A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone) is a piece of attractive mineral, which—when cut and polished—is used to make jewelry or other adornments.

The art of carving gemstone as jewelry purpose had its absolute prosperity during the 19th century in Paris. The main center of the creative craft of using gemstones as jewelry has now shifted to Idar-Oberstein, where expert people pursue the profession. Gemstones are extensively used for the purpose of making jewelry.

Engraved gemstones as jewelry have a long tradition. Now a days, the art of gemstone engraving can be seen in many different forms and variations. The variations include deep-cut intaglios or gems with enhanced cameos and reliefs, three-dimensional sculptures and optical illusions.

But what draws our attention is that the modern engravings are not exclusively restricted to purely statuette motifs in the style of portraits or similar styles. They have been carved in large numbers of colored layer during the past centuries. Instead, shadings, photo realistic motifs, abstract forms, reflective surfaces and also holographic mirroring are in very much demand in various types of gemstone.

Jewelry is the item which plays a very important role in the life of a women. Women are quite fond of wearing jewelry. They prefer different kind of jewelry to move according to the latest fashion of the world. There are different types of jewelry like platinum jewelry, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, copper jewelry, gemstones jewelry, artificial jewelry and diamond jewelry.

The popular trend is using gemstones as jewelry. Gemstones are widely used as jewelry. Various gemstones of different size and shape are cut and engraved to give them a proper figure. The popular gemstones which are used for jewelry purpose emerald, ruby, sapphire, opal, diamond and son. Among them diamond is the most popular for its brilliant lusture and radiance. Other gemstones are also used for the purpose because diamonds are quite expensive and cannot be afforded by one and all.

* January- Garnet
* February- Amethyst
* March- Aquamarine
* April- Diamond
* May- Emerald
* June- Pearl
* July- Ruby
* August- Peridot
* September- Sapphire
* October- Opal
* November- Topaz
* December- Turquoise