Green emeralds are a variety of the gemstone beryl and have been highly prized since pre-historic times. Color - hue, tone and saturation Clarity - visibility of inclusions Cut -how well the stone is cut...
What is the difference between Real, Lab Created, and Simulated Gemstones? Real or Natural Gemstones: Real gemstones are just that, real and natural, as they were created in nature. Often natural gemstones...
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THEANTIQUARIUS A-E ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Adularescence :term applied to milky moonstones Aggregates : Minerals which form without showing their outer crystal shape Aigrette : Hair Ornament Albert :...
Aircraft Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling early trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my...
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(see The Comic Price Guide for Great Britain 2) Please vote if you find it interesting! BEEZER SUMMER SPECIAL. D.C. Thomson. Jun 1973-May 1992 Beezer Summer Specials happened relatively late in the...
Introduction While it sounds like its hungry, it's actually trying to fool you! The name Apatite comes from the Greek word "Apatao", meaning "To Deceive", as Apatite has often been confused with more...
Margaret's Gemstones and Precious Metals Guide BeJewelled has a Jewellery Department in the Cornucopia Department Store SILVER - absolutely pure silver is too soft to be realistically formed or used, so is...
Introduction Adrift in my hammock, my gaze floats off into the seamless horizon that welds the sea with the sky. Aside from the myriad of blues that envelop me, the only colour to be seen is the occasional...