Almandine Garnet: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Grenat Almandin: A sought-after garnet! Almandine, a captivating gem in the garnet family, has been cherished for centuries for its deep red hues and bewitching charm. Known for its association with passion and vitality, almandine has captured…

Green beryl: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Green Beryl: In the Shadow of the Emerald Green beryl, a member of the beryl family, captivates with its refreshing shades of green, ranging from delicate tones to deeper hues. It is at the heart of the ongoing debate between gemologists over the…

Goshenite: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Goshenite: The Mother of All Gems Goshenite, a variety of beryl, captivates with its immaculate purity and transparent charm. Less famous than its illustrious sisters, it still shines among stone lovers and enthusiasts. Discover this little-known…

Garnet: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Garnet: A Gem with a Rich History Garnet, a precious stone of varied colors and rich history, has been appreciated for centuries for its unique appeal. Known for its association with vitality and transformation, garnet has captured the hearts of…

Fantasy sapphire: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Fancy Sapphires: an unsuspected diversity The fancy sapphire is a stone of unsuspected diversity. Often revered for its intense blue, many people don’t realise the hues possible for this revered gem. Let’s embark on a journey to discover the…

Fancy Diamonds: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Diamant Fantaisie: The Star We Don’t Present Anymore…Now In Colour! Fancy diamonds, symbols of exceptional rarity and charm, fascinate gem lovers with their range of dazzling colors. Beyond the classic white diamonds, fancy diamonds reveal…

Emerald: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Emerald: A Fragile Treasure Emerald, a captivating gem from the beryl family, has been cherished for centuries for its lush green colour and bewitching appeal. Nicknamed the “Gem of Spring”, emerald is revered for its association with nature,…

Elbaite: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Elbaite: The most sought-after tourmaline Elbaite is a variety of tourmaline celebrated for its dazzling palette of colors and metaphysical properties. It alone accounts for the majority of tourmaline gemstones sold on the market! Pink elbaite…

Dravite: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Dravite: A Tourmaline in the Colors of Nature Dravite, a captivating variety of tourmaline, has seduced gem lovers and crystal enthusiasts with its unique beauty and soothing energy. As we venture into the world of Dravite, we’ll explore its geological…

Diamond : Properties, Uses and Virtues

Diamond : The star who needs no introduction! Diamonds, symbols of elegance and luxury, have enchanted mankind for centuries with their dazzling brilliance and timeless appeal. As the hardest known natural material, diamonds symbolise strength…

Demantoid garnet: Properties, Uses and Virtues

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Demantoid garnet: between rarity and elegance The Demantoid Garnet, a seductive member of the garnet family, is cherished for its captivating green hues and soothing charm throughout. Known for its association with serenity and tranquillity, the Demantoid…

Splendors from the Deep: Historic Treasures from a Spanish Shipwreck

Figure 1. Captain Grant Gitschlag holds an amethyst and emerald ring recovered from the 1715 Spanish shipwreck (also shown in figure 3). Photo courtesy of 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels. Each summer, when the waters off Florida’s east coast are calm enough…