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	The Story of Coral: Underwater Treasure Contributed by Mondera, written by Roy DeNunzio It is pulled from the ocean depths gnarled ... not even remotely beautiful. But cleaned, cut, carved and polished, coral becomes an objet d'art of rare and costly beauty, as prized today ... more
	The Rainbow of Gems by Color Contributed by Mondera Like flowers, gemstones come in every hue, tone and saturation imaginable ... more
	Style - Understanding Gemstones Contributed by Mondera We can break down the price ranges of the different gem varieties into five basic categories: Traditional Gemstones, New Classics, Connoisseur Gems, Collector Gemstones and ... more
	Healing Properties of Gemstones and Crystals Contributed by Armande Borghardt The influence of gemstones is very subtle in nature and their qualities should be seen in that light. For instance ... more
	Tracing the Amber Room Contributed by Holly Chmil Explore the mysterious fate of the fabled Amber Room, which disappeared at the end of WWII.... more
	Gemstones: Nature's Precious Wonders Contributed by G.L. Bycz Gemstones are one of this world's great miracles. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. I love them all but Emeralds, especially, are very dear to me.... more
	History Of Turquoise Contributed by Sher Matsen The beauty and history of turquoise is hard to surpass! Steeped with history and mystery it is truly a captivating stone. It has been unearthed in tombs from ancient Egypt, Marco Polo even wrote about it. Turquoise has always been considered a stone of life.... more
	History of Rubies Contributed by Sher Matsen Ruby is July’s birthstone and is named the King of Gems. Its history is recorded as far back as the Bible and ancient ... more
	Amethyst From the 1911 Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica AMETHYST, a violet or purple variety of quartz used as an ornamental stone. The name is generally said to be derived from the Gr. V, "not," and (meqbskein, " to intoxicate," expressing the old belief that the stone protected its owner from strong drink.... more
	Agate From the 1911 Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica Among the uses to which agate is applied may be mentioned the formation of knife-edges of delicate balances, small mortars and pestles for chemical work, burnishers and writing styles, umbrella-handles, paper-knives, seals, brooches and other trivial ornaments.... more
	Alexandrite From the 1911 Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica Alexandrite, a variety of chrysoberyl, discovered in the Urals in 1833, and later named in honor of the tsar, Alexander II.... more
	Amber From the 1911 Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica AMBER, a fossil resin much used for the manufacture of ornamental objects. The name comes from the Arab, aribar, probably through the Spanish, but this word referred originally to ambergris, which is an animal substance quite distinct from yellow amber.... more
	Andalusite From the 1911 Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica Anadalusite, a mineral with the same chemical composition as cyanite and sillimanite, being a basic aluminium silicate. As in sillimanite, its crystalline form is referable to the orthorhombic system.... more
	The Beauty of Amber Contributed by Sher Matsen Amber is a beautiful gift from Mother Nature. It comes in many different colors - yellow, orange, red, white, brown, green, blue and almost black.... more
	Blue Sapphires Contributed by Sher Matsen The ancients believed the power of wisdom was held by the sapphire, and that wearing a sapphire would allow you to make the correct decision when challenged ... more
	Quartz Crystals: Science or Magic? Contributed by Daniel Noyes Quartz crystals have been revered throughout the ages as symbols of beauty, health and often power. Is their use in applications to holistic health, meditation and personal growth science or magic...? more