Gems and Precious Stones

Both tourmaline and opal are gemstones prized for their unique and vibrant colors. They are also both formed from natural processes within the Earth's crust, with tourmaline being a crystalline boron silicate mineral and opal being a hydrated amorphous form of silica.

The value of a 2.789 carat European round cut diamond can vary depending on factors like the diamond's quality, color, clarity, and overall market conditions. In general, European round cut diamonds are known for their brilliance and may command a higher price compared to other diamond cuts. It's best to consult with a professional jeweler or appraiser for an accurate valuation.

The value of a 5 gram uncut ruby can vary greatly depending on the quality of the stone, including factors like color, clarity, and size. In general, uncut rubies can range from $100 to several thousand dollars per carat, so a 5 gram uncut ruby could be worth anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. It's recommended to have the ruby evaluated by a gemologist for an accurate assessment of its value.

Amber is a relatively soft material, ranking 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This means it can be easily scratched by harder materials.

Yes, rubies can be green. Green rubies are rare and are typically a result of the presence of chromium impurities in the gemstone. These green rubies are often referred to as "chrome rubies" due to the chromium content giving them their green color.

Carat for carat, no gem is more expensive than a diamond, given a superior cut, clarity and colour classification.

Other gems can be more expensive than diamonds when the diamonds lack top qualities.

The value of mother of pearl varies depending on several factors such as quality, size, and color. On average, small pieces can range from $5 to $50, while larger, higher-quality pieces can be worth several hundred dollars or more. Antique items or finely crafted jewelry with mother of pearl can be even more valuable.

a blue diamond! :P GEMUSE!! maybe a saphire.

The colored gel "sex" bracelets were a popular fad in the '90s. Teens would wear different colors that indicated sexual acts that were to be performed by the person who snapped in half the bracelet.

Other colored wristbands have slogans that stem from Lance Armstrong's "

Live Strong" yellow wristbands. They mostly are for charities but have branched into the political arena and band culture.

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Opal is the gemstone mined at Cooper Pedy, White Cliffs, and Lightning Ridge in Australia. These regions are famous for producing high-quality opals, known for their unique play of colors.

Topaz was first discovered in 1737 in Germany. It has been used in jewelry for centuries and is popular for its beautiful colors, including blue, pink, and yellow varieties.

A ruby red trout is a type of rainbow trout that has a reddish or pinkish coloration, usually caused by its diet. This color variation is sought after by some anglers and fish enthusiasts for its unique appearance.

The mineral mica is not a gemstone. It is not considered a precious mineral or gem. It is a valuable mineral that has a number of applications, and it is likely you have some mica in your home now. Mica is used in the electronics industry as an insulator beneath semiconductor packages when they are mounted on heat sinks in consumer (and other) electronic equipment.

of course, diamonds are expensive , you can sell it and get a lot of money

Each wedding anniversaries has its symbolic gemstones and flowers etc, 25 years of marriage is known as a "silver marriage" and its gemstones is Green Garnet check out the links below, an image of Green garnet also call Tsavorite.

As with all diamonds, they are all independently worth something. Jewelers will look for the three C's in determining the worth of the diamond. They measure the Cut, Clarity, and Carat weight of the diamond to determine its value.

The "18k" stamp on a turquoise ring indicates that the ring is made of 18 karat gold. This is a measure of the purity of the gold used in the ring, with 18k being equivalent to 75% pure gold. The presence of turquoise on the ring signifies that the gemstone is likely to be turquoise.

A deep cut diamond can appear smaller and less brilliant than a well-cut diamond because light escapes through the sides instead of reflecting back. Well-cut diamonds are generally considered the best as they maximize sparkle and brilliance by reflecting light back through the top of the stone.

Sapphire has been known and used in jewelry for thousands of years. It was likely discovered in ancient times alongside other precious gemstones like ruby and emerald. However, the specific date of its discovery is not recorded.

NO there isn't. This is rather difficult because gemstones are valued accordance to weight. For instance, a 4 carat topaz would value more than a 1 carat diamond. To add to this...when gemstones have been treated, vesus being natural or if the stone has been placed on the market following be cut, you have to take clarity ranking, cut, color and all that into consideration.

All in all, it is rather difficult until you have a finished product.

The birthstone for March is aquamarine. Aquamarine is a blue-green gemstone symbolizing courage, friendship, and good health. It is believed to bring a sense of calmness and clarity to the wearer.

Recently, Beyonce received an 18 karat diamond, thought to be 'flawless' for which it is rumoured, her husband paid 2.5 million Pounds Sterling. Her stone appears to be an emerald cut and the cut shows off its high quality.

You may expect to pay a little less for a round brilliant stone with VVS2 flaws.

A diamond is composed of carbon. Diamonds are made from bands of carbonaceous rock, deep within the Earth, under very great pressures and temperatures. Some diamonds (called eklogitic diamonds) have evidently formed from organic carbon that was compressed and subducted under a continental plate.

A two carat round brilliant cut stone will measure about 8.2 mm. A different cut will have a different measurement.