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Tanzanite – a.k.a. Blue Velvet
Tanzanite was discovered over 40 years ago, but it is still relatively unrecognized by consumers. This luscious gem comes from Tanzania, and it is considered quite rare. In an effort to promote awareness, tonight the Tanzanite Foundation will be hosting … Continue reading
Gemstones – Background and Lore – Hessonite
Hessonite is a variety of garnet. It tends to be warm brownish yellows, brownish oranges, or brownish reds. Because of its color and historic connection with the spice producing country of Sri Lanka, the stone is also called the cinnamon … Continue reading
Gemstones – Background and Lore – Demantoid
Demantoid means “diamond like” in Dutch. It is called that because although it is softer than a diamond it has a higher dispersion, so it flashes a rainbow of color when light hits it. This green gem is a variety … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Citrine
Citrine is one of the November birthstones. Topaz is the other. Citrine is a quartz variety. It gets it’s name from the Latin word citrus, meaning “citron” (a fruit closely related to the lemon). Citrine comes in a wide range … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Chalcedony
Chalcedony is one of the oldest, most abundant, and most popular gemstones. The ancient Turkish seaport gave this gem it’s name. This stone has been considered a powerful talisman and were thought to prevent drowning or drive away ghosts and … Continue reading
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Tagged agate, bloodstone, carnelian, chalcedony, chrysoprase, colored gemstones, fire agate, jasper, jewelry, onyx, sard chalcedony
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Carnelian
Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony. It ranges from translucent to semitransparent yellowish orange, orangy red, or brownish orange. It is often made into beads or cameos. It was believed that carnelian could transform bashful speakers into eloquent ones. Carnelian … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Amber
Amber is organic – it is a product of living organisms. Amber formed millions of years ago when sap from trees hardened and fossilized. Stone Age people found amber along the coast of the Baltic Sea. It was one of … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Bloodstone
The Bloodstone is an opaque to semi-translucent kind of chalcedony. It is dark green flecked with red. The Greeks called it heliotrope because it flashed red when dunked into water while faced sunward. Medieval Europe considered the bloodstone to be … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Alexandrite
Alexandrite – is a rare chrysoberyl variety with color change qualities. In daylight or fluorescent light, it is green in color, and in incandescent light, it is brownish or purplish red. It is sometimes referred to as “emerald by day, … Continue reading
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