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Story of the Romanov's Jewels
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 The Romanovs Smuggled These Jewels Out of Russia During the Revolution. They Just Sold for $900,000. The diamond and sapphire brooch, alongside matching earrings belonged to Grand...
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What is Amber? Information From the Gemological Institute of America
Did you know that all amber is over a million years old? In addition to having a beautiful glow and a wonderful scent when rubbed or burned, this fossilized tree...
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Turquoise, the Birthstone for December
What other gem has been collected, traded, worn and treasured with so much passion for thousands of...
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From the American Gem Trade Association: "All About Citrines"
Citrine"Shining with a golden glow, people have long treasured citrine as a gift from the sun. Citrine, a variety of transparent quartz, is named...
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Scientific Instruments Help Researchers Tell Gem Stories
Reported from the Gemological Institution of America.The names of these instruments may sound cryptic, but to GIA researchers they are the tools that help unravel...
