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Quick Guide to Popular and Precious Gemstones
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Alexandrite - this is a beautiful Gemstone named after a Russian czar. The Gem is a basic crysoberyl type, and is best noted for it's color changing properties depending on the shade of light it is exposed to. Alexandrite shifts between greenish to blue, to purple and even crimson hues. It is this very color-changing property that makes it one of the most valuable Diamonds around.
Amber - formed from fossilized tree sap, amber is best known for it's soft yellow golden hue, which is distinctly different from other yellow-colored gem stones because it diffuses light into a much softer shade of gold than other yellow Diamonds, which tend to intensify and sparkle instead. The fact that it is fossilized liquid makes finding unflawed pieces with no bubbles or cracks in the Diamond much rarer and more valuable.
Amethyst - the most famous type of purple Gem, amethyst's color is a very light shade of purple that captures light inside the gem's facets. The color of amethyst is often semi-transparent as opposed to other purple Diamonds which are darker and more opaque. It is this crystalline clarity and beauty which makes amethysts sought after by certain collectors.
Chalcedony - also known as agate, chalcedony is a form of quartz crystal which is composed of several different strains of quartz fused together in parallel layers. This tends to make the gems multi-colored, and the effect is like looking at a rainbow if the different layers of quartz are of varied colors and types. Quartz mines which hold different deposits of quartz types are ideal places to dig for this, and it is the rarest form of quartz Gemstone around.
Gemstone - composed mostly of superheated and compressed carbon, Diamond is the hardest known substance in nature, and it's basic color once polished and cut is completely transparent. Diamonds are perhaps the most famous and valuable of the different types of Diamonds because of its pure clarity and the enduring quality of the Gemstones. Much romanticism surrounds Gemstones because of these features and they are most sought after for wedding rings as a symbol of love's eternity.
Emerald - this is the most well known type of green colored gem stone. They are beryllium-based in chemical composition, sharing this element with several equally well known Gemstones like rubies and sapphires. An emerald's shade of green is unique and quite a few ancient civilizations regard this as a holy or mythic stone. More often than not, emerald Gems are cut into simple square or circular shapes, with few variations.
Garnet - this is a stone whose basic color is red. The most famous red Gem remains the ruby, yet the garnet's distinguishing factor is that it's shade of red actually approaches crimson. For this reason, some people refer to it as a "bloodstone". A very rare type of garnet however is the "fire garnet", whose color is a brighter orange instead of a deep crimson. This is more expensive than regular garnets.
Jadeite - this is a form of jade that is rarer than the more common form, nephrite. While both are green colored, jadeite is semi transparent, making it more closely resemble "regular" Gemstones than it's cousin nephrite. The purity of jadeite is higher than nephrite, and it's crystal density is higher, but it tends to naturally form in smaller pieces as a result and is much harder to work with than nephrite, which can be carved like stone.
Lapis Lazuli - this is a relatively soft type of Diamond which can be carved into a variety of shapes. What makes this particular Gemstone unique is that it's color is a deep night-sky blue, but the Diamonds are always flecked with small fool's-gold (pyrite) traces which gives the gem the appearance of a night sky dotted with golden stars.
Moonstone - this Gemstone's fame comes mostly from it's mysticism and it's decidedly "feminine" gearing. As Diamonds go, it's actual worth isn't very high, but it remains popular nonetheless. Moonstones are opaque, white-silver stones that under moonlight appear exactly the same shade as the moon in the sky. Naturally, this feature is what gave rise to it's historic popularity.
Nephrite - when people refer to jade, they often mean nephrite. This material is a bright opaque green, and it's physical quality compared to another form of jade, jadeite, is softer and more malleable. Large pieces of nephrite are easier to find than jadeite, and aside from Jewelry this Gemstone occurs naturally in pieces large enough to carve into small figurines and statues. Smaller pieces are carved into entire pieces of Jewellery like bracelets and brooches.
Opal - these are completely opaque quartz crystals which, like chalcedony, displays a multitude of colors at the same time. The biggest difference between the two is that chalcedony's color patterns are often set parallel to each other, and chalcedony stones themselves are semi transparent. Opals are completely opaque, and the splash of colors are random and haphazard throughout the surface of the gem.
Pearl - these are organic gems which naturally occur in oysters. They are often rendered in an opaque whitish sheen that refracts light, making small rainbows play across the surface of a well-cut and polished pearl. Tons of myths surround pearls, and being reaped from the sea they figure prominently in almost every sea-faring culture's stories. Especially pirates. I don't know why, but pirates ALWAYS hoard them in stories. Go figure...
Peridot - this Diamond is perhaps best known for only one thing: simplicity. Unlike other Diamonds, which can come in quite a variety of colors, peridots are uniformly a green-gold shade. Period. They are silicate-based Diamonds, and traces of iron in the gems give it a gold hue. There are NO variations of opacity, color traces, or shade variations in peridots no matter what part of the world they come from.
