History of sapphire stone: The sapphire word of the Greek "sappheiros" means "blue". Greeks and Romans used sapphires from Sri Lanka in the fifth century BCE. The Egyptians venerated and considered the sapphire stone as sacred and revealing justice and truth and the Persians thought that the blue of the sky was the result of its reflections. For the Catholic Church, the sapphire stone is a symbol of purity, and the cardinals wore it in a ring on…

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In the precious stones trade, the gemological laboratory plays an increasingly important role. The reputable merchant wants to be sure he correctly describes his items, and many buyers want to be assured of an identification report from a respected gemology laboratory. Gemstones labs help keep the gem industry honest, as buyers and sellers know that gemstones are subject to possible testing at any time.

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Loose gemstone has gained popularity over the years. Sapphire is one of the hardest minerals. It gets it's name from sapphirus which is Latin for blue. Sapphire is available in different categories each having its unique qualities and uses.

There are those sapphire with star like spectacle. The star can appear in colors such as blue, pink and black. The Thai…

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Amethyst stone:

Amethyst is the most popular stone of the quartz family. His name in Greek means "without drunkenness" because the water that was poured into amethyst cups took on the color of the wine. Amethyst is also considered a traditional stone among bishops and other religious figures. It is said to contribute to the proper functioning of the nervous system and to prevent insomnia.…

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There are many stones which you can buy to improve on your look. People also buy stones to enjoy it's amazing uses. One of the popular stones is the natural rainbow moonstone.



The rainbow moonstone is known as labradorite. It has similar properties with the true moonstone. Both stones also have the same powers. They both have an internal glow. There are some people who believe that wearing the rainbow moonstone brings luck.







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There are many gemstones such as carnelian, cz diamond, and Ethiopian opal that are worn for their beauty or benefits. The white sapphire is a gemstone you can wear for it's different purposes. The gemstone is colorless and is for people whose birth month is September. Here are some of the common purposes of the gemstone.

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There are many gemstones such as carnelian, cz diamond, and Ethiopian opal that are worn for their beauty or benefits. The white sapphire is a gemstone you can wear for it's different purposes. The gemstone is colorless and is for people whose birth month is September. Here are some of the common purposes of the gemstone.

 Healing power…

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The gemstones also called as ornamental stones are obtained from stones and are available in beads of all colors, sizes and shapes. They will fit perfectly into your ethnic or baroque creations. They are available in the color of red, blue, yellow etc. There are also violet gemstones available in the…

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Sapphire is available in a wide variety of forms and not only the blue one. Each color has its unique properties and patterns. All semi precious gemstones are loved for the wisdom they provide. The stone brings intuition,  honors the higher mind, and brings self mastery. It has been worn for many years for good fortune, protection and its spiritual insight. They are symbols of wise judgment and strength.…

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Gems, precious stones, or are precious or semi-precious stones usually mined from rocks. Once cut and polished, they are used in the manufacture of jewelry and ornaments. Gems are usually hard and durable; the level of durability of a jewel is an important element when deciding on its use. In general, the value of a jewel varies according to its purity and rarity. Gems usually come in different colors such as red, blue, violet, green, pink and…

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On hearing the word "sapphire," most people imagine a dark blue gemstone. But do you know that there is black sapphire? Many people do not know that such a stone really exists.

A gem with multiple shades:

Sapphire is the popular name for one of the varieties of mineral corundum.

Due to the presence of other chemical elements in its…

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