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May 1st, 2010

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Natural Pearl MOP Necklace  Remover Pendant 22
Natural Pearl MOP Necklace Remover Pendant 22
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Angelskin Coral Rose  Natural Jade Gold broochGC034
Angelskin Coral Rose Natural Jade Gold broochGC034
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Red Coral Rose  Natural Jade Gold BraceletGC024
Red Coral Rose Natural Jade Gold BraceletGC024
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US 10 925 Sterling Silver Stack of 7 Gemstone Rings SilverSari MULTIGEM
US 10 925 Sterling Silver Stack of 7 Gemstone Rings SilverSari MULTIGEM
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Crazy Agate  Natural Agate Pendant Silver Necklace
Crazy Agate Natural Agate Pendant Silver Necklace
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HEALING PENDANTS Reiki Charged Vintage Inspired Gemstone Crystal Necklace Wicca
HEALING PENDANTS Reiki Charged Vintage Inspired Gemstone Crystal Necklace Wicca
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Angelskin Coral Rose  Jade Gold Earring PendantGC027
Angelskin Coral Rose Jade Gold Earring PendantGC027
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NECKLACE RED GREEN BLUE FIRE AGATE CRYSTAL PEARL SILVER
NECKLACE RED GREEN BLUE FIRE AGATE CRYSTAL PEARL SILVER
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Dark Blue Crystal Hand knitted Necklace
Dark Blue Crystal Hand knitted Necklace
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Natural Pink Rhodonite beads  Pendant Silver Necklace
Natural Pink Rhodonite beads Pendant Silver Necklace
$18.99
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Green Crystal Large Size Silver Necklace
Green Crystal Large Size Silver Necklace
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Mother Pearl Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 7
Mother Pearl Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 7
$14.99
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Natural Large Red Agate Huge Necklace 18
Natural Large Red Agate Huge Necklace 18
$34.99
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Blue Crystal Large Size Silver Necklace
Blue Crystal Large Size Silver Necklace
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Gold Color Crystal Large Ball Toggle Necklace
Gold Color Crystal Large Ball Toggle Necklace
$14.99
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Handcrafted steampunk gothic vintage mechanical watch parts ear cuff single
Handcrafted steampunk gothic vintage mechanical watch parts ear cuff single
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Orange Coral Teardrop Silver Neckalce 18
Orange Coral Teardrop Silver Neckalce 18
$14.99
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Multi Strands Pink Natural Pearl Magnetic Necklace
Multi Strands Pink Natural Pearl Magnetic Necklace
$17.00
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Turquoise color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
Turquoise color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
$6.00
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Blue Green Chrysocolla Beads Silver Necklace
Blue Green Chrysocolla Beads Silver Necklace
$24.00
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Sea Red Coral  Natural White Pearl Silver Necklace
Sea Red Coral Natural White Pearl Silver Necklace
$9.00
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Artistic Leather Green Ziosyte Ring
Artistic Leather Green Ziosyte Ring
$9.85
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Offerings Sajen Seriphinite Sterling Silver Ring 6
Offerings Sajen Seriphinite Sterling Silver Ring 6
$39.99 (1 Bid)
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US 6 11 Adjustable 925 Sterling Silver Ring Wide SilverSari Jali Wrap RUBY
US 6 11 Adjustable 925 Sterling Silver Ring Wide SilverSari Jali Wrap RUBY
$32.20
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Offerings Sajen LAST Pyrite 925 Silver Pendant
Offerings Sajen LAST Pyrite 925 Silver Pendant
$11.00 (2 Bids)
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Blue Green Chrysocolla Beads Silver Necklace
Blue Green Chrysocolla Beads Silver Necklace
$12.75
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Blue Topaz and Sterling Star Fish Earrings
Blue Topaz and Sterling Star Fish Earrings
$49.99
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Offerings Paua Shell and Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant
Offerings Paua Shell and Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant
$43.99
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Black Crystal Hand knitted Bracelet
Black Crystal Hand knitted Bracelet
$4.00
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Coral Rose Australian Crystal Gold Earring Pendant399 GC008
Coral Rose Australian Crystal Gold Earring Pendant399 GC008
$14.99
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Ruby Labradorite  Sterling Silver CHAIN Bracelet UC Sundance
Ruby Labradorite Sterling Silver CHAIN Bracelet UC Sundance
$80.40
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Silver Crystal Silver Toggle Necklace
Silver Crystal Silver Toggle Necklace
$12.00
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Citrine Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Earring
Citrine Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Earring
$14.99
