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1. The Birthstones

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Birthstones, Folklore, Gemology

   … of years. The ancient Persians believed that the earth’s crust sat on a huge sapphire, and it’s bright color reflected the color of the sky during sunset. Sapphire symbolized truth, sincerity and tradition. Learn more about Sapphire … luster when its owner died of the plague. The Arabs believed opal to be a gift from heaven that would fall in the flashes of lightening. Care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals, and extreme …

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   Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Emerald, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology

   … (the French word for garden) because they look like moss or a garden inside of the stone. These inclusions are tiny fissures, bubbles, or crystals that are visible to the naked eye. These inclusions are not necessarily considered flaws but rather add character and uniqueness to the stone. At this point in history, almost every emerald has had some level of treatment to make the fractures less visible. It is so common that if the stone doesn’t have a report from a …