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jewelry gemstone - a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; he had the gem set in a ring for his wife; she had jewels made of all the rarest stones. gem, stone. jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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Green Amethyst (Prasiolite) FAQ Green amethyst is a mineral of many names! A geologist would tell you that this gem stone is more properly called greened amethyst or prasiolite (sometimes spelled praziolite). The word Prasiolite comes from the Greek words meaning Leek Stone. It is also known as Green Quartz or (incorrectly) called lime citrine.
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- Only four gemstones in the world are classified as precious gemstones-emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. The term originates from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and Mesopotamia, where the gemstones held ceremonial and historical importance.
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- Chrysoprase stone is the most valuable variety of chalcedony. It is translucent, apple-green gemstone. The name of the mineral is derived from the Greek words chrysos meaning gold and prasos meaning leek.. Indeed, chrysoprase is usually green or bluish-green color, which is determined by nickel compounds.In Ancient Greece and Rome from chrysoprase cut beautiful cameos.he name of the mineral is derived from the Greek words chrysos meaning gold and prasos meaning leek.. Indeed, chrysoprase is usually green or bluish-green color, which is determined by nickel compounds. In Ancient Greece and Rome from chrysoprase cut beautiful cameos.
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Gemstone Meanings: Beauty, Power and More The meaning of gemstones in this category is specified to the person who is born in the month of that stone. The meaning of stones becomes tied to the very identity of the person wearing them. A deeper look into the meaning of gemstones
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Guide to Gemstones The name Citrine, which is French for “lemon”, fits well with its color range of juicy lemon yellow to a bright orangey brown. Most people choose a Citrine based on their personal preference, but some of the most sought-after Citrine gemstones have a clear, radiant yellowish to brownish red color.
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- 2 someone or something unusually desirable that new car is a real gem she's dating a real gem these days Synonyms catch, prize, jewel, pearl, plum, treasureRelated Words blessing, find, godsend, goody (or goodie), valuable, windfall; booty, loot, plunder, spoil, swag; brass ring; glory, pride; gold, jackpot, prize money, treasure troveNear Antonyms ...
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jewel in the crown Word by Word Definitions. jewelplay. : a precious stone : gem. : an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress. : one that is highly esteemed. : to adorn or equip with jewels. : to give beauty to as if with jewels : embellish.
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- Topaz - One of the most powerful gemstones, Topaz facilitates the balance of emotions and provides protection from greed. Turquoise - A gemstone steeped in lore and tradition, Turquoise is a healing and balancing stone.
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EGLUSA GEMOLOGICAL LABORATORY There are dozens of types of gemstones — including diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls — each with a unique set of physical and optical properties. GIRDLE – The narrow band around the perimeter of a polished or faceted diamond or colored gemstone.
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- 1 Key Words: USA history, riddle, earth science: cherry stone, ring with no end, baby crying, animal science: piping chicken, chicken bone, blooming, rolling, sleeping; abbreviation: cryin' (crying).
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- The idea that some gemstones are precious and others are only semi-precious is familiar to every buyer of colored stones. Precious stones-diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald-traditionally command high prices due to their extraordinary color or brilliance and extreme rarity.
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Diamond Diamond [N] [E] (Heb. yahalom ), a gem crystallized carbon, the most valued and brilliant of precious stones, remarkable for its hardness, the third precious stone in the second row on the breastplate of the high priest, ( Exodus 28:18 ; 39:11 ) and mentioned by Ezekiel, ( Ezekiel 28:13 ) among the precious stones of the king of Tyre.
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jewel a cut and polished precious stone; gem. 2. a fashioned ornament for personal adornment, especially of a precious metal set with gems. 3. a precious possession. 4. a person or thing that is treasured, esteemed, or indispensable.
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- Gemstone Meanings. Peridot. A yellow to green mineral of middle hardness, with a glassy luster. The green depends on the amount of iron contained in the stone, the most valuable ones are those of olive-green color.
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Yellow Gemstones & Minerals Apatite: Apatite is a gemstone that appears similar to tourmaline in its blue green form. It comes in yellow, green, pink, purple, violet, clear, and cat's eye. The most popular and valuable versions of Apatite are currently the blues that look like tourmaline.he 3 types Andradite are..1.)Demantoid, 2.)Melanite, and 3.) Topazolite Demantoid-the word means diamond like. It is yellow green to green in color and is the most valuable of the 3 types. Demantoid is soft enough that older gems will have facet edges that are slightly worn.
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What are precious stones? Precious stones are defined as visually appealing gemstones created from rocks or minerals. Often used for jewelry and fashion accents, this term was created in the mid-1800’s to refer to four specific stones; diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.iamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds were classified as precious stones. All other stones are classified as semi-precious stones. The distinction between precious and semi-precious stones are their rarity and their quality.
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What is my Birthstone or Birthday Stone? Get your matching Astrological sign or symbol In gemology, your birthstone is the gem which represents the month you were born. There are 12 birthstones in total, each representing a different calendar month: Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Peridot, Sapphire, Opal, Topaz, Turquoise.
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Birthstones: Discover Your Birthstone Color By Month Both topaz and citrine are the birthstones associated with the birth month of November. Topaz is the more common gemstone associated with November and comes in a variety of yellow hues. The name topaz comes from the Greek name for St. John’s Island located in the Red Sea, Topazios.
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- This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word jewel. jewel, gem, precious stone(noun) a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry. jewel, gem(verb) a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry.
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Gemstone A gemstone or gem (also called a fine gem, jewel, or a precious or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.ven the same gemstone can occur in many different colors: sapphires show different shades of blue and pink and fancy sapphires exhibit a whole range of other colors from yellow to orange-pink, the latter called  padparadscha sapphire .
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Gemstones A gemstone is any rock or mineral that could be used for ornamentation or jewelry. Gemstones usually are minerals prized for their color, beauty, rarity, and endurance. Most often, the minerals are cut and polished to bring out the natural beauty of the piece.
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- According to folklore and stories throughout history, many gemstones are thought to offer mystic healing to its wearer. The descriptions below provide insight into these legends.
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- Gemstone Names. It's a well-known fact in the jewelry industry that gemstones with difficult, confusing or obscure names are hard to sell to the average consumer. That's not a problem for our customers, who delight in the rare and unusual.ven spinel, zircon and peridot are fairly oddball names. Charming and evocative names like moonstone, fire opal and aquamarine actually seem to be in the minority. It seems as if the gemstone industry forgot to hire a marketing person.
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What are Some Different Types of Gemstones? Alternately types of gemstones may be classed by how they are made. Another way to classify gems is by describing them as precious, semi-precious or organic. When gemstones are identified by category, the following categories may apply: 1  Diamonds — considered the most precious stone in the world.
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Gemstone A gemstone (also called a gem, fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.