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Green moonstone
Green moonstone is not as well known as rainbow or blue moonstone as it doesn't have the colour play, but it is still a
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a transparent gemstone with a remarkable colour-change property: it appears leaf green in daylight and
Gemstone Treatments
The majority of gemstones on the market are routinely enhanced using a range of treatments. You should be aware of the
Iris Agate/Rainbow Agate
An iridescent variety of agate - when silced into thin sections it exhibits all the colours of the spectrum.
Carving Your Own Gemstones
Gem carving and engraving has been performed since ancient times - jade has been carved decoratively in China for the
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be
Tugtupite
According to Inuit legend, tugtupite possesses a special power. In the presence of lovers it will glow