Author: Jennifer Beaudry

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Discovering Gemstones - October Edition

October’s gemstone, opal, is a very colourful, iridescent and eye-catching stone that can range in colour from fiery reds and deep blues to crystal clear wonders. Geologists have classified opals into five main categories:...

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Discovering Gemstones - September Edition

Sapphire, the gemstone of September, brings to mind a beautiful dark blue stone. But in fact, sapphires come in a variety of colours! Corundum, the mineral that sapphire is composed of, can have impurities...

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Discovering Gemstones - July Edition

Ruby, the gemstone of July, is one of the most historically significant coloured stones. They have long been associated with beauty, love, and wisdom. Ancient Hindus believed that those who offered fine rubies to...

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Discovering Gemstones - May Edition

The May birthstone, emerald, has long been seen as a symbol of rebirth. No wonder it’s called the ‘gem of spring’! Emeralds are also rare and are mined in only a few locations around...

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Discovering Gemstones - March Edition

Aquamarine, with its calming blue colouration, is the birthstone for those born in March. This stone was named due to its beautiful sea blue colouration and its Latin translation meaning ‘seawater’. This stone is...