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Pawinee Nual-In: Feb 22, 2024 6:23:12 PM
Amethyst is the purple variety of the quartz mineral. It is classified as a semi-precious stone, and usually forms as a crystal lining within basalt rock. The word ‘amethyst’ comes from the Greek word amethystos, referring to the belief that this...
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Nicole McKibben: Feb 6, 2024 7:28:00 PM
Silver is a precious metal and is highly valued for its beauty, rarity, and various physical and chemical properties. Silver has been used for...
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Tamara de Rezende: Jan 30, 2024 4:40:00 PM
Quartz is a crystalline form of silica which is known for its hardness, durability and versatility. Many varieties of quartz are gemstones, including...
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Tamara de Rezende: Jan 26, 2024 4:39:00 PM
All gemstones that do not belong to the four precious stones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald) are considered semi-precious. The list goes on,...
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Pawinee Nual-In: Jan 23, 2024 4:38:23 PM
Plating in jewelry is a process whereby a thin layer of a metal is laid over the underlying metal or other material in order to coat and protect it....
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Tamara de Rezende: Nov 22, 2023 3:28:00 PM
Although there are many types of gemstones, almost everyone will recognise the names of the four precious stones: ruby, sapphire, emerald, and...
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Tamara de Rezende: Nov 20, 2023 2:28:00 PM
Sapphire is one of the four precious gemstones, alongside ruby, emerald, and diamond. A variety of the mineral corundum, it has long been prized for...
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Tamara de Rezende: Nov 17, 2023 2:28:22 PM
Emerald is one of the four precious stones, alongside ruby, sapphire, and diamond. It is known for its beautiful green color, found in different...
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Dominic Hill: Nov 17, 2023 2:38:25 AM
When the broader economy is healthy, most businesses can enjoy the rising tide of consumer confidence, without needing to achieve exceptional...
