{"id":353678,"date":"2019-12-23T17:51:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T17:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/?p=353678"},"modified":"2024-10-22T19:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T18:54:29","slug":"gemstone-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/gemstone-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A-Z of Gemstones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Agate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Agate\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A banded form of quartz covered in unique and distinctive patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edwardian
Edwardian Banded Grey Agate Egg Pendant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Georgian
Georgian 15ct Gold & Agate Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Large
Large Georgian Fortress Agate Rectangular Brooch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Amazonite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Amazonite\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A semi-opaque stone that was used extensively by the Egyptians. It is known as ‘the stone of courage’ and is said to have received its name from the female Amazonian warriors who worshiped the moon goddess, Diana. It allegedly got its name after being discovered near the Amazon River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
Art Deco Silver, Marcasite, Citrine & Amazonite Pendant by Theodor Fahrner<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Silver, Amazonite & Marcasite Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Silver, Marcasite, Smokey Quartz & Amazonite Bracelet by Theodor Fahrner<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Amber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Amber\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A translucent, fossilised resin that comes in a range of colours including yellows, reds, whites, blacks and blues. When rubbed, amber produces static electricity. The best quality amber is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Silver
Silver Amber Fishes Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Silver
Silver & Two Colour Baltic Amber Bracelet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Silver & Faceted Amber Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Amethyst<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Amethyst\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular gemstones, which has long been considered valuable. Amethysts range in colour from light to dark purple; the deeper purple stones are considered to be the finest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edwardian
Edwardian Amethyst & Diamond Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold & Amethyst Pear Shaped Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"15ct
15ct Gold Amethyst & Natural Split Pearls Bangle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Aquamarine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Aquamarine\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A transparent light blue or sea-green gemstone. Today, blue aquamarines are more highly valued, but this was not always the case. Large aquamarines are relatively common and the best ones come from Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"18ct
18ct White Gold, Aquamarine & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Aquamarine
Aquamarine & Natural Pearl Gold Festoon Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bloodstone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Bloodstone\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A dark green variety of chalcedony that is splattered with reddish-brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"9ct
9ct Gold & Oval Bloodstone Signet Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"19th
19th Century Signet Ring set with a Bloodstone Intaglio with Grapes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Victorian 18ct Gold Signet Ring with a Bloodstone Intaglio of a Peacock & Crown<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carnelian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Carnelian\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The red, orange, or amber variety of Chalcedony. It is often a solid colour, but banded examples also occur, in which case it is jointly classified as both agate and carnelian. Carnelian once held greater value than it does today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Victorian
Victorian 18ct Gold Signet Ring set with a Carnelian<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Silver, Carnelian & Marcasite Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Early
Early 20th Century Gold & Carnelian Signet Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Carnelian Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Chalcedony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Chalcedony\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A family of minerals that is often milky to grey to bluish in colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"9ct
9ct Gold & Blue Chalcedony Round Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Silver & Blue & Green Chalcedony Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Chalcedony & Rock Crystal S\u00fbret\u00e9 Pin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chrysoprase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Chrysoprase\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ranges from a light, minty-green to a deep apple-green and is a green version of chalcedony. The unique, rich colour of chrysoprase derives from its origins, in nickel-rich areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Regency
Regency 18ct Gold Diamond & Chrysoprase Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Green
Green Crysoprase 14ct Gold Art Deco Bracelet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Chrysoprase & Rock Crystal 9ct Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chrysoberyl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Chrysoberyl\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A hard stone that ranges in colour from yellow to brown to green. Alexandrite and cat\u2019s eye are both notable types of chrysoberyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edwardian
Edwardian Alexandrite Tie Pin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Natural Colour Change Alexandrite & Diamond Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold, Cats Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Tie Pin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Citrine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Citrine\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Citrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Victorian
Victorian Gold & Citrine Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Citrine & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold Fringe Necklace set with Citrines & Rock Crystal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Coral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Coral\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An organic gem, consisting mostly of calcium carbonate, deposited by tiny sea creatures called polyps living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Regency
Regency 18ct Gold, Coral & Turquoise Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Georgian
Georgian 23 Strand Coral Necklace with 18ct Gold Clasp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Victorian
Victorian 9ct Gold Coral & Natural Split Pearl Marquise Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Coral Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Diamond\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or \u2018fancy\u2019) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use to discern a stone\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Large
Large Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Rectangular Brooch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Platinum & Diamond Festoon Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Diamond Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Emerald<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Emerald\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin\u2019) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl group of stones, which form as large, six-sided crystals. Emeralds were long thought to have healing powers, especially for eyesight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Emerald & Diamond Step Cut Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Large