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Multi Strands Pink Natural Pearl Magnetic Necklace
Multi Strands Pink Natural Pearl Magnetic Necklace
$14.50
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Offerings Sajen Red Jasper Heart Pendant with Garnet
Offerings Sajen Red Jasper Heart Pendant with Garnet
$39.99
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Ruby in Zoizite Garnet  Oxidized Sterling Silver Chain UC Sundance Bracelet
Ruby in Zoizite Garnet Oxidized Sterling Silver Chain UC Sundance Bracelet
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18 Turquoise  Pearl Silver Necklace Jewelry 299
18 Turquoise Pearl Silver Necklace Jewelry 299
$17.99
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Turquoise Heard beads Silver Necklace
Turquoise Heard beads Silver Necklace
$18.00
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Yellow Crystal Hand knitted Bracelet
Yellow Crystal Hand knitted Bracelet
$4.00
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Offerings Sajen Pendant exact auction
Offerings Sajen Pendant exact auction
$69.99
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Turquoise  Coral color Tibet wood Necklace
Turquoise Coral color Tibet wood Necklace
$6.00
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Natural Amethyst 925 Sterling Silver Earring
Natural Amethyst 925 Sterling Silver Earring
$14.99
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MOP Cameo Marcasite Onyx 925 sterling Silver Ring S6
MOP Cameo Marcasite Onyx 925 sterling Silver Ring S6
$14.99
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Filigree Gemstone Ruby Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings
Filigree Gemstone Ruby Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings
$42.00
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Crystal  Removal Cross Pendant necklace  earring
Crystal Removal Cross Pendant necklace earring
$18.99
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Double Natural Amethyst Nugget Silver Necklace 20
Double Natural Amethyst Nugget Silver Necklace 20
$74.99
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Multi Strands Peach Natural Freshwater Pearl Magnetic Necklace
Multi Strands Peach Natural Freshwater Pearl Magnetic Necklace
$14.00
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Angelskin Coral RoseNatural Jade Gold BraceletGC023
Angelskin Coral RoseNatural Jade Gold BraceletGC023
$14.99
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Handmade Sterling Silver Ring Natural Sapphire  Ruby
Handmade Sterling Silver Ring Natural Sapphire Ruby
$29.99
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WOW 16 18 7mm Red coral  14mm Onyx necklace
WOW 16 18 7mm Red coral 14mm Onyx necklace
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Ruby Gemstone Beaded Drop Sterling Silver Earrings EE Designs
Ruby Gemstone Beaded Drop Sterling Silver Earrings EE Designs
$28.99
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Red Silver Crystal Holiday Long necklace gift idea
Red Silver Crystal Holiday Long necklace gift idea
$9.99
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Red Black Crystal Holiday Long necklace gift idea
Red Black Crystal Holiday Long necklace gift idea
$9.99
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CoralAmber color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
CoralAmber color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
$9.00
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Angelskin Coral Rose  Natural Jade Gold EarringGC036
Angelskin Coral Rose Natural Jade Gold EarringGC036
$14.99
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Turquoise color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
Turquoise color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
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Pink Pearls  Crystal Faceted rondelle beads 50 Long necklace gift idea
Pink Pearls Crystal Faceted rondelle beads 50 Long necklace gift idea
$9.99
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18 Turquoise Green Chrysocolla and Silver Necklace
18 Turquoise Green Chrysocolla and Silver Necklace
$14.99 (1 Bid)
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Orange Coral Necklace  FREE EARRING
Orange Coral Necklace FREE EARRING
$19.99
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GOLD SILVER QUARTZ SILVER NECKLACE
GOLD SILVER QUARTZ SILVER NECKLACE
$18.99
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DOUBLE BLUE FIRE TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
DOUBLE BLUE FIRE TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
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Mother Pearl Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 7
Mother Pearl Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 7
$9.99
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MOP l Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 8
MOP l Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 8
$14.99 (1 Bid)
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Ruby Briolette Gemstone Goldfilled Earrings EE Designs
Ruby Briolette Gemstone Goldfilled Earrings EE Designs
$34.99
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Double strands of Turquosie  Red Coral necklace
Double strands of Turquosie Red Coral necklace
$34.00
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US 8 Q Gemstone Leaf SilverSari Ring 925 Sterling Silver RUBY dyed
US 8 Q Gemstone Leaf SilverSari Ring 925 Sterling Silver RUBY dyed
