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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… is known as “ratnaraj” or “king of precious stones” in the ancient language of Sanskrit. Rubies get their name from the Latin word “ruber,” which means red. This is also where rubellite tourmaline (the red variety of tourmaline) gets its…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
…Even though its true identity is now known, the large imposter still sits in the Portuguese crown jewels today. The name “Topaz” comes from the old Greek name “Topazios” for an island in Foul Bay, Egypt (now called Zabargad). Of course, … at the start of the article, topaz comes in a huge variety of colors. Some of these varieties have their own names: Imperial Topaz: When both orange and red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Peridot
… anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Peridot’s unique yellow-green color is very attractive. The name “Peridot” is simply a French word derived from the Arabic for green. Peridot’s color ranges from yellow-green to a warm …-a-dot” although you will find many, even in the jewelry trade, who use the mispronunciation on a daily basis. The name “Peridot” is simply a French word derived from the Arabic for green It was believed that Peridot could chase away evil…
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The History of Diamond Cuts
… of the octahedron to create what is called a table. The table is the big center facet of a diamond. The creative name for this shape is the Table Cut. By adding more facets to the diamond crystal the single cut diamond was born. The … first brilliant cut diamond. Interesting fact #3: the same or almost the same diamond cut can be known by different names. This is done in the modern era is for branding and marketing reasons to increase the perceived value of the …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… flat, smooth, and shiny look. Some key differences from herringbone chains are omega chains are made of small metal plates that are installed very close together over a wire mesh. The wire substructure, which is often made of a strong … link will hold its shape which is why they are constructed to have a slight curve. Because of the tightly installed plates these chains are not very flexible and require special storage to keep them from kinking. Only certain types of …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
…of blue, blue-violet, and violet competes for public attention with sapphire, tanzanite, and amethyst. They may have name recognition, but iolite has a rich, unique color and great gem value on its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Sapphire
… Treasury. The famous sapphire remains there, decorating the Imperial Crown ordered by Queen Victoria. Deriving its name from the Greek word for blue, sapphire used to refer to any blue stone. By the late 1800’s, the sapphire and ruby …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… and complexions. It is entirely appropriate for everyday wear, and it can be worn as rings, pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, brooches, or whatever else you can think of. Morganite is considered very affordable, especially … as emerald and aquamarine. Because of its association with emerald it is sometimes called “Pink Emerald”. Other names for Morganite are “Pink Beryl”, “Rose Beryl”, and “Cesian (or caesian ) Beryl”. “Cesian” refers to the presence of the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…! Keep in mind though that pearl rings in particular are not intended for everyday wear. Rings take more abuse than necklaces or earrings, so wear your pearls rings for special occasions to help them last. Restring Often: Even following all of…, pendants, and rings. Seed Pearls: These are very small pearls, typically less than 2mm in diameter, that are so named because they resemble the size and shape of a seed. They are formed in the same way as larger pearls only a smaller …