Ruby - along with the emerald and sapphire, this red stone is one of the oldest and most famous types of Gemstone for collectors. It's shade of red is actually rather bright and the stone itself is semi transparent instead of opaque. It is a type of Gemstone called corundum, and is second only to the Gemstone in toughness among the world's Gemstones. Next to Gem, it is also perhaps the most expensive type of Gemstone around.
Sapphire - like the ruby, this is a corundum type of gem, making it much harder and more enduring than other types of gems. Traditionally sapphires are best known for being a vivid crystalline blue in color, though what few people know is that sapphires can come in a variety of colors including green, yellow, and orange. The real definition behind this is that corundums will almost always be RUBIES if they're red, and sapphires if they're any other color. Strange logic there, but that's how it's defined by a lot of gem collectors.
Turquoise - this stone can easily be likened to nephrite for two things: one, it's considerably softer than other Gemstones, making it easier to work with, and two, it is opaque. Turquoise come in shades of sky blue with just a hint of green, and while it technically a stone the colors actually come from metals in the mineral - namely copper and iron traces. These metallic traces are the main reason for the stone's opacity and malleability.
Topaz - this Diamond is an aluminum silicate based Gemstone and is primarily a rich yellow gold in color. The stone is semi transparent and is one of the harder and more enduring Gems around. If the ruby "defines" red, the sapphire "defines" blue, and the emerald "defines" green for other Gems, the topaz is the Gem that sets the standards followed by other yellow colored Diamonds.
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Natural Jadeite Jade Carving / Sculpture: Lizard Statue $129.99 |
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1886np Red JADE Hand Carved Stone China Pig BIG 4.6" Pot Belly Hog Jadeite $24.99 |
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2311np JADE Hand Carved Stone China Red Jadeite Pot Belly Pig XLARGE 7" Mineral $24.99 |
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1886ns Red JADE Hand Carved Stone China Pig BIG 4.6" Pot Belly Hog Jadeite $24.99 |
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Chinese carved jadeite pig pendant $47.00 |
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China green jade/jadeite carved*PI XIU*Coin Peaceful amulet pendant-69g $18.99 |
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HAND-CARVED STUART LITTLE MOUSE FIGURINE CARVING: NATURAL WHITE "A" JADEITE $125.00 |
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one of a kind rare carved gemstone jadeite phoenix pendant beads necklace set $23.49 |
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Guatemalan Jadeite Jade Faced Rough Slab Green Carving Chunk $128.17 |
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Ruyi Carving Icy Red Pendant 100% Natural Untreated Grade A Jadeite Jade $14.99 |
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Huge Chinese Vintage Carved Jadeite Jade Laughing Buhdda Moss in Snow $895.00 |
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Natural Jadeite Stone Carving - Large Prawn (Pendant) $199.99 |
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Simple Lucky Gourd Carving Green Pendant Natural Handmade Grade A Jadeite Jade $6.99 |
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Green White Natural A Jade Jadeite Carved Dragon Pendant $195.67 |
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1968j JADE Hand Carved Wild HORSE Jadeite Holder LARGE 4.5" great pens combs $39.99 |
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2.3"100% Nature A Jade Jadeite Carved "Kirin" Pendant 7748 $8.88 |
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OLD CHINESE HAND CARVED NATURAL JADEITE JADE BANGLE BRACELET $249.98 |
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Pearl & Jade Graduated Vintage Necklace/A Chinese Carve Jadeite Oval Brooch $1,028.98 |
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EXTREMELY RARE Antique Carved Jadeite Jade Brooch WOW! $490.98 |
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NATURAL GRADE A LIGHT GREEN JADEITE JADE CARVED PEA PENDANT $95.98 |
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Superb Carved Natural A Jadeite Jade Pendant $205.98 |
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GRADE A CARVED APPLE & DARK GREEN JADEITE JADE BRACELET BANGLE 51 MM $999.98 |
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Fabulous Vintage Carved Jadeite Jade Dragon Phoenix Bird Pendant - GRADE A $149.98 |
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A Type Icy Celedon & Light Yellow Jadeite Jade pierced hollow carved Pendant $255.98 |
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Glassy Natural A Jade Jadeite Carved Pendant $899.98 |
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Estate Carved Poodle Dog Animal Jadeite Jade Pendant $289.98 |
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Natural A Type Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant $379.98 |
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BEAUTIFUL Vintage Carved Jadeite Pendant $59.98 |
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Old carved A type jadeite jade cicada toggle bracelet $305.98 |
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Dragon Hollow Carving Badge Icy Green Pendant 100% Natural Grade A Jadeite Jade $39.99 |
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FINE CHINESE CARVED JADEITE DRAGON PENDANT $1,625.98 |
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Lock & Heart Swing Carved Green Pendant Grade A Jadeite Jade $110.98 |
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Four Chinese Carved Jadeite Pendants $1,497.98 |
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Old carved natural jadeite jade pendant 6.2g $149.98 |
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Antique Chinese Carved Jade Jadeite 14K Gold Wash Silver Bracelet $495.98 |