Large 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Garnet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Garnet\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Describes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, including green, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, \u2018garnet\u2019 tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edwardian
Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Large Oval Garnet Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Cabochon
Cabochon Garnet & Rose Diamond Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Victorian
Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Rose Diamond Brooch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Garnet Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Jade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jade\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A semi-precious stone that ranges in colour. Translucent jade is more highly valued than opaque jade. Jade is often cabochon cut. Stones with imperfections are usually carved. Two different minerals are known as jade: jadeite and nephrite. The Chinese have prized jade for thousands of years and regard it as having medicinal properties when worn or ingested as a powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"14ct
14ct Gold Jade Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Jade & Diamond Buddha Brooch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Natural Jade & Gold Round Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Jade Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Jasper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jasper\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An opaque variety of chalcedony and is brown, yellow, or reddish, but may be used to describe other opaque colours like dark or mottled green, orange, and black. Jasper is almost always multicoloured and patterned in a unique way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Georgian
Georgian Jasper & 9ct Gold Seal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Scottish
Scottish 15ct Gold, Bloodstone, Agate & Jasper Garter Tie Pin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Victorian
Victorian Scottish Silver, Jasper & Grey Agate Brooch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Jasper Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kunzite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Kunzite\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A transparent pink, light pink or light purple gemstone that resembles rose quartz and has recently gained popularity. Kunzite is also called the ‘evening stone’, because it tends to fade in bright light. It is usually used as a large stone and is easily chipped. Small stones of kunzite are difficult to cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18ct White Gold, Kunzite & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Diamond & Kunzite Heart Shaped Pendant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Kunzite Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Labradorite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Labradorite\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A fairly abundant greyish mineral that shows brilliant flashes of colour (usually green, blue or red) after it is polished – a phenomenon called ‘labradorescence’. Labradorite is usually cut with a flat surface in order to highlight the flashes of colour. Labradorite was originally found along the coast of Labrador; it is also found in Newfoundland and other parts of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"18ct
18ct Gold & Labradorite Baby Turtles Coming out of Their Shells Cufflinks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco 15ct Gold Egyptian Revival Labradorite Scarab Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Large
Large Labradorite Bug Brooch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Labradorite Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lapis Lazuli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Lapis<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An historically popular deep blue opaque gemstone. Lapis Lazuli is chiefly composed of the mineral lazurite and is often flecked with gold pyrite, giving each stone a unique mysticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Lapis & Diamond Rectangular Cufflinks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Victorian
Victorian 22ct Gold Lapis Lazuli & Rose Diamond Eternity Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"14ct
14ct Gold & Lapis Signet Ring With Intaglio of Crest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Malachite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Malachite\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An opaque semi-precious stone with layers of deep green and light green, usually found in copper mines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Victorian
Victorian 18ct Gold & Malachite Carved Monkey Pendant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Mexican
Mexican Silver & Malachite Collar by the Monteros Workshop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Gold
Gold & Malachite Oval Cufflinks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Malachite Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Moonstone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Moonstone\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Named for its ethereal glow that mimics moonlight. This unique play of light and colour is known as ‘adularescence’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edwardian
Edwardian Key to the Door 15ct Gold Brooch set with Natural Split Pearls with a Moonstone Heart Shaped Drop<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold, Moonstone & Natural Pearls Festoon Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 18ct Gold Marquise Shaped Diamond & Moonstone Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Moonstone Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Onyx<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Onyx\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A semi-precious stone that is black and white, generally arranged in layers. It is a form of agate with parallel banding. Onyx is a type of chalcedony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Victorian
Victorian 18ct Gold, Onyx, Natural Pearl & Rose Diamond Oval Pendant with Locket Back<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Round Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Onyx & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Onyx Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Opal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Opal\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A semi-precious stone that is luminous and iridescent, frequently showing flashes of spectral colour, an effect known as ‘play of colour’. There are three major types of opals: common opal, precious opal (white or black, with ‘play of colour’) and fire opal (a milky stone that is orange to red in colour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
Art Deco 18ct Gold, Black Opal & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Platinum Diamond & Opal Pendant on Platinum Chain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Fire
Fire Opal & Diamond Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Peridot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Peridot\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some peridots date back to the Pharaohs! It is a light green to olive-green gemstone. The most sought after colour is deep olive-green with a slight yellowish tint. Deeper olive-green stones are of higher value than their lighter green counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edwardian
Edwardian 18ct Gold, Peridot & Rose Diamond Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"18ct
18ct Gold Peridot & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Peridot & Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant on Gold Chain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Peridot Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pearl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Pearl\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Organic gems grown within oysters, formed when a foreign object has made its way into the shell. The mollusc secretes nacre and as thousands of layers of nacre coat the intruder, a pearl is formed. The most valuable pearls are perfectly symmetrical, large, naturally produced, and have a shimmering pearly lustre. Pearls may be natural or cultured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshwater pearls are cultivated in molluscs, not oysters. They are generally elongated in shape and have a milky translucent appearance. Mother of pearl is the iridescent coating on the inside of oyster shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Quartz\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common and varied minerals on earth. It produces many gemstone types. Amethyst and citrine are the most popular and valuable gem varieties of quartz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/a>
