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Learning Center
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| Welcome to our
education and information site map. From this page you can navigate throughout
our site to find the most comprehensive jewelry related information online,
including information on gemstones with their corresponding charts and
descriptions, pictures, history. You are also invited to check out the latest
jewelry news and articles.
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Jewelry is made of specific metals
such as gold, platinum, silver, copper, brass, gun-metal, and some inorganic
materials like wood, plastic, glass, shells, corals, etc. Since ancient times,
jewelry has been worn on various parts of the body .
Below you'll find "must know" facts to help you make the right decision when
shopping for jewelry. This includes the current NY Spot prices, descriptions
and helpful suggestions on the care and cleaning of jewelry, gemstones and
precious metals like gold, silver and platinum. |
| Gemstone Education |
Agate,
a mellow master healer
Alexandrite, the gem
that changes color
Amber, nature's time capsule
Bloodstone, a gem
reflecting the sun
Beryl, the gem that opens your
eyes
Carnelian, the
warm-colored gem
Chrysoberyl, a
supernatural stone
Chalcedony, the
metamorphic stone.
Iolite, the gem of the
Vikings
Jade, the royal gemstone of
China
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Lapis
Lazuli, a mystical blue stone
Jasper, a favorite gem of the
past
Moonstone, a magical
brilliant glow
Onyx, the background gem
Quartz, the most common gem
Spinel, the great impostor of
gems
Tanzanite, sapphire's
competitor
Tourmaline, the natural
healer
Zircon, the diamond imitator
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Gemstones associated with the
specific months of the year are called birthstones. Birthstones have been
thought to bring luck, prosperity and good health to their wearers for
centuries.
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About Modern Birthstones
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