Gemstones
The Gemstone is a particular variety of stone or mineralized substance which is mostly cut or smoothened for the purpose of jewelry making or for collecting.
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RECOGNIZING GEMSTONES
The colour, sparkle and rare beauty of gemstones have fascinated mankind for thousands of years and are an integral part of some of our most collectable creations.
Gemstones Glossary
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Gemstones (Colored Stones) for Sale
All prices are in US dollars. Unless otherwise noted, these stones are all natural in origin and have not been dyed, irradiated, fracture-sealed, or otherwise enhanced, ...
Gemstones
A rainbow of beauty
They're what make an elegant necklace more captivating, a gorgeous ring more alluring, or a stunning bracelet more awe-inspiring.
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Gemstones and their Meaning
Amazonite
The Meaning of Amazonite
Amazonite soothes all chakras and is particularly rejuvenating to the heart center and throat chakra. It enhances communications concerning love.
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Gemstones in Vietnam
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Pham Van Long1, Gaston Giuliani2, Virginie Garnier3, Daniel Ohnenstetter3 ...
Most Rubies used in jewelry are mined and cut into gemstones in Southeast Asia. The finest Rubies come from Burma. Many people buy Ruby jewelry because they love the incredible colors of red it comes in.
Unique in the world of gemstones, diamond is the hardest of all substances. Perhaps it is because of this durability that diamond is treasured as a symbol of lasting devotion.
Some of the most beautiful and permanent examples of nature's breathtaking colors are found in gemstones.
Gemstones are synonymous with color. Jewelry lovers across the world have a passion for these colorful, lively and vivacious gemstones. A colored gemstone transforms nature’s allure into a single glinting object of desire.
Gemstones of the World
Walter Schumann
Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockbound needs: it's the cornerstone of the field.
Gemstones available in the market
The traditionally included category of most valuable gemstones is emerald, ruby, sapphire and pearl.
Gemstones
Gemstones are precious or semi-precious stones which are cut or polished to be used in many different ways.
Gemstones - Gemstone Index
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Gemstones Listed by Color
Calibrated Gemstones
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Gemstones of Afghanistan
Afghanistan, formerly known as Nuristan, or the "Land of Light," has stood at the crossroads of ancient Indian, Persian, European, and Asian civilizations for thousands of years.
Gemstones One-by-One
Get the facts you need to know before you buy a gemstone. Care and buying advice to help you before and after the sale.
MINING GEMSTONES
In antiquity, most gemstones were discovered near the surface, generally by accident.
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Colored gemstones and quality loose ideal cut diamonds online. Whether a round brilliant diamond or a precious gem our high quality stones are cut to your specification.
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Large selection of unusual and hard to find gemstones. Information on legends, mysticism, healing.
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Gemstones in their many shades of color have fascinated mankind for thousands of years. The mesmerizing shades of precious gemstones span the color spectrum and beyond.
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Diamonds, emeralds, chalcedony, agate, heliotrope; onyx, plasma; tourmaline, chysolite; sapphire, ruby, topaz; turquoise, zircon, cubic zirconia; jacinth, hyacinth, carbuncle, amethyst; alexandrite, cat's eye, bloodstone, hematite, jasper, ...
Gemstones gain their color from the way they affect light as it passes through them. Like a prism, a clear diamond splits incoming light into its constituent wavelengths, creating a pleasing rainbow of colors.
The Gemstones Section is sponsored by the International School of Gemology, and will be presented in three stages. First for Consumer Information to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the various gemstones.
Other gemstones contain trace amounts of impurities, which give them color. A good example of this is the Ruby. It is colored red by trace amounts of the element chromium. This small amount of impurity gives the stone its color.
Lets Talk Gemstones
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Green, Yellow-Green, and Brownish-Yellow-Green Beryls ...
Like most gemstones in the market today, emeralds are usually treated in some way to remove surface flaws and enhance color. The most common (and acceptable) technique is to oil the stone with a green-tinted oil to fill in surface cracks.