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METAL AND CARVED NATURAL GRADE A JADEITE HATPIN $512.98 |
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Gourd Bat Classic Carving Imperial Green Pendant Natural Grade A Jadeite Jade $14.99 |
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Green Natural A Jade Jadeite Carved Happy Buddha Pendant 925 Sterling Silver $88.00 |
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LARGE Light Green Natural A Jade Jadeite Carved Dragon Lotus Chinese Pendant $263.52 |
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Red Yellow Natural A Jade Jadeite Carved Mouse Chinese Pendant $96.36 |
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Mystery Bird Carving Green Pendant 100% Natural Chinese Genuine Jade Jadeite $10.99 |
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Jade Carved White & Green Chinese Jadite pendant Pear w/Flower Blossoms $225.00 |
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Snake Carving Badge Green Pendant Natural Untreated Grade A Chinese Jade Jadeite $10.99 |
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57.40 ct Natural JADEITE A JADE ELEPHANT CARVING $1.31 |
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Coin Carving Vase Yellow Pendant 100% Natural Handcraft Grade A Jadeite Jade $5.99 |
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Red Chinese Knot With Natual Jadeite Dount & Carving Fish Woven Hangbag Charms $19.99 |
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Rare Jadeite Carved Amulet Jewelry Pendant $8.99 |
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Rare Jade/Jadeite Carved Cross Amulet Pendant $0.99 |
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Rare Jade/Jadeite Carved Angel Amulet Jewelry Pendant 01 $9.99 |
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LC Cute Vintage Carved Shades Of Green Stting Beaver Possible Jade or Jadeite $10.00 |
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Natural Nephrite/Jadeite Hand Carved Comb $8.99 |
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Rare Jade/Jadeite Carved Angel Amulet Jewelry Pendant 03 $8.99 |
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Rare Jadeite Carved Cross Amulet Pendant $8.99 |
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free shipping! Beautiful Hand Carved Chinese Green Jade/Jadeite round Ring 8-9# $1.04 |
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NATURAL JADE(JADITE) CARVING-ONE OF A KIND WORKMANSHIP! $159.99 |
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Natual Grade Jadite Vintage Color Carving Ring Suitable for Male & Female $9.99 |
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Quality Carved Chinese Jadeite Jade & 24K Solid Yellow Gold Dragon Pendant 122 $29.90 |
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Yellow Red Natural A Jade Jadeite Carved Mouse Pendant $99.00 |
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OLD NATURE JADEITE CARVE HORSE PENDANT $59.95 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 56MM $35.00 |
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A Grade Natural Jadeite Jade Carving / Sculpture: Lizard Statue $104.99 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING LIGHT GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 56MM $45.00 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 58MM $35.00 |
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Deep Green Natural Grade A Jade Jadeite Carved Bean Pod Chinese Pendant $97.35 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 57MM $40.00 |
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Old Antique Chinese Carved Jadite Jade Hardstone Pendant Shalou MINT Jewelry NR $29.99 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 56MM $30.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE CARVED JADITE GEMSTONE PARROT BIRD FIGURINE $18.00 |
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Stunning Carved Tibet Silver Jade Jadeite Ring $0.99 |
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LARGE Natural Grade A Jade Green Jadeite Hand Carved Dragon Chinese Pendant $195.67 |
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Old Chinese Emerald Jadeite Jade Carved Mandarin Duck Statue $299.00 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 58MM $30.00 |
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Natural Grade A A Jade Green Jadeite Hand Carved Corn Pendant $144.54 |
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Stunning Carved Tibet Silver Jade Jadeite Ring $0.99 |
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Stunning Carved Tibet Silver Jade Jadeite Ring $0.99 |
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NATURE GRADE "A " CARVING GREEN JADE JADEITE BRACELET BANGLE 58MM $40.00 |
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China natural jade/jadeite carved*Dragon*amulet pendant(622) $9.99 |
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Fine Chinese Natural Jadeite Jade Carving, Grape Vine and Bird Design $730.00 |
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20" Old Chinese Emerald Jadeite Jade Carved Wood Fish Ru Yi $1,999.00 |
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12 pcs Antique CHINESE Carved white Jade Jadeite old china hat accessories 帽花 Y1 $49.99 |
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Superb Emerald jadeite Carved dragon hope son succeed $24,499.93 |
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OLD JADE JADITE CARVED YEAR OF THE DRAGON PENDANT $15.78 |
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OLD JADE JADITE CARVED AUSPICIOUS BAT & WEALTH DESIGNED PENDANT $15.78 |
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A Grade Natural Jadeite Jade Carving: Fish Pendant $12.99 |
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OLD JADE JADITE CARVED YEAR OF THE OX DESIGNED PENDANT $15.78 |
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OLD JADE JADITE CARVED CHINESE IMPERIAL DRAGON PENDANT $33.18 |
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OLD JADE JADITE CARVED YEAR OF THE TIGER DESIGNED PENDANT $15.78 |
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OLD JADE JADITE CARVED KWAN YIN DESIGNED PENDANT $15.78 |
