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Alexandrite
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Diopside
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Garnet
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Rose Quartz
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Sapphire
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Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
Gemstone Comparisons
Amethyst vs Purple Sapphire
Emerald vs. Peridot
Ruby vs Pink Sapphire
Sapphire vs. Spinel
Tanzanite vs Iolite
Topaz vs Aquamarine
Topaz vs Citrine
Topaz vs Clear Quartz
Gemstone Mythology & Legends
Stories involving many different types of gems
Bread of Osiris
Egyptian Book of The Dead
Eye Of Horus
Kalpavriksha The Wishing Tree
Navaratna
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Alexandrite
Amethyst
-Amethysts 'Greek' Myth
Ametrine
Aquamarine
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Diopside
Emerald
-The Emerald Tablet
-Emerald Tears of Isis
-Emeralds & the Goddess Bachue
-Lucifer's Emerald & the Holy Grail
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
Kunzite
Moonstone
Opal
Peridot
-Pele's Tears
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Smoky Quartz
Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
True Life Gemstone Stories
Jewellers Corner - General Interest & Gem Lists
General Interest
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Using Gemstone Knowledge for Marketing Jewellery
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Colour Psychology of Orange Gemstones: Warmth, ...
Welcome to the next installment in our Colour Psychology & Gemstones series! Today we’re diving into the vibrant and often underrated world of orange gemstones. Orange is joyful. Orange is...
Colour Psychology of Orange Gemstones: Warmth, ...
Welcome to the next installment in our Colour Psychology & Gemstones series! Today we’re diving into the vibrant and often underrated world of orange gemstones. Orange is joyful. Orange is...

Tourmaline Myths and Legends: The Stone of Rain...
Tourmaline, with its astonishing spectrum of colours has dazzled imaginations for centuries. No other gemstone quite captures the feeling of magic and mystery like tourmaline. Believed to hold the power...
Tourmaline Myths and Legends: The Stone of Rain...
Tourmaline, with its astonishing spectrum of colours has dazzled imaginations for centuries. No other gemstone quite captures the feeling of magic and mystery like tourmaline. Believed to hold the power...

10 Interesting Facts About Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most captivating and colourful gemstones around. Beloved by jewellers and collectors alike, it appears in nearly every colour of the rainbow and is full of...
10 Interesting Facts About Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most captivating and colourful gemstones around. Beloved by jewellers and collectors alike, it appears in nearly every colour of the rainbow and is full of...

Tourmaline Crystal Meaning: The Stone of Protec...
Tourmaline is a gemstone celebrated for its extraordinary range of colours and its powerful protective energies. Often called the "Stone of Protection," tourmaline is believed to shield the aura, promote...
Tourmaline Crystal Meaning: The Stone of Protec...
Tourmaline is a gemstone celebrated for its extraordinary range of colours and its powerful protective energies. Often called the "Stone of Protection," tourmaline is believed to shield the aura, promote...

A Jeweller’s Guide to Tourmaline: Identificatio...
Welcome to the colourful world of tourmaline! Renowned for its striking range of colours, tourmaline is one of the most diverse gemstones you can work with. Whether it’s a vivid...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Tourmaline: Identificatio...
Welcome to the colourful world of tourmaline! Renowned for its striking range of colours, tourmaline is one of the most diverse gemstones you can work with. Whether it’s a vivid...

A Jeweller’s Guide to Gemstone Terminology
When working with gemstones, knowing the right terminology is key. Whether you’re selecting stones for a new design, assessing quality, or discussing options with a supplier. This glossary covers the...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Gemstone Terminology
When working with gemstones, knowing the right terminology is key. Whether you’re selecting stones for a new design, assessing quality, or discussing options with a supplier. This glossary covers the...