Exotic Gems, Volume 2 is a full-color guide to identifying and evaluating alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl, cat's-eye, kyanite, sillimanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite, spessartine, demantoid, and other garnets. This is the second in a series of books ...
The gold and orange shades of Sunstone identify withthe Sacral Chakra, or Second Chakra, located below the naval and above the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis. It controls the flow of energy and is the center of gravity of the body. ...
Shopping forgemstones and gemstone jewelrycan be confusing because prices can be very different for jewelry and stones that appear to be similar. Many of the words used in jewelry ads can be confusing, too. Gemstones are labeled as either natural, genuine, synthetic, simulated, treated—or a ...
Crysoberyl and alexandrite actually belong to the same gemological family. Known in antiquity as oculus solis, "eye of the sun", this gem's sharply reflected ray of light produces the spectacular effect of an iris of a cat. The two main components in the value of a cat's eye are color...
Alexandrites are one of the most sought after gems. Jewelry quality alexandrites begin at $1000 per carat. Wholesale prices range from about $8000 per carat for a gem quality Brazilian gem to over $50,000 per carat for a five carat Russian gem. Average prices range from $5000-$20,000 ...