Gems and Precious Stones

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Greenstone, also known as pounamu or nephrite jade, is primarily found on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is traditionally significant to the Māori people and is often used for carving traditional jewelry and artifacts. The major deposits of greenstone are located in areas such as the Arahura River and the Hokitika River.

A review at classical.net states the booklet for the following CD contains the sources for each section:

Jacques Offenbach (arr. Rosenthal) Gaîté Parisienne

Emil Waldteufel: España; Les Patineurs; Estudiantina; Acclamations

Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra/Manuel Rosenthal & Willi Boskovsky

EMI Classics 5 85066-2

It turns out that currently the source operettas are also included in the sample/separate-purchase track names at Amazon and Arkivmusic (which I won't give here because of copyright). The precise source within each operetta is not given, so from there you're on your own, and I don't know if the CD booklet provides that info.

In the first track, sourced from "La Vie Parisienne", on my own I've id'ed one theme. It's from the second half of "La gantière et le bottier", sung by the soprano (the first half is a soprano/tenor duet).

Offenbach's most famous music, the so-called can-can, is the "Galop d'Enfer", which ends "Orpheus in the Underworld". The dreamy "barcarolle" is "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour", a duet for soprano and mezzo-soprano from "The Tales of Hoffman".

Diamond cut is perhaps the most important of the four Cs, so it is important to understand how this quality affects the properties and values of a diamond. A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance and shine. The angles and finish of any diamond are what determine its ability to handle light, which leads to fire, brilliance & scintillation

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topaz is valuable like monkeys

Jade

Esmeralda, too! (Emerald)

Turquoise stones can be purchased at jewelry stores, gemstone shops, online retailers such as Etsy or Amazon, and at gem and mineral shows. Be sure to research the seller's reputation and ensure the stones are genuine before making a purchase.

A round 10.20 Ct HRD certified H color and VS2 clarity diamond is for $390,990.

A sardius stone is typically a deep, translucent red or orange gemstone made of the mineral chalcedony. It is often cut into a cabochon shape and has a glossy surface. Sardius stones are commonly used in jewelry and have been prized for their striking color and beauty for centuries.

a Sapphire is red and only red. so it cant be anything other than red. ur a dumdazz

An "estate" engagement ring is just like a normal engagement ring, except that it has already been part of an estate. Which means it was already owned by someone.

Any "estate" jewelry implies that the jewelry in question has previously belonged to someone else!

The value of a flawless 0.75 carat diamond can vary greatly depending on factors such as cut quality, color, and clarity. However, as a rough estimate, you can expect to pay anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000 for a high-quality flawless 0.75 carat diamond.

The paper is called a wrap or wrapper.

First you put a chain through it, and then u can wear it as a necklace or bracelet depending on the length of the chain or string(generally worn as a necklace.

The value of 1.45 carats of diamonds will depend on weather you have one single diamond or more. Do you have 145 diamonds with a total weight of 1.45 carats or 2 0.5 carat diamonds and a 0.45 carat diamond?

Large diamonds are many many times more valuable than small ones and a single 1.45 carat diamond will be worth far more than tree diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.45 carats

You may have to stretch your definition of gems if you want to find it in Ohio. From looking at some mineral maps, Flints, agates, and other varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz are up there. I see limestone, so maybe some calcite or dolomite crystals. Gypsum and Salt areas might produce some crystals also.

Any major city should have a gem and mineral club that would have better information.

they are found in Tanzania.

Opal has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on Mohs Scale

A group of pearls is titled a "string of pearls".

Amethysts are not magnetic because they are crystal.

The 70th wedding anniversary is represented by the gemstone sapphire and is known as the sapphire jubilee. The sapphire is also the birthstone for September. The gem is famous for its deep ocean-blue hue.

The sapphire is known as the blue sister of the ruby because they are made of the same material, the mineral corundum. It is the second hardest gemstone after the diamond. Red corundum is known as ruby, while all other colors are referred to as sapphire. While blue is the classic sapphire color, sapphire is actually found in a wide range of colors.

Sapphires come from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Tanzania and Australia. The United States, Cambodia, Nigeria, Kenya and China also produce some sapphires. Perhaps the most famous sources for sapphires are the Kashmir region of India, and Burma. Discovered over 100 years ago, the Kashmir sapphire has a lovely, velvety blue color prized by gem lovers. Burmese sapphires can also be fine, but like the Kashmir region, these two areas today produce very little material.

Chrysocolla is a turquoise-blue gemstone.