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One of the rarest occurring gemstones of the world, red beryl is a beautiful deep red stone desired by many. Even though the stone was discovered decades back, its production and distribution have not been established compared to other gemstones. Two decades ago, the spectacular gem-quality red beryl was found at the Ruby Violet mine in the…

Where is Opal Mined? Opal is undoubtedly the most diverse, unique and beautiful birthstone associated with the month of October. Unlike most gemstones, it does not have a defined crystalline structure as it takes on many shapes and colors. This gemstone is known for its unique color combination, which acts as its bar code that…

Red beryl, often called red emerald, is a rare, exquisite deep red, maroon gemstone that is often confused with a ruby. In reality, the two stones are entirely different from one another and each requires different conditions for its formation. Both stones have their own individual chemical formulae, incisions, structure and specific mining conditions. However, a…

Silver is not only a rare, shiny and highly lustrous metal, but just like gold and platinum, it is resistant to corrosion. It can stay rust and tarnish-free for long periods of time. Since silver is highly malleable, it can be bended and shaped easily to create timeless and everlasting jewelry and show pieces. Silver…

It is no secret that of all metals, gold is considered to be the most reliable and luxurious for making jewelry. It’s not just the shine and luster of this metal that makes it attractive, but the fact that it doesn’t tarnish, rust or corrode is another reason that gold jewelry is an everlasting and timeless…

Red beryl is one of the rarest occurring gemstones of the world. It is said to be the rarest variety of the beryl family, whose better-known types include aquamarine and emerald. The red beryl gemstone takes its deep cherry red color from trace amounts of manganese involved in the formation process. According to a survey conducted by…

Turquoise is an opaque mineral deposit typically found in shades of bright blues, greens, and yellows – if not a mix of all three. The stones are common to arid regions across Iran, Egypt, China, Afghanistan, Chile, northern India, and the United States, occurring naturally as copper and aluminum phosphates with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O.…

Earthly precious metals have been forged into existence due to supernova explosions. While the exact origins of silver are a contested topic, it is believed by scientists that the creation of heavy metals like silver and gold were formed by nuclear fusion and extreme pressure conditions caused by the explosion of massive stars. Silver has…

Rarer than a diamond, red beryl, sometimes called a red emerald, is an exquisite deep red stone with a pinkish undertone. The stone possesses unmatched beauty; it is often confused with a ruby due to its similar color and visual appearance.  In reality, these two precious stones are entirely different from one another. The two…

Silver is a shiny and lustrous metal with a long history of being used as currency and jewelry for its shine and beauty that can rival gold. This metal is found in the earth’s crust in its pure form as an alloy with other metals and minerals, and it has been mined since 500 BC;…