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Birthstones
Birthstones are gems that symbolize the month a person was born. This category includes information on Birthstones; such as the stones for the specific months, history and more.
535 Questions
What is my birthstone 17 April 2000?
Well it's a nice looking Diamond. But from faraway it looked like a white and black birthstone. So the actual color is White Diamond.
Where does sapphire get its name?
From the Online Etymolgy Dictionary: 1272, from Old French saphir (12c.), from Latin sapphirus(cf. Spanish zafir, Italian zaffiro), from Greek sappheiros "blue stone" (the gem meant apparently was not the one that now has the name, but perhaps rather "lapis lazuli," the modern sapphire perhaps signified by Greek hyakinthos), from a Semitic source (cf. Hebrew sappir "sapphire"), but probably not ultimatetly from Semitic; some linguists propose an origin in Sanskrit sanipriya, a dark precious stone (perhaps sapphire or emerald), literally "sacred to Saturn," from Sani "Saturn" + priyah "precious." (I spelled out the Language names that were abbreviated and highlighted them with bold lettering).
How much would a small piece of Hematite cost?
Hematite is very valuable. For one ounce... it could be around $300. Very valuable. If your looking to by some, save up. If you have some... you are very lucky to own Hematite. Thanks for listening/reading!
-Dr. Aromo Dohun
How many birthstones are there for August?
There is one birthstone for August, which is peridot. Peridot is a vibrant green gemstone that is believed to bring good fortune, health, and prosperity to those born in August.
How do you find out if a gem is original or synthetic?
To determine if a gem is original or synthetic, you can consult a reputable gemologist or have the gem authenticated through gemological testing. Characteristics such as color, clarity, and inclusions can indicate whether a gem is natural or synthetic. Advanced gemological tools and tests, such as spectroscopy and microscopy, can provide conclusive evidence about the gem's origin.
What sites can I go on to find Laura Scudder biography?
check sites like answers.com/topic/laure-scudder
ideafinder.com/history/inventors
starkdavingmad.com/archive.php
Familytreemaker.geneology.com
hsrassociates.net
digital.lib.lehigh.edu/pfaffs/p19/
archive.org/search.php
wmol.com/whalive/
What is the ancient and modern birth stone for your month?
The ancient birthstone for December is turquoise, while the modern birthstone is blue topaz. Turquoise is a symbol of protection and strength, while blue topaz is associated with clarity and communication.
What color is the July birthstone?
The Ruby is the July birthstone and many would think that a ruby is red, however:
- The ruby's basic colour can be red, slight orange, strong orange, slight purple, and strong purple.
- It can also display a range of Saturation (AKA colour purity and intensity) is the extent to which the hue is masked by brown or grey.
- The third consideration is Tone refers to the amount of color in the ruby. It can be varied from very light to very dark.
What are the properties of an emerald?
Emerald is a gemstone in the beryl group (Beryllium aluminium silicate). Although emeralds can be colourless, when used as a gem it is usually coloured green because of small quantities of chromium (or sometimes vanadium). It has dihexagonal dipyramidal crystals. Emerald has a Mohs scale hardness of 7.5 to 8.
What is the most famous birthstone for december?
The most famous birthstone for December just so happens to be blue topaz. Blue topaz shares several aesthetic similarities with aquamarine, the birthstone for March.
Where can birthstone necklaces be purchase from?
Birthstone necklaces can be purchased from any local or nearby jewelry retailer. You can also check local pawn shops, as they may have some great buys for real gems. Amazon is also a good bet.
Is it bad to give wrong birthstone?
It depends. If you're aiming to give someone jewelry with their birthstone and it's wrong then yes, it could be bad. But generally speaking, you don't have to give people jewelry with their birth stones. Anything you think is pretty, or you think the recipient will think is pretty, is fine.
How can diamonds be made artificially. How do synthetic diamonds differ from natural cost?
Diamonds are made artificially by simulating the conditions deep in the mantle where natural diamonds are formed: very high pressure and very high temperature. Any source of carbon can be used (I saw a documentary on making diamonds once where they used peanut butter to provide the carbon).
Synthetic diamonds will always be less expensive than natural diamonds, therefore the jewelry business now requires natural diamonds that have been cut to have LASER etched identification codes to prove authenticity. This only became necessary after techniques were perfected to reliably get colorless synthetic diamonds.
