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The Rising Popularity of Rare Gemstones

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In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in interest in rare gemstones. As consumers become more educated about the jewelry market, the allure of unique, lesser-known stones is captivating both collectors and casual buyers alike. The shift towards these gemstones reflects broader trends in consumer preferences, including a desire for individuality, ethical sourcing, and investment potential. This article explores the reasons behind this rising popularity, highlights some ex ceptional rare gemstones, and offers guidance on how to navigate this exciting market. What Are Rare Gemstones? Rare gemstones are defined by their scarcity and unique characteristics. Unlike more common gemstones like diamonds or sapphires, rare stones often originate from specific geographical locations and are available in limited quantities. Their rarity can arise from geological conditions, color, size, or unique inclusions that set them apart from their more common counterparts. Some examples include...
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Lapidary Fundamentals: Cabochon Cutting

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  Cabochon cutting is the most common style of gem cutting. Don't get fooled by the word "common'. It requires persistence, time, and effort to learn this skill completely.  If you are starting, it is always good to practice rough materials sold specifically for cutting practice. Cut sharp edges   Cabochon Cutting Machines Cabochon carving tools can be expensive or cheap, depending on your budget and wallet size. The common cabochon cutting machines are Genie and Lortone. Genie ­- Genie is the well-known cabochon cutter machine that Diamond Pacific made, it was made with mounted six permanent wheels that include the first two to be 100-100 grit diamonds.  They were backed up with a foam that adapts to the curvature of the stones. Genie machine was supported with two movable Geyer that provide water as a coolant or lubrication and a flat disk mounted on the end to enable you to change the polishing method whenever you want. Genie machine is one of the best cabochon...
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Colored Gemstones: How Do Gemstones Get Their Colors

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Visible color change in a gem If there is anything that most people like about gems, it is their gorgeous color. I know that there is a lot to it, such as their brilliance, the materials from which they form naturally, the billions of years they take to form, the kind of extreme temperatures that aid their formation, the energies these little treasures possess, and many more, but colors in gems  are like ' love at first sight. It makes you fall for it before even touching it.   Mother nature can be very bizarre; imagine producing tiny shapeless colorful objects that are so valuable to make humans dedicate their lives to finding them, digging kilometers deep into the crust, and blasting all the hard rocks to find them. From colorless to violet, nature has got it all, and that is why we'll never fully understand nature no matter how hard we try because there is always a new brand package nature has got ready for us. In this article, we'll look at how gemstones get their col...
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Ruby: Price, Value, and Gem Information

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  Ruby gemstone earring r What is a Ruby gemstone? Aluminum oxide is mineral corundum with many colored gems, but ruby is exceptionally one of them. A ruby stone comes in colors of pinkish to red and pigeon red, and that is because of the presence of chromium within ruby stones. The chromium is what makes ruby red. It interacts and changes aluminum hence resulting in a significant color change.  Besides ruby, sapphires also fall under the variety of mineral corundum (aluminum oxide), and together with amethyst, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, they form a distinctive group of cardinal stones. There have been certain misconceptions of spinels being referred to as ruby, such as the Black Prince's Ruby in the British State Crown, which was once known as 'Balas rubies' back in the days due to their red color.  Any stone that was red to pink was referred to as rubies back then — thanks to technology, we have modern ways of classifying and identifying ruby and almost every ...
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Tanzanite's Price, Worth and Details Narrated

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Purple Tanzanite crystals Tanzanite is a crystal that belongs to the episode mineral group; the gemstone is a category of the mineral zoisite that grows in blue and violet as a result of vanadium. This super crystal best originates from Tanzania close to Mererani Hills, which makes it extraordinarily rare. It attained its denomination from Tiffany and Co, conceding Tanzania as the only nation tanzanite gem is mined from. The Tanzanite is a birthstone for December. Tanzanite crystal seems differently beneath exclusive lights (pleochroic); for instance, it appears bluer beneath fluorescent mild and greater violet. beneath incandescent illumination. Natural Tanzanite calls for some sort of heat treatment to get rid of the brownishness inside the stone. This permits the stone to carry out the blue-violet hue. Tanzanite's hardness is 6.5 according to the recordings on the  Mohs scale, and it is mined on a small scale of about 7km long and 2km extensive in the North of Ta...
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