Minerals & Gemstones
All about minerals and their precious cousins, the gemstones.
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10 tips to buy gemstones
These tips can appear superfluous or even complicated, but gemstone negotiation is in fact simpler than it looks like and it and often proves to be an enriching human experience.
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Properties of Gemstones: There are two sets of characteristics possessed by every gemstone, and by which they are studied, identified and evaluated:
1) physical properties, and 2) optical properties. ...
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Caring For Your Gemstones
Learning to properly care for your gemstone will ensure that it lasts for generations to come.
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Opals, Turquoise, Pearls, xxx. are naturally porous should not be exposed to harsh chemicals.
Beryls are popular gemstones, and not only because of their gorgeous colours, they also convince because of their high brilliance and their excellent hardness. Beryls are some of the most valuable of all the colored gemstones.
"Synthetic" and "simulant" are terminology used by the USBM for laboratory grown gemstones. Others in the gemstones industry may use different terms to refer to laboratory grown gemstones.
beryl (n) a mineral which includes the gemstones emerald (green beryl) and aquamarine (blue beryl).
Gemstone jewelry come in such a wide variety it can be difficult to choose the right gemstones. Below, we have listed popular gemstones and information on each of them to help you with your jewelry purchases.
Jewlery with crystals and gemstones is one of the most popular and happily-received holiday gifts.
Crystal hearts make wonderful gifts for office grab bags or as a surprise tucked into a larger package.
Get it! The real scoop about today’s best buys in gemstones.
Discover the unlikely gemstone that is, carat forcarat, the rarest and most costly substance on earth.
Gemstones: Following is a useful survey of popular gemstones, many of which are available in our Gemstone Jewelry collection here at Viridian Gold. There are, of course, many hundreds of gemstones, so these only represent a few of them! ...
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DIAMOND
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Diamond is the most popular gemstones because of its hardness, brilliance and fire.
Gemstones change their name too
Although this gemstone came into being millions of years ago, it has only been known by the name of morganite for less than a hundred years.
Gemstones are a type of mineral often used in the jewellery industry for many different types of adornment. Gemstones can be used to make fashion accessories and body piercing jewellery alike.
Gemstones of Jewelry
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Gemstones
Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and amethysts, often treasured as birthstones, fall under the category of gemstones. Gemstones are priced and graded by Carat weight.
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Gemstones
Gemstones are a variety of minerals that are rare and considered beautiful.
Genuine
Genuine is a word used to describe the purity of a material.
Gemstones
A gemstone is the naturally occurring crystalline form of a mineral, which is desirable for its beauty, valuable in its rarity and durable enough to be enjoyed for generations.
Gemstones
A gemstone, also called a precious stone, is a mineral that is valuable, rare and often beautiful. Rubies, sapphires, emeralds, amethysts, often treasured as birthstones.
Gemstones are priced and graded by carat weight.
Gemstones
Include diamond, brilliant, beryl, emerald chalcedony, agate, heliotrope; onyx, plasma; tourmaline, chrysolite; sapphire, ruby, synthetic ruby; spinel, spinelle; oriental topaz; turquoise, zircon, cubic zirconia; jacinth, hyacinth, ...
Other Gemstones
Ruby and sapphire are easy to clean in the same way as diamonds, and they require no special care. Again it is sensible to ensure that stones cannot rub against other stones during cleaning.
Natural Gemstones
These have been formed in natural environment with no interference by human. They form in a variety of ways in many different environments from many different chemical compounds.
Gemstones that are made in a laboratory rather than those found in nature are called lab created or synthetic.
Gemstones
The information contained in this glossary is not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner.
Gemstones have been the most coveted of items throughout history, with gold following a close second, for their beauty, mystery and supposed magical powers.
Gemstones are not all created equal. Each type has special care instructions. Find them all here.
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