow candle light)

As it is a doubly refractive stone you will also see doubling at facet junctions (Each facet will appear to be two lines because of the diffraction of light)

But don’t stop your search at Alexandrite’s because Emeralds are in and just in time for Christmas. These rich bluish green colored gems when set in any metal surely bring out the best of the gem.

https://jupitergem.com/emerald-1-55-carat/

If you’re looking for the right Emerald, Look for:

Bluish green color

Inclusions which can be brown iron staining, black shale inclusions, pyrite inclusions

2-3 Phase inclusions

Start the New Year with good vibes brought through these stunning gems. Emeralds, the gem that governs the star signs for Gemini and Virgo is said to bring prosperity and wealth to its wearer. Alexandrite on the other hand is known to bring in good luck, just what you might need for the New Year.

jupitergem.com (graduated gemologist, Chantelle Lobo)
jupitergem.com (graduated gemologist, Chantelle Lobo)

graduated gemologist

Growing up in a country like India, bursting with color, culture and creativity, Chantelle's curiosity drew her towards the fascinating world of gemstones and jewelry. Trained with the best at the Gemological Institute of America and the SSEF, Switzerland, her knowledge encompasses advanced methods of gemstone identification, diamond grading and the manufacture and sales as a jewelry professional. Her adventures have taken her to source Spinels on the busy streets in Myanmar to exceptional Sapphires in Srilanka, a selection of gems from Madagascar and even rare Jades in China. With over 7 years of experience in the jewelry industry, her strong foundation in this niche field allows her to make key observations on the value or quality of gemstones and jewelry. She now continues to fuel her deep-rooted interest for these special stones by seeking out precious one-of-a-kind gems around the world. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelle-lobo-8a12a962/