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Oct 1, 2000

BERYLLIUM: A BEVY OF BRILLIANT COUSINS

Beryllium is a shiny metal that combines with other elements to form several gemstones,including emerald, aquamarine, chrysoberyl, and alexandrite.

Sep 1, 2000

TURQUOISE

TURQUOISE describes the treasured gemstone that's the color of the sky. Also included is information about treatments and imitations.

Aug 1, 2000

IVORY

Ivory describes a popular organic material that's harvested from animal teeth. It's been used by humans to make jewelry and art objects for nearly 30,000 years.

Jul 1, 2000

JASPER

JASPER describes several cryptocrystalline members of the
quartz family. These stones are usually opaque and have been valued by people for thousands of years.

Jun 1, 2000

CHALCEDONY

CHALCEDONY describes several cryptocrystalline members of the quartz family. These stones are usually translucent and have been valued by people for thousands of years.

May 1, 2000

ONE NAME: TWO GEMS

ONE NAME: TWO GEMS describes nephrite and jadeite, the two minerals commonly known as jade.

Apr 1, 2000

THE KING OF GEMS

THE KING OF GEMS describes rubies, one of the most valuable of all gemstones.

Mar 1, 2000

DOES IT MATTER IF IT'S NOT NATURAL?

DOES IT MATTER IF IT'S NOT NATURAL? describes the various ways in which gemstones may be enhanced or "treated" to improve their appearance or durability.

Feb 1, 2000

GLORIOUSLY GREEN

GLORIOUSLY GREEN presents some facts and folklore about emeralds, the loveliest of all the green gemstones.

Jan 1, 2000

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR GEMSTONE JEWELRY

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR GEMSTONE JEWELRY offers tips on keeping gemstone and metal jewelry lovely and undamaged.

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