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Lapis Lazuli, the healing stone of friendship and love

by Lazur

When I first saw the blue stone with the gold the specks, I loved it. A striking combination of rich blue and brassy gold. I bought my first stone about 14 years ago. Even my first nickname on the internet... published 4 weeks ago

8 comments    health love life

Part of the Aurora Collection of 260 naturally colored diamonds from worldwide sources representing the variety of fancy colors in diamonds. The stones range from 0.13 to 2.88 carats, and total 231.73 carats. Loaned by Aurora Gems, Inc., New York.80

Diamonds are forever

by doodsdpogi

Diamond is the crystallized form of carbon. Carbon crystallizes in a cubinc system which is the strongest and most symmetrical known on Earth, and is born hundreds of miles below the Earth's surface. How... published 13 months ago

2 comments    shopping jewelry watches

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Know Your Precious Stones

by sorella

Precious stones, also known as gemstones or gems, are so named because they range from somewhat to very rare, beautiful once polished, and are of a type that is appropriate for use in jewelry. Sometimes... published 2 months ago

17 comments    jewelry diamonds gemstones

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VARIETY OF GEM STONES AND GEMS

by ratnaveera

Gem stones, also called as precious stones, are naturally available rare ston- -es of earth. They get different names according to the chemicals present in them. Some important varieties of gem stones are... published 9 months ago

3 comments    diamond gems ruby

The Pumpkin Diamond, a type known as a Fancy Vivid Orange and a mere trifle at about USD3m!73

The World's Most Expensive Diamonds

by Aidan James

I just love checking out expensive items, I mean really expensive items like diamonds, so expensive I'll never be able to afford them. Not that I begrudge those who can, more luck to them, it's a dirty job... published 6 months ago

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Find Your Own Diamond Mine

by David Cowley

Apply around 58,000 atmospheres of pressure to pure carbon and then heat to about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit and you will have a diamond. For millions of years microscopic plants and animals lived and died in... published 13 months ago

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The Power of Rudraksha Beads

by Anamika S

There is no ornament worn on a human body which is as auspicious and powerful as the Rudraksha. The word Rudraksha comes from the words 'Rudra'(Shiva) and 'Aksha' (tear).Rudraksha is said to be Rudra's (Lord... published 6 months ago

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Gemstones - Precious, Semiprecious and Birthstones

by Anamika S

The human body consists of life force which if flown freely brings in happiness, health and vitality. But if there are blockages in this life force because of which it does not flow it results in disharmonies... published 3 weeks ago

0 comments    health bible astrology

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Garnet: Birthstone Gem of Warmth and Fire

by cremechese

Garnet jewelry has a history that dates back to the Bronze Age, circa 3000 BC. Garnets were found in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece.Traditionally, the garnet as a birthstone charm is recognized for the month... published 2 years ago

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Koh-e-Noor Diamond

by Prince Maak

The History of Diamonds The root of the word "diamond" comes from the Ancient Greek term "adamas," meaning unconquerable and indestructible ("adamas" is the root for the English word "adamant," and a person... published 15 months ago

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