Gems and Precious Stones

You can buy plain rubies, sapphires, and emeralds from reputable jewelers, gemstone dealers, online stores, gem shows, and auctions. Make sure to ask for a certificate of authenticity and do your research to ensure you are getting genuine and high-quality gemstones.

Sapphire can come in various colors such as blue, pink, yellow, green, purple, orange, and colorless. The most well-known and popular color for sapphires is blue, but other colors can be equally rare and valuable. Sapphires can also exhibit color-changing properties, where the color can shift depending on the lighting conditions.

Yes, amethyst minerals can exhibit a conchoidal fracture, which is characterized by smoothly curved breakage surfaces similar to glass. This fracture pattern is a common trait in amethyst, especially when it is subjected to stress or impact.

Diamonds symbolize durability, strength, and eternal love due to their hardness and rarity. They are often associated with commitment, purity, and wealth, making them popular choices for engagement rings and other significant jewelry pieces. Additionally, diamonds are also believed to enhance clarity, balance, and energy in one's life.

no, diamonds are not magnetic as they are made from carbon which is not magnetic either.

No, diamond is stronger than aquamarine. Diamond is the hardest natural material on the Mohs scale, while aquamarine is a 7.5-8 on the same scale, making it softer and more prone to scratching or chipping compared to diamond.

Diamond is formed from carbon with some inclusion of trace minerals, for colour.

The cost of amethyst can vary depending on the quality, size, and origin of the stone. In general, small amethyst crystals or tumbled stones can be purchased for a few dollars, while larger, higher-quality amethyst specimens or jewelry pieces can range from tens to hundreds of dollars. It's best to research specific sellers or stores to get an accurate price for the type of amethyst you are interested in.

u don't get it to keep or hold onto, u go to a Pokemon contest and on the far east or right side of the room u will see on with people and one empty the empty one is for friends and the occupied one is for u and the people around it.

Turquoise is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, so it is usually formed in veins. It forms when acidic water dissolves copper and aluminum along with the other elements in turquoise and deposits it all in a vein slowly over time to create masses of turquoise.

its a is a physical property

The Mohs scale is used to measure the hardness of a mineral by its resistance to scratching. From softest to hardest, for example, the ten minerals of the Mohs scale are talc (measuring 1 on the scale), gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, orthoclase, quartz, topaz, corundum, and diamond (measuring 10 on the scale). A sapphire is a 9.0.

In Pokemon Sapphire, you can't catch Kabutops in the wild. You have to first obtain a Claw Fossil from the Mirage Tower on Route 111. Then take the Claw Fossil to the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to revive it into a Kabuto. Finally, level up Kabuto to lvl 40 to evolve it into Kabutops.

The two names you have mentioned here are the historical gemstones which are the tributes to both human achievements and curse.

The Cullian diamond, which is also known as "The Great Star of Africa", is the largest rough diamond found in South Africa. The Great Star of Africa is now at the head of the British Royal Scepter in the crown jewels. It is the largest of the famous diamonds on Earth.

The Hope diamond was named after one of its owners named Henry Philip Hope. It has a curse attached to it. It brought many misfortunes, from bankruptcy to death, to its unfortunate owners. This is the most mysterious of all the gemstones in the world.

Other two famous diamonds are Tiffany Diamond and the famous Black Orlov Diamond. To know more about these precious and famous gemstones, you can take a look at the link below.

Albion is the most ancient known name of Great Britain. Today, it is used romantically to refer to the United Kingdom, especially England and occasionally Scotland. It is the basis of the Celtic language name for Scotland. Babyshambles, an English indie rock band established in London, most likely is referring to England in "Down in Albion".

Amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees that becomes fossilized over millions of years. When a tree is injured or stressed, it produces resin to seal the wound, and this resin can eventually harden and solidify into amber through a process involving heat, pressure, and time.

. . . Before this mighty diamond was cleaved ( it looked like a brick - as it was being held - in the hand of mr wells - the owner of the diamond mine - located in Africa ) then the history goes on the tell us - that the first largest pieces ( numbered as nine ) there were nine smaller diamonds - once it was split - and there after - its descriptive story notes that - there remained about three hundred salable smaller diamonds - and no doubt - and the rest as they say - pershaps - became varing grades of diamond dust - this is to say dear readers - that this mighty diamond - once it had been cut ( it basically hit the winds ) and it definitely does not look like it originally did - when it was first discovered ( the largest cut however - is resting on the tip of a sepcter ) ended up as personal property of the crown jewels of England - along with a few others of that number nine ( and would you believe it ( found some sort of mistake about one of the diamonds ) diamond number four ( was suppose to have been given to Jackie onassiss ) by her second husband ) back during the timespan of their courtship era - Jackie was suppose to have rec'ed ( 42.0ct ) a round center stone - but diamond number four - was fashioned into a cushion shaped center/stone/type diamond - saw the picture with my very own eyes ( round vs cushion ) so therefore - mrs onassiss round diamond came from some other diamond source - and to think i have been carrying this info in the recesses of my mind for years - but to answer the question ( the cullinan diamond - is a white diamond ) or a least all of its remaining pieces - do not propose to known ( the diamond expert ) answers to of the question - but speaking as laity ( with my love for these gems - and my hope to own a sizable one in the future ) trust that i have shared a thought or two on the matter - as it were . . .

