It is remarkable how many dealers in the rare gem trade I have met who declare spinel to be at least among their favorite gems, if not their favorite. The question of "favorite gem" seems as though it should be divisive, but the truth is that fine sp
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Several gems which can lend themselves beautifully to fine jewelry are chalcedony, chrysoprase, agates, and carnelian. There is often confusion about these materials and how they relate to one another, but it's fairly straight-forward. These gemstone
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Aquamarine: a word that simultaneously calms the spirit and brings gorgeous oceanic vistas to mind. Few gemstones have been blessed with such an evocative and beautiful name, and few aquamarines are able to live up to the advertising. However,
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In the 15th Century, one of the most enduring styles of European jewelry was born among the artisan jewelers in Florence, Italy. Traditional Florentine engraving, in the Renaissance style, has been preserved through the work of talented goldsmiths in
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