Fashion, Jewelry
What is the name of the precious stones?
The best friends of girls, as you know, are diamonds. Jewelry made with the use of these stones, are fabulous money, look very stylish and enjoy a frenzied popularity among women of fashion and simply lovers of luxury. Everyone admires their appearance, but not many think about what the name of the precious stones is due to. A diamond in an uncut form is known throughout the world as a diamond. In translation from the ancient Arabic language this word means "indestructible". It emphasizes the main property of the stone: its striking strength.
The list of precious stones is not limited to diamonds only, emeralds, topazes, sapphires, rubies are also exquisite beauty. These stones are a unique addition to any jewelry, and many of them are considered in our country a currency value.
The names of precious stones often reflect their basic properties. For example, from the Latin language "ruby" translates as "red", which reflects the natural bright color of the stone. Most often, natural rubies are found in the Asian region, and synthetic analogs can also be sold in addition to them. Their massive appearance led to a drop in popularity and demand for this amazing stone.
The name of precious stones is very often due to their color characteristics. In Greek, the word "sapphire" means "blue." This stone has many similarities to the diamond.
The name of the precious stones changes over time, so it happened with an emerald. Its origin derives its name from the ancient Persian word "zamorrod", which wandered from one language to another. The modern term began to occur only in the Middle Ages.
It is also possible to treat the name of gemstones depending on geographical objects. According to one version, the name of topaz is due to the island in the Red Sea, formerly known as Topazios. True, there are several variants of the appearance of this word. At various times we believed that with the help of topaz, you can treat deadly diseases, such as the plague, or use it as an amulet against evil eye and spoilage. Like many other precious stones, it symbolizes strong and bright feelings, giving its owner strength, bright thoughts and optimism.
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