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Gemstone Types
Get familiar with various types of gemstones. Consider the difference between precious and semi-precious stones. Study range of colors and physical properties of gemstones. Find out more about diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emerald and other gems.
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  Charming shine of gemstones enchants and inspires. Would you like to see this brilliance and feel the fascinating power of precious stones? Here you may find all you are looking for about gemstones. Pure diamonds, deep red rubies, sparkling emeralds, wonderful violet sapphires reveal their magnetism and beauty. There are two sorts of gemstones: precious and semi-precious stones. In addition all gemstones are divided in two groups: natural and synthetic. All gemstones are priced under their clarity, weight, color and cutting. Jewelers use gemstones to make their masterpieces which can be displayed, bought and presented as attractive diamond rings, lovely amethyst ear-rings, and pearl necklaces.  Agate
Get to know with agate, gemstone of quartz variety. Look through the range of colors of agate. Study about streaks and inclusions noticed in this semi-precious gemstone. Investigate agate physical properties. Alexadrite
Study more about alexandrite, an attractive gemstone which has color-changing qualities. Look through variety of its colors and consider its physical properties which include light transferring attributes. Amber
Get familiar with agate, gemstone of fossil pitch. Find out about amber composition and its insect inclusions. Study agate physical properties and discover how it is applied in precious stone jewelry. Amethyst
Find out about amethyst gemstone, its alluring violet color and how it is created due to iron inclusions; learn more about amethyst physical characteristics, its crystal habits and its most important occurrences. Aquamarine
Learn about aquamarine, the natural gemstone of beryl family. Find out more about aquamarine variety of colors, its largest occurrences and study how aquamarine is applied in the modern jewelry. Black Diamonds for Men’s Rings
Discover the mystery and unique beauty of black diamonds which are known as one of the rarest and most valuable gemstones. Cat's Eye
Find out more about cat’s eye (tiger’s eye), a unique gemstone of the quartz family with chatoyant effect. Get familiar with creation of chatoyancy and other cat’s eye physical properties. Citrine
Investigate the uniqueness and great healing features of citrine. Use this crystal for attracting wealth, fighting your fears and curing various diseases. Diamond
Get to know with diamond, the hardest gemstone, you will find diamond four special characteristics: color, clarity, cut and carat weight, discover the history of diamond and its unique physical properties and its believed miracle qualities. Emerald
Get to know with gemstone emerald, mineral beryl, its fascinating green color which caused by chromium and vanadium inclusions. Learn about emerald celebrity, oil treatment of the precious stone and physical characteristics of the gem. Garnet
Study about garnet, a beautiful gemstone that occurs in a wide range of colors and forms. Find out about garnet light transferring qualities, its extensive application and physical properties. Jade
Find out about jade, a gemstone which occurs in jadeite and nephrite minerals. Study about jade application in history and now in jewelry. Look through jade physical properties. Moonstone
Moonstone has been popular for the thousands of years for its uniqueness and amazing beauty. Research the history of moonstone, its great healing abilities and necessity for lovers. Onyx
Learn about onyx, beautiful gemstone of quartz. Find out about onyx streaks and look through full range of onyx colors and its physical properties. Study how it was used throughout the history and get to know with onyx jewelry. Opal
Read more about opal, noncrystalline mineraloid gemstone, its range of colors, opal amazing play of color. Find out what opalescence is, and study gemstone doublet and triplet faceting and its physical qualities. Pearl
Discover pearls, the beautiful organic gemstones, which are widely used in jewelry. Read more about freshwater and saltwater pearls. Find out how the pearl gemstones are produced by mollusks. Peridot
Investigate peridot, mineral of olivine, gemstone in only green color, and its valuable occurrences. Find out about peridot physical properties and its iron magnesium origin. Ruby
Study about ruby, the second hardest gemstone; discover its crystal system and its rutile impurities which cause asterism. Learn about ruby value in the history and physical characteristics of the gemstone. Sapphire
Read about sapphire, gemstone of corundum family, and you will find out how the precious stone acquires its attractive velvet color and how it may bring success to its wearer. You may also study sapphire physical characteristics. Spinel
Spinel is a deceiver because due to its red color it imitates rubies. Examine the characteristics of this semi-precious gemstone and choose it for your unique collection. Tanzanite
Read about tanzanite, a semi-precious gemstone of zoisite. Enjoy the attractiveness of tanzanite blue-violet color, find out about gemstone discovery and study its physical properties. Topaz
Find out about topaz, the gemstone of aluminum silicate, its diverse range of colors. Study topaz symbolism in ancient times, its physical characteristics and specially its crystal habits. Tourmaline
Tourmaline is chosen for creating individual and unusual design of jewelry. Get to know about this exotic gemstone and its unique features. Turquoise
Read about turquoise, a unique decorative gemstone of copper and aluminum phosphate. Enjoy the beauty of turquoise colors, find out about turquoise treatment and about gemstone physical properties. Zircon
Study more about zircon and its features. Add to your gemstones collection multicolored zircons. |
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