Many people of all ages collect gemstones as a hobby. You can find gemstone gifts in any price range for any gemstone lover if you learn a thing or two about this fascinating world. But, to keep things simpler for starters, I made a list of top 10 affordable gifts for a gem collector. 1. [...]
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1 Turquoise is the birthstone for the month of December. It is also associated with both the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries. 2 This mystical gemstone has been mined for thousands of years by various cultures, with evidence suggesting that the ancient Egyptians mined turquoise as far back as 6000 B.C. In modern day, turquoise [...]
In the following chart are listed the top 10 diamond producing countries by volume of diamond exploitation. These top 10 diamond producing countries account for over 80% of the world’s rough diamonds. Rank Country % of Worldwide Production 1. Russia 22.40 % 2. Botswana 19.90 % 3. Congo (Dem. Rep.) 18.60 % 4. Australia [...]
Precious Stone Optical Special Effects Gemstones’ special effects are the either natural – called “phenomena” by gemologists – or created by the special cutting and shaping techniques. These special techniques add brilliance to the defiance of the stone itself and give optical impression. Below there is a list of popular gemstone effects that are often used [...]
Giving a woman jewelry is likely to constantly remind them how much you appreciate her. This makes jewelry a very special gift, however, most men would agree that selecting jewelry for a woman can be challenging. Successfully choosing jewelry that she will appreciate and wear will convey that you know her and her style. A [...]