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MOP l Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 8
MOP l Marcasite 925 sterling Silver Ring Size 8
$18.99
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LargeTurquoise Round Beads Silver Necklace 18
LargeTurquoise Round Beads Silver Necklace 18
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Amber color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
Amber color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
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18 2 strands of Blue Chrysocolla Filled Gold Necklace
18 2 strands of Blue Chrysocolla Filled Gold Necklace
$18.99
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Ruby Floral Crystal Flower Heart Charm Necklace
Ruby Floral Crystal Flower Heart Charm Necklace
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Red Coral Rose  Natural Jade Gold BraceletGC022
Red Coral Rose Natural Jade Gold BraceletGC022
$14.99
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Oblique Genuine Ruby Gold Filled necklace by Decia
Oblique Genuine Ruby Gold Filled necklace by Decia
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US 6 1 4 925 Sterling Silver Stack of 9 Gemstone Rings SilverSari MULTIGEM
US 6 1 4 925 Sterling Silver Stack of 9 Gemstone Rings SilverSari MULTIGEM
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My Black Cat Pendant 925 Silver wire wrapped Spinel Ruby Peridot gemstones
My Black Cat Pendant 925 Silver wire wrapped Spinel Ruby Peridot gemstones
$134.00
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Double strands Yellow Crystal  Pendant Silver Necklace
Double strands Yellow Crystal Pendant Silver Necklace
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Offerings Sajen Amber Garnet Moonstone Clip Earrings
Offerings Sajen Amber Garnet Moonstone Clip Earrings
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Offerings Sajen Amethyst Pink Tourmaline 925 Earrings
Offerings Sajen Amethyst Pink Tourmaline 925 Earrings
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TurquoiseCoralAmber color Tibet wood Necklace
TurquoiseCoralAmber color Tibet wood Necklace
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Offerings Sajen Sterling Ring Druzy Apatite Size 5
Offerings Sajen Sterling Ring Druzy Apatite Size 5
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Turquoise color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
Turquoise color Tibet Large Pendant wood Necklace
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Offerings Sajen Multi Shell Mother of Pearl Necklace
Offerings Sajen Multi Shell Mother of Pearl Necklace
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Offerings Sajen SPECIAL Aqua Briolette Opal Earrings
Offerings Sajen SPECIAL Aqua Briolette Opal Earrings
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Ruby in Zoizite  Oxidized Sterling Silver Chain UC Sundance Necklace
Ruby in Zoizite Oxidized Sterling Silver Chain UC Sundance Necklace
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Offerings Sajen Pink Shell Necklace
Offerings Sajen Pink Shell Necklace
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Natural Pearl  Flower Pendant Silver Necklace
Natural Pearl Flower Pendant Silver Necklace
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Offerings Sajen Crazy Lace Agate Beaded Necklace
Offerings Sajen Crazy Lace Agate Beaded Necklace
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Offerings Sajen Carved Pink Conch Shell Earrings
Offerings Sajen Carved Pink Conch Shell Earrings
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Large Silver Crystal Ball Large Toggle Neklace
Large Silver Crystal Ball Large Toggle Neklace
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Offerings Opalized Window Druzy Iolite Pendant
Offerings Opalized Window Druzy Iolite Pendant
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Jet Black Red Rose Jade Green Quartz Bracelet
Jet Black Red Rose Jade Green Quartz Bracelet
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Offerings Sajen Platinum Window Druzy Silver Pendant
Offerings Sajen Platinum Window Druzy Silver Pendant
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Purple Amethyst Crystal  Pendant Necklace
Purple Amethyst Crystal Pendant Necklace
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US 7 1 2 925 Sterling Silver Stack of 9 Gemstone Rings SilverSari MULTIGEM
US 7 1 2 925 Sterling Silver Stack of 9 Gemstone Rings SilverSari MULTIGEM
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Offerings Sajen Queen Conch Shell Dangle Earrings
Offerings Sajen Queen Conch Shell Dangle Earrings
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Claddagh Ring Kashmir Blue Sapphire Hand Crafted Sterling Silver September
Claddagh Ring Kashmir Blue Sapphire Hand Crafted Sterling Silver September
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Natural Crab Agate Large Pendant Necklace 18
Natural Crab Agate Large Pendant Necklace 18
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Gold Amber  Large Pendant Necklace 18
Gold Amber Large Pendant Necklace 18
$37.99
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US 8 1 4 Sterling Silver SilverSari Contemporary Ring INDIAN RUBY
US 8 1 4 Sterling Silver SilverSari Contemporary Ring INDIAN RUBY
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White Crystal Wedding Necklace with the Rose Pendant
White Crystal Wedding Necklace with the Rose Pendant
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More Great Information on Precious Ruby:

