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Gemstones
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News, facts and more about our precious gemstones
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The Healing Power of Precious Gemstones
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Category: Gemstones
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In ancient times, the spectacular colors of rare and precious gemstones had a special power
and significance. Whether you were seeking courage, peace or good health, there was a
gemstone to protect you through the power of its mystical color.
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3 Facts Most People Don't Know About Emeralds
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Category: Gemstones
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May babies are special – they are intensely loyal and strong-willed, much like the emerald which is the birthstone for those born in May. Emerald is called ‘the stone of successful love.’ For thousands of years, people have been fascinated and have held this gemstone in reverence. In fact, emeralds were known to have been traded as early as 4000 BC in ancient Babylon...
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Celebrate July Birthdays with our Blowout Sale on Rubies
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Category: Gemstones
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We are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate those born in July and those with a passion for the fiery red sparkle the month’s birthstone is famed for. In honor of those who celebrate their births this month, all loose rubies are 12% off. With one of the largest selections of high quality loose rubies, the sale is perfect for clients who wish to design their own custom jewelry to create a one-of-a-kind ring to give to someone special born in July.
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Rolling Out the Red Carpet For July’s Ruby Birthstone
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Category: Gemstones
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Rubies have long been associated with wisdom, health and love. It was once believed that rubies had the power to bestow good fortune on their owners and others believed they ignited the fires of passion. While their beauty makes July’s birthstone one of the world’s most highly prized gems, their strength makes them enduring. Rated a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, they trail just behind diamonds and tie their cousins, sapphires, when it comes to strength.
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Other Months Are Green With Envy Over May’s Birthstone
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Category: Gemstones
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There’s more to May than just the flowers that arrive courtesy of all those April showers. People born in this month will find their birthstone shines with the primary color of the spring season. From a luscious, dark green to a softer tone that’s light like new grass, the diversity of emerald colors are as vast as the greens found in nature itself. Considering that, it’s no wonder this gemstone happens to take center stage for those who celebrate their birthdays in May.
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Colombian Emeralds vs. Zambian Emeralds
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Category: Gemstones
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If only the best stones will do for an emerald engagement ring or other design, two particular countries tend to stand out from the rest when it comes to quality and richness of color. Emeralds from Colombia and Zambian emeralds are the most highly sought after in the world today.
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