Gems 101

Tourmaline

Tourmaline is one of the most colorful gemstones. It got its name at the beginning of the 18th century when…

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Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl was discovered in 1789. Cat's-eye chrysoberyl, along with its non-phenomenal counterparts, is one of the most revered gems. Chrysoberyl…

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Pearls

The pearls are gems grown within the soft tissue of an oyster around a microscopic irritant such as a grain…

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Beryl

Beryl is a colorless mineral in its pure form, getting its rich hues from impurities in the crystals.The Beryl family…

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Ornamental gems

Countertops for your fingers Jadedite Jade has been revered in China for over 4000 years. The most valuable jade is…

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Obscure Gems

Table of Contents Kyanite Kyanite is a metamorphous mineral that occurs in schists and granite pegmatites. Gem-grade kyanite is extremely…

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Top Shelf Gems

Table of Contents Chrysoberyl Pearls Beryl

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Emeralds

Emerald Color Is The Most Important Factor Emeralds are members of the elite club of precious gemstones, along with Burmese…

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Rubies

Ruby is a red variety of mineral corundum. All other corundum colors, including pink, are called sapphires. Rubies are by…

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Birthstones

Having roots in traditional societies, birthstones are precious stones assigned to the month a person was born in.

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