Sapphires vs Diamonds

Precious gemstones are things of beauty. However, when asked to choose between a diamond and a sapphire, what is one to do?


Is the brilliance of diamond of a higher value than the stunning blue color sparkle of a sapphire? Does this effect change with the skin color or eye color of the wearer? Does the gemstone's connection with a planet have an important say?
What are the traps involved in purchasing a precious stone?
A lot of these questions depend on who you are purchasing from.
in general most generals make a huge markup on Sapphires as almost all of the stones in the market are heat treated. So ask your jeweler to specifically mention this if so. Even if a stone has been treated it is very hard to prove that it has been treated so the key is just bargain hard on the price of the stone. Typically sapphires sell in the $600 to $ 1000/carat range for high quality sapphires. Source: Blue Sapphires on GemSelect.com

Sapphire (blue)

Frugal Destination Weddings

Destination Weddings can be pricey...but if you plan ahead and book right, then everyone involved can have a great vacation and a wonderful wedding will be yours to remember.

Often, the phrase 'destination wedding', makes one think of white sandy beaches and islands, however, if you live far away from the ocean, do not despair.

There are other kinds of destinations too -eg. a mineral spring based spa destination. Today, we will review the spa resort at Bedford Springs in Pennsylvania. This little known secret is yours to enjoy if you know which resort to tap into.
The Omni hotel chains has set up a wonderful mineral springs resort surrounded by a creek and eight different mineral springs.

History

In 1796, Nicholas Shauffler discovered a high mineral content in the natural freshwater springs located on the property of Fredrick Naugel, outside of Bedford, Pennsylvania. These springs were reputed to have ‘healing powers” by the Native Americans who had come to this spot to drink from and bathe in the waters for centuries. Doctor John Anderson, then practicing in the town of Bedford, purchased the land containing the springs in 1798 and proceeded to build bathing facilities for his patients; thus starting the tradition of people traveling to experience the waters of the Bedford springs and setting the foundation for what is today Bedford Springs Resort, an upscale destination, located just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike

SOURCE:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_Springs_Hotel

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