gemstones

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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• “Stoned” Paintings in Oil by Carly Waito

  
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  In a brilliant marketing move, a tourist-saavy city council self-declared the city of   Franklin, North Carolina the “gem capital” of the world.    Here you can “ go panning ” for sapphires, rubies, and any number of chunky, occluded stones.  If you are in the region, you can channel your inner ...
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• Using Valuable Gemstones in Astrology

  
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• Help me…

  
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• Basic Information on Gemstones The Emerald

  
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• The Story of Peridot….

  
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• Magical Gemstones PsychicHealing

  
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• Gemstones their value in America now and in antiquity

  
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• New Collection: The Elements

  
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• Colored Gemstones The Beauty and Vigor of Colored Gemstones

  
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• Rapaport: “Price of Certified Polished Diamonds up 19% in 2011″

  
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• The Mystical Properties of Gemstones

  
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• Tuesday Shoesday: Rock Candy

  
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• Top 10 Best Dressed Jewelry Looks From the Golden Globes Red Carpet

  
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• The Cartier Pasha 18k Rose Gold and Diamond – Masculine Monday

  
  Raymond Lee Jewelers Blog — Authority: 417
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• Various Gemstones for Your Valentine Part2

  
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  In continuation with the first article, this one seems to act accordingly. Gemstones have been overwhelmingly inclusive into the lives and lifestyle of men and women. Moreover, this trend has passionately been evident since man learnt to adore himself and others. Below are the birthstones symbolized with months in an ...
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• Various Gemstones for Your Valentine Part2

  
  Top Healing Crystals — Authority: 132
  In continuation with the first article, this one seems to act accordingly. Gemstones have been overwhelmingly inclusive into the lives and lifestyle of men and women. Moreover, this trend has passionately been evident since man learnt to adore himself and others. Below are the birthstones symbolized with months in an ...
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