gemstone- a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones" gem,stone jewellery,jewelry- an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with g...
A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones From Cut and Color to Shape and Settings $20.00 Gemstones of the World Walter Schumann Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockbound needs: it’s the cornerstone of the fiel...
The term "colored stone" refers to any species of gem, other than diamond.(An exception is colored diamonds - they are considered to be colored stones.)Author: Hobart M. King, PhD, GIA Graduate GemologistActinolite (Cat's-Eye) Actinolite is green to grayish green mineral of the amphibole...
"Includes comprehensive entries on all major gems and precious stones and more than 450 full-color photographs."More information, table of contents. Gems of the World by Cally Oldershaw Only $24.99 An introduction to gemstones. Includes information about how they are mined, cut, and prepared for...
provides information on . . . ANNIVERSARY GEMSTONES The following list will help you determine what to get your spouse on your wedding anniversary. HOME PAGE INDEX and LINKS
The rich tones are the result of heat treatment, with larger stones typically showing deeper color. Explore tanzanite, the dazzling gemstone newcomer. Shop TanzaniteLearn More A MESMERIZING PLAY OF LIGHT AND COLOR MOONSTONE It’s easy to see how the moonstone got its name. In a phenomenon ...
Fluorite is a unique gemstone because it can fluoresce under visible light. In fact, its fluorescence is a useful tool used to identify minerals. Additionally, Fluorite forms interesting crystal formations that make it a sought-after stone in the world of gemstones. ...
In recent years, due to the expansion of market demand, the price of traditional "semi precious stones" has been rising. The application of new processing technology has led to the emergence of "precious precious stones" (such as sapphire and filled Ruby) in the "precious stones", which ext...
Today, Sri Lanka is the ninth-largest exporter of precious stones to the global market and one of the five most important gem bearing nations of the world. In addition to our globally celebrated Ceylon Sapphires, Sri Lanka is also a celebrated destination for rubies, moonstones and Sri ...