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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… youth, and control passion. In the body, aquamarine was thought to reduce swelling, prevent convulsions, heal liver ailments, calm nerves, and strengthen many organs. Spiritually, aquamarine has been used in meditation to enhance clarity of the mind and to banishing fears and phobias. Aquamarine is a universal symbol of youth, hope, and health. In ancient times, the stone was said to aid seafarers. Sailors often wore amulets of aquamarine to give them courage and tame the…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…the emerald on her wedding day and it was later sold at Christies in 2011 for $6.6 million, setting the record for the most expensive emerald jewelry ever sold at auction. The Chalk Emerald is a famous 37.8 carat emerald known for its clarity and rich green color. It was donated to the Smithsonian by Mr. and Mrs. O. Roy Chalk in 1972 and can be seen on display at the National Museum of Natural History in a platinum and gold ring surrounded by 60 pear-shaped diamonds. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… fulfillment as it releases any blocks to the channels of energy and love. It is even believed to bring compassion, empathy, self-control, and patience to wearer. Morganite is usually very clean with excellent transparency and clarity. It has good hardness, durability, luster, and brilliance which make it a great gemstone for jewelry. Its wide range of soft pinkish colors makes it highly desirable as it compliments most skin tones and complexions. It is entirely …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… to possess healing powers related to reducing anxiety and revitalizing its wearer. The magnetic form, magnetite, is said to help bring balance and alignment to one’s internal energies calming mood swings and improving mental clarity. Care and Cleaning of Spinel Spinel is usually safe to be used in ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but certain inclusions can sometimes pose threats. The safest bet is to use warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush. Or, you can always have …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
The discovery of Tsavorite in East Africa in the 1960s changed the jewelry world. Here was a gem with the color to rival the most exquisite emeralds and the clarity of the cleanest sapphires, all with the time tested durability of garnet. Tsavorite is a unique form of garnet with a stunningly vivid green color. It is bright and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… a strong green component at any angle, then it likely has not been heated. The main factors that influence the value of tanzanite are its hue and how deep the color is. Less important, but still part of the equation, are the cut and clarity. As with all colored gems, the value of tanzanite comes from its color. Tanzanite has a Moh’s hardness of 6-7, making it about the same hardness as quartz, softer than ruby, sapphire and emerald and hard than opal. Tanzanite has a …
