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Discovering the Hidden Charms of Quartz: A Gem Often OverlookedQuartz, a gemstone known for its exquisite beauty and versatility, is often underrated in the world of precious stones. While diamonds, rubies, and sapphires may steal the spotlight, quartz quietly shines with its remarkable attributes and affordable elegance. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of quartz, exploring its captivating features, various types, and how people tend to underestimate its allure.The Marvelous World of Q …

The Hidden Allure of Scapolite: A Rare and Undervalued GemScapolite is a rare and unique gemstone that is not very well known. However, it can make beautiful jewelry and has some interesting properties. Here is an in-depth look at scapolite gemstones.What is Scapolite?Scapolite is a group of rock-forming silicate minerals that belong to the tetragonal crystal system. The chemical composition of scapolite is somewhat variable, but it is essentially a mix of sodium, calcium, aluminum, silico …

The Rhodolite comes in every possible shade of red, ranging from deep red to the pinkish purple (An Umbalite garnet) and raspberry pink red (the last two being the most wanted colors by rhodolite collectors), cornering that particular color spectrum among garnet gemstones. It’s interesting to note that the word ‘rhodolite’ comes from the Greek word for ‘rose colored’. Here are even more interesting details about this garnet.1. THE RHODOLITE CALLS FOUR CONTINENTS HOMEThe sources of the Rhodolite …

The Ruby gemstone is one of the most valuable pieces of precious stones on the planet. This stone has become a part of many couples’ love stories due to its romantic symbolism including that of well-known personalities like Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. Let’s see the places that host these beautiful gemstones that a lot has been said and written about.MOGOK, MYANMAR – This territory which is 200km north of Mandalay, the capital of Myanmar, has earned itself the moniker ‘City of rubies’ glo …

Hidden among the mountains of northeast Tanzania nestled in the Tsavo National Park, a brilliant green gemstone remained hidden for millennia.Its still-young life in the eyes of jewelry crafters and gem specialists everywhere captures intrigue and imagination alike. What is it about this brilliant green beauty that makes it so special? Let us shed some light on the Tsavorite Garnet!1. It was discovered in 1967 and again in 1971In 1967, a British geologist Campbell R. Bridges was hunting for gems …