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Citrine, is as warm as a Van Gogh painting of sunflowers. The name Citrine comes from an old French word, "citrin", meaning lemon. One of the more rare forms of quartz, this gemstone...
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latest Oct 28, 2009
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All of Nature’s splendour seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine Opals: fire and lightnings, all the colours of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Australia is the classical...
by Deanamichelle
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latest Sep 29, 2009
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Apologise for my latness with this challenge . Hve been up to my ears in student enrollment and start of my own studies.
But i now see a light at the end of the tunnel with a week in the Algarve next...
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latest Sep 10, 2009
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This gem comes not in one but in all shades of blue, from the deep blue of the evening sky to the shining mid-blue of a lovely summer's day which casts its spell over us. However, this...
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latest Aug 26, 2009
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Amber is actually fossil tree resin, which is appreciated for its color and beauty. Good quality amber is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewelry. Although not mineralized, it is...
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latest Aug 14, 2009
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The vivid green of the peridot, with just a slight hint of gold, is the ideal gemstone colour to go with that light summer wardrobe. No wonder – since the peridot is the gemstone of the summer month...
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latest Aug 3, 2009
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If you gaze deep into a crystal ball, you will see a versatile gemstone, one of the most popular gems on earth. Beautiful quartz, the 'rock crystal' used in ancient times to make crystal...
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latest Jul 27, 2009
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Lapis lazuli is a gemstone of the kind that might have come straight out of the Arabian Nights: a deep blue with golden inclusions of pyrites which shimmer like little stars.
This opaque,...
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latest Jul 15, 2009
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Thnks for supporting this group i hope you are enjoying the challenges.
Amethyst is a stunning purple stone from the Quatz family, its hues range from paler lilac to a rich deep purple shades....
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latest Jul 7, 2009
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This week we see the start of July (already?) i have therefore picked the birthstone for July the Ruby.
For thousands of years, the ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on...
by Deanamichelle
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latest Jun 28, 2009
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