Gold Quartz Miner\u2019s Ring<\/a>
<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>
19th Century Gold Rush 18ct Gold Signet Ring set with Gold Quartz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rose Quartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Rose<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Has a soft, rosy colour, ranging from light to medium pink. The relative abundance of rose quartz means large gemstones can be cut from it. It is pretty, but the least valued of the pink gemstones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Austrian
Austrian Rose Quartz & Silver Easter Egg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco Silver, Onyx & Rose Quartz Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Pair of Amethyst & Rose Quartz, Amethyst & Rock Crystal Acorn Hatpins in Original Case<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Rose Quartz Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ruby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Ruby\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The most famed and fabled red gemstone, distinguished by its vibrant red colour. It is a sought after precious gem due to its durability, lustre and rarity. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum. Ruby is essentially a red sapphire, since ruby and sapphire share all properties excluding colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Large
Large 18ct White Gold, Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"18ct
18ct White & Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Art
Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Ruby Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sapphire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Sapphire\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A precious, hard gemstone that ranges in colour from blue to pink, to yellow to green to a variety of other colours. Sapphires are related to rubies and are often heat-treated to improve their colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
Art Deco 18ct White & Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Victorian
Victorian 18ct Gold & Sapphire Five Stone Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire & Rose Diamond Drop Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Sapphire Jewellery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Smoky Quartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Smoky<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The brown “smoky” variety of quartz. It ranges in colour from light greyish brown to deep black. Smoky quartz can be opaque, but is usually transparent to translucent. Smoky quartz is very common and has only recently become popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Theodor
Theodor Farhner Silver Gilt \u200b& Smoky Quartz Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"18ct
18ct Gold Smoky Quartz & Cabochon Sapphire Cufflinks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Ornate
Ornate Smoky Quartz & Marcasite Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Spinel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Spinel\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Best known for its deep red variety that resembles a ruby. The two were not separated until the late 19th century when many famous old ‘rubies’ were discovered to be spinel. A famous example is the Black Prince\u2019s ruby mounted at the centre of the Crown Jewels which turned out to be a huge, uncut spinel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"18ct
18ct Gold, Platinum, Natural Pink Spinel & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Red Spinel & Diamond Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Victorian 18ct Gold, Diamond and Pink Spinel Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tanzanite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Tanzanite\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A deep blue to violet gem. Since its relatively recent discovery in 1967, it has become a mainstream and popular gemstone, and is used extensively in jewellery. To date, tanzanite is found only in the Arusha region of the African country of Tanzania. It is often heat-treated in order to produce a deeper blue-violet colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant on Chain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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18ct Gold Tanzanite \u200b& Diamond Cluster Earrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Topaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Topaz\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular gemstones. The most valuable colours of topaz are Imperial Topaz; a golden orange-yellow and the dark pinkish-red and orange-red colours. The deeper the colour the greater the value. Topaz is widely associated with its blue incarnation which has only become widely available during the last century as a product of irradiation and heat treating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18ct Gold, Rectangular Topaz & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian Pink Topaz & Diamond Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"18ct
18ct Gold, Topaz & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tourmaline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Tourmaline\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Possesses the greatest colour range of any gemstone which varies from different angles – the lighter colours are more valuable than the darker colours. It ranges in colour from pink to green to red to purple to blue-green to colourless to black. Mined in Brazil, The Ural mountains in Russia, Namibia, Sri Lanka, and California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Edwardian 14ct Gold, Diamond & Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Cluster Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold, Green Tourmaline & Natural Split Pearls Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Diamond & Natural Split Pearl Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Turquoise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Turquoise\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Significant to a number of cultures worldwide and particularly among Persian and Native American civilizations, turquoise is renowned for its intense turquoise-blue colour and is the only gemstone to have a colour named after it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Edwardian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Turquoise & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Victorian
Victorian 18ct Gold, Turquoise Enamel, Natural Split Pearl, Ruby & Rose Diamond Snake Necklace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Regency
Regency 15ct Gold, Coral & Turquoise Forget me Not Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zircon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Zircon\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A lustrous gemstone that comes in colours ranging from golden brown to red to violet to blue. Pure zircon is colourless, but most zircon stones are brown. Zircon stones can be heat-treated to become blue or colourless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Deco 18ct Gold Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Edwardian
Edwardian 15ct Gold, Blue Zircon & Natural Split Pearl Bracelet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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18ct White Gold Triangular Zircon & Diamond Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Agate A banded form of quartz covered in unique and distinctive patterns. Amazonite A semi-opaque stone that was used extensively by the Egyptians. It is known as ‘the stone of courage’ and is said to have received its name from the female Amazonian warriors who worshiped the moon goddess, Diana. It allegedly got its name […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":435026,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[521,6982],"tags":[3776],"class_list":{"7":"category-jewellery-school","8":"category-school-essentials","9":"tag-gemstones"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353678"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=353678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353678\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=353678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=353678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=353678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}