Sapphire is the traditional stone for the 45th wedding anniversary and September birthstone. Ever the stone of royalty Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge engagement ring which once belonged to Princess Diana is a stunning 18 carat oval sapphire encircled by diamonds.
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The fresh lime green of peridot is its distinctive signature. The color of most gems is caused by traces of other elements but the color of peridot is an integral part of its structure. If you love citrus tones or earth tones, you’ll find that peridot is an integral part of your [...]
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Throughout most of recorded history, ruby has been the world’s most valued gemstone. Even diamond was considered common in comparison to the supreme beauty and value of this glowing red gem. Named from the Latin word for its hue, ruber, ruby is the epitome of the boldest of colors: the gem of desire, [...]
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Nothing is as elegant as a simple strand of pearls against a black dress. But cultured pearls today have an exciting range of colors, sizes and shapes that make them ideal for a wide range of jewelry.
Cultured pearls come in many beautiful colors, from palest cream and white to rose, lilac, green, gold, [...]
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One of the birthstones for June, Alexandrite is a rare and beautiful gem. If you love magic, especially the magic of science, you’ll love alexandrite, the color-change gem. Outside in daylight, it is a cool bluish mossy green. Inside in lamplight, it is a red gem, with a warm raspberry tone. You can [...]
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The cut of a stone is often thought of as the shape of a stone. Diamonds come in a variety of shapes including Round, Princess, Oval, Pear, Marquise, Asscher, Radiant, Emerald, and Heart.
Cut quantifies the proportions on the surface of a diamond using mathematical formulas to determine the shape with the maximum [...]
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The emerald has been a gem of fascination in many cultures for over six thousand years. It is so prized, that carat for carat, a fine emerald may be two to three times as valuable as a diamond. The timeless appeal of emerald can be summed up in three words written [...]
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