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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
…so keep that in mind when storing your amethyst jewelry. If you have an amethyst ring or other piece of jewelry with diamonds or other gemstones, you should be careful when cleaning it. You should use a soft brush to gently scrub the … with the clergy and was often used in the design of religious 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
… as their concentration, different colors will be present. Copper, manganese, chromium, and vanadium are the key coloring agents in tourmaline. Another unique facet of tourmaline is its ability to become electrically charged in certain … 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…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
…. Compared with many other gemstones, Morganite is a relatively new addition with its first recorded discovery occurring in California in the early 1900s. This means you won’t find any tales of ancient kings wearing Morganite on their … believe it to be a powerful stone which facilitates the flow of energy throughout the body due to its ability to bring pure love to the wearer. Morganite is also believed to balance emotions and bring harmonizing fulfillment as it …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
… different colors when observed at different angles, especially with polarized light. Pleochroism is caused by differing absorption of light rays in doubly refractive crystals. Thus, no singly refractive gemstone can exhibit pleochroism. … than Emerald or Topaz. Because of this, some extra care should be taken with your iolite jewelry. Try to avoid wearing it in situations where it might be hit against hard objects to keep it free from cracks and small chips. Iolite is a …
