In today s market there are literally hundreds of gemstones to choose from. A few noncrystalline materials of organic origin such as pearl and amber also are classified as gemstones. Toll free usa canada only. All about diamonds diamond a collection of photos articles facts maps and graphs about diamonds. Similar distinctions are made in other cultures in modern use the precious stones are diamond ruby sapphire and emerald with all other gemstones being semi precious.
The traditional classification in the west which goes back to the ancient greeks begins with a distinction between precious and semi precious. The list of gemstones below will discuss the difference between a precious stone and a semi precious stone as well as guide you to where the gemstone treatments are discussed. It is also the only gemstone that can come to earth from outer space. Gemstone any of various minerals highly prized for beauty durability and rarity. Green and brown gems from india and brazil tend to be in the bronzite composition range.
Pietersite is a stone with swirling blue gold or red colour bands naturally cemented with quartz. English speaking customer support only. Gemstone names with pictures click on any gem to get detailed information prices photos and videos. Amber the fossilized hardened resin of the pine tree is one of the few gemstones of organic origin. Green gemstones emerald peridot jade tsavorite chrome diopside chrysoprase more.
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Almandine garnet pyrope amber. The brown and green gems from tanzania are enstatites as are the brownish green stones from sri lanka. Most amber is found in the baltic where it formed about 50 million years ago. This distinction reflects the rarity of the respective stones in ancient times as. Of the more than 2 000 identified natural minerals fewer than 100 are used as gemstones and only 16 have achieved importance.Shop natural loose gems at affordable prices sapphire emerald ruby topaz birthstones crystals more gemselect. Here you will find a comprehensive list of gemstones that we sell here on gem rock auctions. Shop natural loose gems at affordable prices sapphire emerald ruby topaz birthstones crystals more gemselect. Almandine garnet pyrope amber. Pietersite is a stone with swirling blue gold or red colour bands naturally cemented with quartz.
Here you will find a comprehensive list of gemstones that we sell here on gem rock auctions. The traditional classification in the west which goes back to the ancient greeks begins with a distinction between precious and semi precious. In today s market there are literally hundreds of gemstones to choose from.
