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A gemstone is a naturally occurring crystalline form of a mineral, valued for its rarity and beauty and durable enough to be passed down from generation to generation. Often referred to as precious or semi-precious stones is cut and polished to make jewelry or other embellishments. Some rocks, lapis-lazuli for instance and some organic materials, amber for example are also considered gemstones. Rarity and lustre are often used to determine the value of the gemstone.

Gemologists, who study gemstones, identify them by chemical composition. Diamonds are made of carbon (C) and rubies are made of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). They are also identified by crystal system or shape: cubic, trigonal or monoclinic. Habit or the nature in which they are found is gemstone identification characteristic. Other classification and identification characteristics include: group, species and varieties, dispersion, specific gravity, hardness, cleavage, fracture and lustre as well as refractive index.

Since gemstones are considered very valuable and are sought after by many people, they are often written about extensively in blogs such as the Diamond Blog.

Diamonds remain one of the most coveted of the gemstones. Precious gemstones would include tanzanite, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, and are often found in many types of rings including engagement and wedding rings. An inclusion or flaw is inherit in some stones; emeralds for instance.

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    Bridal necklace is one of the most important stuff for the bride and the ladies in her entourage for them to really shine in their special moment. This type of jewelry piece is now part of the modern day wedding fashion. This is why many brides and their bridesmaids have truly inched their way out in looking for the ...
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  • Karen Walker Owl Ring


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    New Zealand born fashion designer, Karen Walker creates women’s wear and jewelry collections that are feminine and unpretentious. Her designs are inspired by anti-it girl characters such as Ally Sheedy in the 1985 movie The Breakfast Club and Annie in the comic strip Little Orphan Annie . In 2007, Walker ...
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  • Jewelry Term Definitions – G’s


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    Garnet - A semi precious stone that is generally red in color. Includes Bohemian Garnets, which were used extensively in Victorian turn of the century jewelry. Gemstones - Precious and semi-precious stones used in jewelry.
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  • Cubic Zirconia Wedding Rings - Excellent Alternative To Diamond Engagement Rings


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    Cubic zirconia wedding rings are perfect for budget conscious who desires a diamond look for a fraction of the cost, as it has the ability to stand in for the diamond even under closest scrutiny. The clarity and brilliance of the CZ make it one of today’s most popular stones as it far outshines other gemstones. They ...
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  • In Case You Missed It - Homeschool Edition #3


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    Last week, my wife taught my daughter about the five senses as her unit study. We picked up a free video to watch from the TAMUs Educational Media Services. That went well and my daughter learned about her five senses. This week, my daughter changed her mind. My wife wanted to teach on dinosaurs as a unit study but my ...
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  • Orange Gems


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    Copyright © 2009 JewelryMall.com. Visit the original article at http://blog.jewelrymall.com/orange-gems.html . Discover The Beauty of Flame Colored Stones Orange is the color of power. It is one of the powerful healing colors used widely. The sight of an orange color stimulates your brain to crave for food. ...
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  • Myth or Reality? On the Recuperative Powers of Gemstones


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    Many people see gems (or gemstones) strictly as ornamental jewellery, such as Jade cabochons ; that is, jewellery to wear simply for aesthetical reasons. But stones are also believed to have diverse restorative properties, such as (depending on the gemstone) the power to boost self-confidence, promote positivity, ...
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  • Orange Gems


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  • Giveaway: Elephant Heart Rock Candy Chalcedony Earrings


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    Back in April, I had written about Elephant Heart’s Aussie Gold Necklace  being featured in Hannah Montana: The Movie . Today I’m excited to tell you that designer Elyse Jeanne Graham of Elephant Heart is offering these lively Rock Candy Chalcedony Earrings valued at $98 to one lucky Jewelry Revelations ...
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  • Blue Topaz Pendant Weekend Deal


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    Copyright © 2009 JewelryMall.com. Visit the original article at http://blog.jewelrymall.com/blue-topaz-pendant-weekend-deal.html . With blue topaz being December’s birthstone, seeing a great sale on a blue topaz pendant warrants mentioning. For this weekend only: 2.50 carat Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant ...
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  • Blue Topaz Pendant Weekend Deal


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    Copyright © 2009 JewelryMall.com. Visit the original article at http://blog.jewelrymall.com/blue-topaz-pendant-weekend-deal.html . With blue topaz being December’s birthstone, seeing a great sale on a blue topaz pendant warrants mentioning. For this weekend only: 2.50 carat Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant – $33 + ...
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  • Expominer 2009


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    Des d’ahir 6 de Novembre fins el diumenge 8 podreu visitar la Fira Expominer a Montjuïc (Barcelona) on hi trobareu des de fòssils, pedres de tot tipus, minerals i joieria. No us ho perdeu!!! Since yesterday November 6th until Sunday 8th you can visit the Expominer Fair at Montjuic (Barcelona) where you will ...
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  • Semi Precious Gemstones: Facts and Information on Amber


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    Amber is a fossilized resin that came from the sap of a particular tree that is now extinct and was suspended inside it. Sometimes, small insects or pieces from the earths surface are fossilized inside it. Insect fossils trapped inside are usually ants, flies, wasps, etc. It is very exotic to find large insects ...
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  • Shopping Rough Gemstones


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    Rough gemstones are gemstones in their natural cut and segments. Irregular gemstones aren’t yet cut and considered for jewelry and other ornaments. They are literally rough. The overall form is pure and isn’t yet cut and smoothed for jewelry and model ideas. Rough gemstones basically appear resembling ...
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  • Gemstone Necklaces


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    Amber is mined and processed so that it can become the beautiful piece that is set in your impressive gemstone necklaces. Like many other gemstones, amber jewelry is made over the span of many years and is the result of natural processes. Amber is made from the resin or thick sap dripped from [...]
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  • first ideas behind gemstones


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    The debate that we have a predetermined destiny, and we make our destiny is an old one, being the object of consultation in many a philosophical conversation. It’s also a discussion that can’t have a proved conclusion, only followers of either, by choice as a consequence of expertise. Birthstone gemstones are ...
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  • Go Nuts Over Citrine!


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    Copyright © 2009 JewelryMall.com. Visit the original article at http://blog.jewelrymall.com/go-nuts-over-citrine.html . Sunny citrine is November’s birthstone. It is a bright, cheery stone for the longer winter nights. Though citrine jewelry has been used for years, it is starting to become more popular ...
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  • Go Nuts Over Citrine!


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    Copyright © 2009 JewelryMall.com. Visit the original article at http://blog.jewelrymall.com/go-nuts-over-citrine.html
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  • Enjoy Beaded Gemstone Jewelry Every Day


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    Amethyst Vermiel Neckalce Few things are more alluring than a lack of complexity. A simple strand with a small jewel speaks volumes. When it comes to jewelry, a strand of silver or gold adorned with a diminutive gem is enough for most events. But, there are times when you don’t feel the need to be elegant, or ...
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  • A Closer Look at the Believed Healing Properties of Gemstones


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    Most people take gemstones literally at nominal value, such as bead jewellery ; that is, jewellery to adorn simply for aesthetic purposes. But gemstones are also trusted to have numerous restorative properties; e.g. (depending on the gem) the ability to promote self-confidence, concentration, relieve headaches and ...
    6 days ago

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