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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline

FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Jewelry History, Tourmaline

Tourmaline is one of the most beautiful gems that you’ve probably never heard of. Less popular than the likes of ruby or sapphire, tourmaline flies under the radar in the gem world and remains the best kept secret of gem collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate its unique properties and stunning array of colors. In fact, tourmaline is found in almost any color you can …
Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet

FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Garnet, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Rarity, Tsavorite Garnet

…nomenclature of gemstones follows certain rules, and according to modern mineralogical methods, gemstones are given a name which ends in “-ite”. In honor of the Tsavo National Park where it was discovered and the Tsavo River which flows through it, the gem received the name Tsavorite. It is also less commonly referred to as Tsavolite. Mythology and Lore Unlike many of the other gemstones we write about, Tsavorite does not have a rich history or lore, given its recent …