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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… the wonders of the skies, sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning. Its dazzling play of color is totally unique in the gem world, and the lore that surrounds it is almost as colorful as the gem itself. Opal is the traditional birthstone for those lucky enough to born in October, and it is found in a huge variety of colors (sometimes all within the same stone). Gemology of Opal Opal’s captivating dance of colors is a result of its unique internal structure. This gemstone…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
…, and romance. With its natural, fresh green color in a variety of shades and scintillating brilliance, Tsavorite is one of the most beautiful green gemstones in the world. It is a garnet so it is traditionally used for January’s birthstone. But, you don’t have to be born in January to enjoy such a wonderful gemstone. Its brilliance and vivacity can only truly be appreciated in person, so visit us today to see some examples of this rare and
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… objects. It was also believed to have the power to bring about sobriety and was given to people who were struggling with addiction. Wine glasses were even carved out of amethyst for this same reason. Today, amethyst is the official birthstone for February which only adds to its huge popularity. The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety, and it has been credited with many other extraordinary attributes. Among its reputed benefits are an ability to quicken the intelligence, make …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… gem, or otherwise working with your hands. With proper care a piece of aquamarine jewelry can last generations being handed down and treasured for years to come. Why Aquamarine See More Aquamarine » Aquamarine is more than March’s birthstone. Its beauty is in its purity of color. The blue green hue is not overpowering but an understated appeal. It has an elegance and subtlety that is lost with more vibrant gemstones. If you are looking for the perfect piece of aquamarine …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…Varieties of Quartz These gems are made of one, single crystal, and they include some of the most widely known and recognizable quartz species. If you were born in February, you probably already know all about Amethyst since it’s your birthstone. Of course, the same also goes for November babies and Citrine. You may be less familiar with some of the other single crystal varieties of quartz like Rose Quartz, Morion, and Rutilated Quartz. These less common gems can be …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…American gem through the efforts of gemologist George F. Kunz. He documented reports about the tourmaline deposits of Maine and California and praised the quality of the stones they produced. Along with opal, tourmaline is October’s birthstone. Care and Cleaning of Tourmaline Tourmaline makes a great gem in a ring for occasional wear or a pendant/earrings for daily wear. Because it isn’t exceptionally hard (Mohs hardness of 7-7.5), it should be stored away from other …