Precious gemstone jewelry will last a life time.

Historically gemstones were classified into two categories, precious stones and semi-precious stones, in this article we will talk about traditional precious stones. There are four stones that are classed as precious they are diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, all other gemstones are classed as semi-precious.

Apart from diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, amethyst was considered to be a precious gem until the discoveries of bulk amethyst in Brazil in the 19th century. Also pearl can be classed as a precious gem but (strictly speaking it is not a gemstone).

Today many gemstones are used in the most expensive jewelry depending on the designer and fashion trends and availability of gemstones, never the less diamonds, rubies, sapphire and emeralds still have a reputation that exceeds all the other gemstones.

Diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man, they were first discovered about 6,ooo years ago and were all ways considered to be a precious gemstone, the popularity of diamonds has risen since the 19th century because of increased supply, improved cutting and polishing techniques, and this combined with its exceptional luster and brilliant fire, has made it the most highly prized of all gems.

Rubies the name given to red, gem quality (corundum), is one of the best gemstones for jewelry settings. Rubies may be in any shade of red, from pinkish to purplish or brown red but the finest ruby is best described as the colour of pigeon blood. All natural rubies have imperfections in them, including color impurities and inclusions to a trained eye the presence of these imperfections distinguish a genuine ruby from synthetics. All most all rubies are treated in some form, heat treatment is the most common practice, however rubies that are of excellent quality and are untreated command a large premium.

Sapphire, all gem quality (corundum) that is not red is called sapphire, this name is associated with the color blue and is highly prized as a gemstone. Normally ranges from very pale blue to a deep indigo but the most valuable is a clear, deep blue, some stones called “colour change sapphire”, exhibit different shades of blue in natural and artificial light. Sapphires also come in many other colors, colorless, yellow, pale pink, orange, green, violet and black, they are called fancy color sapphire. Up until the end of the 19th century yellow sapphire was known as “oriental topaz” only blue (corundum) was called sapphire.

Rubies and sapphires are classed as (corundum) where as emeralds are something completely different, emeralds are classed as (beryl). Medium to dark green variety of beryl is highly valued as a gemstone, most emeralds are flawed and cloudy, a flawless emerald with good color is one of the most sought after and command high prices. Most emeralds are oiled in order to improve there clarity, this is a generally accepted practice in the gem trade. If you are considering purchasing a expensive emerald it is well advised to insist upon a report from a reputable gemological laboratory.

All of these gemstones have synthetic counterparts that are make in laboratories a synthetic diamond is a cubic zirconia, and ruby, sapphire and emerald synthetic are called created gems, created ruby, created sapphire and created emeralds. Although they are man made they are good quality gems which are inclusion free, a lot of jewelry designers use synthetics in their designs and make beautiful pieces of jewelry at a affordable price. They should not be dismissed as pieces of junk jewelry and should be classed as a well designed peace of fashion jewelry.

Diamonds rate 10 on mohs’ scale of hardness, being the hardest of all gemstones, ruby and sapphire rates 9 on mohs’ scale and emerald rates 7.5 on mohs’ scale which means all of these precious gemstones are quite hard. They will stand up to being worn frequently and if cleaned regularly will stay as beautiful as the day you got them. The best way to clean diamonds, ruby, and sapphire is in a ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, but when it comes to emeralds I do not recommend that you use a ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, it may remove the oils that emeralds are treated with to hide the natural inclusions, a little detergent in some warm water and a soft toothbrush will be a little gentler and will not damage the stone.

So the next time you are looking to invest in a piece of jewelry for a love one or for yourself, have a think about precious gemstones, whether it be a nice diamond ring or a brooch with a mixture of all four stones. If looked after properly it will last a life time, and then become a family heirloom for generations to come.

My name is Andrew Bray and I have been Selling Jewelry online for a number of years, For the largest range of jewelry and accessories online check out our brand new website at Charlotte's Jewelry World. or www.Charlottesjewelryworld.com..

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