The country that typically offers some of the lowest prices on diamonds is India, due to its large diamond cutting and polishing industry. This is because India has lower labor costs compared to other countries. However, it's important to consider factors such as quality, certification, and reputation of the seller when buying diamonds from any country.

The traditional Diamond wedding anniversary is reached at 60 years of marriage.

60th wedding anniversary - diamond

70th wedding anniversary - diamond/platinum

75th wedding anniversary - diamond

The value of a 24 karat blue topaz ring with diamonds would depend on factors such as the quality and size of the blue topaz, the quality and total carat weight of the diamonds, and the craftsmanship of the ring. Generally speaking, a ring of this nature could range anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. It is recommended to have the ring appraised by a professional jeweler for an accurate valuation.

The weight of a diamond is measured in carats, not in cents. So, a 30 cent diamond would not be equivalent to any specific weight in carats. To determine the carat weight of a diamond, it would need to be weighed using a scale calibrated to measure carats.

Cleavage is the way in which a mineral breaks along certain planes of weakness. Gem cutters must consider a gemstone's cleavage when shaping it to avoid accidental splitting or fracturing. Understanding a gem's cleavage helps them choose the best cutting direction to enhance the gemstone's durability and beauty.

Comtesse de Lamotte-Valois was a common woman, though she was a descendant of the Valois family, a family that had once been the Royal family of France, but were replaced by the Bourbons (the family that was now on the throne and Marie Antoinette was a direct descendant from this family (her great-grandfather being Louis XIV). She always held a grudge against the Bourbons because she felt that her family should have stayed Royal instead of the Bourbons. Also, she was very poor and wanted the Royal family to support her because of her Royal blood.

She and her lover (she had a husband but also several lovers) Retaux de Villette (a master forger) made a plan. They had heard of the jewellers Boehmer and Bassenge who made a gorgeous necklace especially for Madame du Barry, but she had left Versailles due to the death of Louis XV before they had the chance to present it to her. Now they wanted Marie Antoinette to buy it, but she had refused the necklace for 3 times already because she thought it was ugly and she said "I already have enough diamonds".

The jewellers therefore where desperate to sell the necklace worth 1.6 million Francs. Rétaux de Villette was a master forger and wrote letters from 'the Queen' to the "comtesse". She stated that she wanted the necklace, but was aware of the reluctance of the King to buy it due to the current dismal financial situation of the country. She hoped that the Cardinal Prince Louis de Rohan (a man the Queen hated)could lend her the money, and she would grant him the stipend he wished for. Jeanne de la Motte was named as the Queen's agent. The Cardinal, so happy that the Queen finally seemed to trust him enough to do this for her, believed these letters to be authentic (although the autograph was very foolish and could never have been the Queen's) and agreed to buy the necklace for the Queen. A late night rendezvous was arranged, where the Cardinal met 'the Queen' (in reality a prostitute who resembled her, called Nicole le Guay d'Oliva) and received forgiveness. The jeweler was contacted and asked to bring the necklace. The necklace was given to Jeanne de la Motte to pass on to the Queen. This of course never happened, her husband promptly began selling the diamonds in Paris and London.

Because the Queen kept ignoring the Cardinal, and the jewellers came to the Queen for money, the whole scheme was over. The Cardinal and the comtesse were arrested, though, because the Queen's reputation was already down the drain and people actually believed that she spent loads of money, they thought this story was probably true also, and even though there was more than enough evidence against the cardinal, he was acquitted. The comtesse was branded with the letter V on one of her breasts (V for Voleuse, which means 'thief'). The branding was intended to be placed on her shoulder, but she fought her torturer so heavily, the hot iron landed on one of her breasts. She escaped out of prison dressed as a boy (she probably got help from Revolutionist prison guards) and fled to England where she spend the rest of her life spreading pamphlets against the Queen. The queen was blamed for everything eventhough she had nothing to do with it all.

the pat can refer to patented,patenting or could also be that the owners name was inscribed into the piece. generally on finer pieces,the company's intials may be inscribed or the jewelry makers initials.