Serra Gaucha Citrine - Looking for color?
Ranking seventh on the Mohs scale of hardness, this Brazilian stone is great for Everday (Collection) wear! If you are in to bright,...
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Bella Gem
Aug 1, 20201 min
Amethyst....Rose De France or Lusaka?
So, everyone seems to know what typical amethyst is....dark purple, gemstones that radiate a brilliant luster that yells 'royalty'! But,...
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Bella Gem
Jul 29, 20201 min
KYANITE...A Royal Blue
Kyanite is an unusual and rare gem. Its hardness varies from 4 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. Kyanite deposits can be found in many locations...
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Bella Gem
Jul 29, 20201 min
Spinel...A Hidden Gem!
Spinel has been around for thousands of years and natural Spinel has always been a rare and gorgeous gem! At one point, prior to modern...
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Bella Gem
Jul 29, 20201 min
Zircon....It Is NOT Cubic Zirconia!
So, quite often I hear "oh zircon....that's fake!" This could not be further from the truth. Is cubic zirconia fake....YES! Is Zircon...
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Bella Gem
Jul 19, 20201 min
Sphene Gemstone
Sphene is the name given to this gemstone due to the mineral Titanite. It is known for its exceptional dispersion, resulting in brilliant...
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Jul 19, 20202 min
Rubies- Natural and Treated
Ruby gems are inherently expensive. It is no wonder people are a bit hesitant to purchase as they are forking out a lot of dough to get...
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Bella Gem
Jul 19, 20201 min
Diamond Irradiation (IR)-Is it common?
Irradiation intensifies or changes a diamond’s color and is the only diamond treatment that exists in nature as well as in laboratory...
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Bella Gem
Jul 19, 20201 min
Russian Charoite - Royal Lavender
Charoite is a fairly young but not prevalent gemstone, found in Russia. It was named after the Charo river and is also called 'royal...
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Bella Gem
Jul 19, 20201 min
Serra Gaucha Citrine Anyone?
Ranking seventh on the Mohs scale of hardness, this Brazilian stone is great for Everyday (Collection) wear! If you are in to bright,...
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Bella Gem
Jul 19, 20201 min
Shattuckite??
Shattuckite is relatively rare. It was first discovered in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona, specifically the Shattuck Mine (hence the...
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Bella Gem
Jul 19, 20201 min
What on Earth is Ceruleite?
Ceruleite A little-known gem material of truly exquisite blue color. Fine, solid, cuttable pieces are quite rare. Ceruleite is mainly...
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