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Semi-Precious Gemstones

All gemstones that do not belong to the four precious stones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald) are considered semi-precious. The list goes on, but some of the more common ones are amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, opal,...

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gold plated rings

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Understanding Plating in Jewelry

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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multi colored gemstone rings

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Precious Gemstones

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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beautiful blue sapphire earrings

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Sapphire: A Royal Gemstone

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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emerald setting

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Emerald: The May Birthstone

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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PNL sheet

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How to Protect Your Bottom Line During Economic Downturn

When the broader economy is healthy, most businesses can enjoy the rising tide of consumer confidence, without needing to achieve exceptional...

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loose jasper stone

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Jasper: A Healing Stone

Jasper is an opaque variety of quartz with a grainy, granular structure. It is composed primarily of silica and silicon dioxide and has traces of...

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freshwater pearl brooch

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Pearls: The Queen of Gems

Known as the Queen of Gems, pearls have been coveted for centuries across many civilizations, and have a particularly unusual creation process. A...

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different colors of fancy color diamonds

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The Rarest of the Rare: Fancy Color Diamonds

Diamonds as most people think of them usually range from colorless to light yellow, and are graded using the jewelry industry’s D to Z color scale....

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