Emeralds: The Resplendent Gemstone of May
Emeralds are one of the most precious and desirable gemstones in the world. They have been coveted for their deep green color and unique characteristics since ancient times….
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Colorado Lapis from the Blue Wrinkle Mine
This Article was copied from Nammu.com in its entirety. We hope you enjoy reading it. Colorado’s Blue Wrinkle Mine When we talk about Lapis Lazuli we immediately think…
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Difference Between Topaz and Quartz
What’s The Difference Between Topaz and Quartz When I cut white Quartz and white Topaz, they look identical. In fact, when both are faceted using the exact same…
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A Brief History of Colorful Gemstones
A Brief History of Colored Stones: From Ancient Egypt to the Red Carpet By David Yurman Nowadays, a celebrity stylist might choose a certain piece of jewelry for…
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Gemstones – Shades of Blue
When most people think about a blue gemstone, Sapphire is usually the first gemstone to come to mind, but there are a large number of other blue gemstones…
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Gemstones – Shades of Green
Green presents the most choices in colored gemstones, though many of the finest green gems — such as Emerald, Jade, and Demantoid and Tsavorite Garnet — are quite…
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Colorado Gem & Mineral Locations
There are over 774 gems and mineral localities in Colorado. Here’s a list of key locations and the material that can be found (Source: Rocks and Minerals, July 2002)…
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