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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 …
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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: Peridot
…. Legend has it that Peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The ancients called it the “gem of the sun”. It was believed that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is also the accepted 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 …
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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 …
