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    Natural vs Synthetic Gemstones, and How to Tell Them Apart
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    Natural vs Synthetic Gemstones, and How to Tell Them Apart
    Two emeralds under one lamp, identical in every way a shopper can see, separated by tens of millions of years and a single word on the tag. This guide draws... Read more
    Gemstone Clarity Explained, Inclusion by Inclusion
    Gemstone Clarity Explained, Inclusion by Inclusion
    Every gemstone keeps a record of how it grew, written in silk, needles and healed fractures. This guide reads gemstone clarity the way a jeweler reads it, naming the three... Read more
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    Gemstone Color, and How to Read It Properly
    Gemstone Color, and How to Read It Properly
    Two sapphires can share a birth certificate and sell for ten times apart, and the gap is almost always color. This gemstone color guide reads it the way a jeweler... Read more
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    Gemstone Hardness, and How Long a Stone Really Lasts
    Gemstone Hardness, and How Long a Stone Really Lasts
    Every stone in a jewelry box is quietly keeping score. Hardness ranks scratch resistance from 1 to 10, and it explains why one stone still shines after forty years while... Read more
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    Emerald: The Gemstone of Growth, Renewal, and Timeless Elegance
    Emerald: The Gemstone of Growth, Renewal, and Timeless Elegance
    Few gemstones carry the living vitality of an emerald. The May birthstone and stone of renewal has captivated queens, philosophers, and jewelers for five millennia. This complete guide covers emerald's... Read more
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    Birthstones by Month: Your Complete Guide to Every Stone
    Birthstones by Month: Your Complete Guide to Every Stone
    Every month of the year has a stone with a story. From January's deep garnet to December's icy blue topaz, this complete guide covers all twelve birthstones — their history,... Read more
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