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Semi Precious Stones

Exclusive Summary About Semi Precious Gemstones by Jared Adams

A semi-precious stone is just another word for a gemstone. Amber: Amber is not technically a stone; it's an organic gem derived from fossilized tree sap. Amethyst is typically mined in Russia, Brazil, Bolivia, Germany, Canada, India, Australia, Madagascar, Namibia, Sri Lanka, the United States, Uruguay and Zambia.

Though not exceptionally brilliant, the Peridot stone is prized for its rich color. Today, Peridot is mined in Arizona, Mexico, Myanmar, Norway, Russia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Garnet: Depending on the type of garnet, its quality, color and size, a garnet can range anywhere from $30 a carat to over $5000 per carat. Genuine lapis is an opaque, blue stone that exhibits an intense, brilliant and very deep blue coloration.

Jewelry of Semi-Precious Stones: Stylish Things of Beauty

Exclusive Summary About Semi Precious Gemstones by Sam Serio

Using semi-precious stones is one good way to achieve this. Semi-precious stones preserve the effect of sophistication. Some semi-precious stones are also birthstones, which correspond to people's birth months.

Some people believe that wearing stones that correspond with one's birth month increases one's inner strength. Some pieces of bead jewelry are also made of semi-precious stones.

Jewelry made of semi-precious stones is always popular, partly because of the beliefs associated with the stones -- but mostly because they're so pretty and can go well with anything one wears.

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