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How to Tell If a Ruby Is Real: 6 Reliable Tests
A real ruby is genuine corundum colored by chromium, but "real" actually covers four different categories: natural, treated,…
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Jade Gemstone: 8 Facts That Explain Why Not All “Jade” Is the Same
"Jade" isn't actually one mineral, it's a shared common name for two chemically and structurally different minerals, jadeite…
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Emerald Gemstone: 8 Facts Every May Birthstone Lover Should Know
If you are shopping for a May birthday or seeking the ultimate green gemstone to mark a traditional…
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Does Moissanite Get Cloudy? Separating Three Different Questions
Search this question and you'll find the same answer repeated across dozens of jewelry retailer blogs, almost word…
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Rhodolite Garnet: 8 Beautiful Facts About the Rose-Purple Garnet
Rhodolite is a rose-red to purplish-red garnet formed by a natural blend of two other garnet species, pyrope…
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Spessartine Garnet: 9 Fiery Facts About the Mandarin Garnet
Spessartine is the orange member of the garnet family, colored not by dye or heat but by manganese…
Burmese Ruby Price Per Carat: What It’s Really Worth (2026)
How much is a Burmese ruby worth? The honest answer spans an enormous range, anywhere from a few…
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Amethyst Meaning: The Real History Behind This Gem’s Symbolism
Amethyst's meaning didn't start with modern crystal shops, it started with ancient Greek wine cups, medieval bishops' rings,…
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Sri Lankan Gem Heritage: The 2,000-Year Story Behind the “Island of Jewels”
Sri Lanka has been called Ratna Dweepa, the "Island of Gems," for over two thousand years ,not as…
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Spinel Buying Guide: 7 Things to Know Before You Buy
Spinel might be the best-kept secret in colored gemstones: nearly diamond-hard, almost always untreated, available in more colors…