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Gemstone Profiles
Alexandrite
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Diopside
Emerald
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
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Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Smoky Quartz
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
Stories involving a single type of gems
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 Light Blue Gemstones: Calm...
As with green, I've seperated out light and dark blue due to them having such different feelings, and as such words associated with them. You can read about dark blue...
Colour Psychology of Light Blue Gemstones: Calm...
As with green, I've seperated out light and dark blue due to them having such different feelings, and as such words associated with them. You can read about dark blue...
Heliodor Myths and Legends: The Golden Gem of L...
Heliodor shimmers like golden daylight captured in crystal form. But unlike its famous beryl cousins, emerald and aquamarine, heliodor doesn’t appear in ancient texts or grand old myths. Why? Because for...
Heliodor Myths and Legends: The Golden Gem of L...
Heliodor shimmers like golden daylight captured in crystal form. But unlike its famous beryl cousins, emerald and aquamarine, heliodor doesn’t appear in ancient texts or grand old myths. Why? Because for...
10 Interesting Facts About Heliodor Gemstones
Heliodor may not be as instantly recognisable as emerald or aquamarine, but this golden member of the beryl family holds its own when it comes to beauty and intrigue. With...
10 Interesting Facts About Heliodor Gemstones
Heliodor may not be as instantly recognisable as emerald or aquamarine, but this golden member of the beryl family holds its own when it comes to beauty and intrigue. With...
Heliodor Crystal Meaning: Golden Light and Empo...
Heliodor is the yellow variety of beryl, whose name comes from the Greek for gift of the sun. True to its name, this golden crystal is often associated with warmth,...
Heliodor Crystal Meaning: Golden Light and Empo...
Heliodor is the yellow variety of beryl, whose name comes from the Greek for gift of the sun. True to its name, this golden crystal is often associated with warmth,...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Heliodor: Golden Beryl fo...
Heliodor is the sunny member in the beryl family, radiating golden light in shades ranging from soft lemon to deep honey. Its name means “gift of the sun,” and for...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Heliodor: Golden Beryl fo...
Heliodor is the sunny member in the beryl family, radiating golden light in shades ranging from soft lemon to deep honey. Its name means “gift of the sun,” and for...
Gemstones in The Book of The Dead: Ancient Egyp...
Ancient Egyptians held strong beliefs about the afterlife, viewing death not as an end but as a transition to a new existence. To ensure a smooth journey, they filled tombs...
Gemstones in The Book of The Dead: Ancient Egyp...
Ancient Egyptians held strong beliefs about the afterlife, viewing death not as an end but as a transition to a new existence. To ensure a smooth journey, they filled tombs...