Jewelry has been incorporating more and more precious stones unknown for most people, even, one could say that their color and appearance are mingled with existing gems, such as the emerald, the ruby or the diamond. In this opportunity you will learn about the uvarovite, a beautiful green mineral that is becoming more and more […]
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Jul
Jul
Among the abominations of Greek mythology, it is Medusa, a monster from the underworld, whose hair were snakes and who looked at her eyes could be petrified in seconds. Her name means guardian and according to the literature of the 20th century, women used to say that Medusa was a symbol of feminine power, fury […]
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Nov
Nov
Precious stones are a true gift from nature, but many forget that they come from the bowels of the planet. Each of these stones has its particular charm, color and value in the jewelry market. The sapphire is one of these gems, with its characteristic blue color, and it is considered one of the four […]
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Nov
Nov
Nature does not stop surprising, especially when it comes to stones, because it is impressive the amount of gems that it produces. However, one of the most curious or characteristic details is that they have existed for thousands of years. Such is the case of the zircon, one of the most interesting gemstones and, at […]
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Nov
Nov
When talking about precious jewels, the first thing that comes to mind are diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. In the same way it happens if one talks about precious stones and their price. However, there are also incredibly beautiful gems of which little is known and which could be as or more expensive than those […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the rarest minerals that exist is the Serendibite, which was discovered in the year 1902 in Sri Lanka by Dunil Palitha Gunasekera. Its curious name comes from the ancient Arabic spoken in Sri Lanka, and from the term Serendib, because this was the name given to Ceylon. The Serendibite, in general, is a […]
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Jul
Jul
When talking about the solar stone, lovers and specialists argue in gemology that the sun’s rays were trapped in it. It comes from the family of feldspars and is also known by the name of adventurous feldspar, since some specimens have inclusions of light, which produce a brilliant glow of a precious stone. Know the […]
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May
May
Used by ancient peoples such as the Egyptians, Romans, Phoenicians and Vikings, the jet has withstood the passage of time, still being used, these days, thanks to the ability to absorb bad energies that may affect the person who carries it in the body. Due to its mysterious nature and electrical properties, it has always […]
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Apr
Apr
The amethyst is an intense purple quartz that degrades until it becomes transparent according to the amount of iron it has. It is a mineral that turns out to be vulnerable to heat but resistant to acids, its color can vary depending on the amount of heat applied on it, it can become light purple, […]
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Apr
Apr
Since ancient times, the art of jewelry has served from precious stones offered us by nature, the chrysocolla, is no exception. The jewels have been used as personal adornments and a symbol of religious beliefs or of the social position of who wear them. However, within the family of precious stones, the chrysocolla is one […]