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| Garnet
Legend holds that Noah hung a large garnet in the ark for illumination. It reportedly give
its wearer guidance in the night, protection from nightmares. Garnets are found in the
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| Aquamarine
In ancient times, the stone was said to aid seafarers. To dream of an aquamarine signifies
the making of new friends; to wear aquamarine earrings brings love and affection. It is
the universal symbol of youth, hope and health. The aquamarine is mainly found in
Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia and Ukraine. |
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Diamond
Discovered about 2,500 years ago in India, the ancients believed they were splinters from
the stars, or maybe crystallized lightening or hardened dew drops.
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| Emerald
The emerald was thought to cure a wide range of ailments, including low IQ, poor eyesight
and infertility, it also enabled the wearer to predict the future. They are characterized
by a garden of included crystals trapped within, known as the "jardin". Emeralds
are found mainly in Columbia, Brazil, Zimbabwe and Zambia. |
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Alexandrite
is best known for
its color change from greens- blues in daylight to reds/purples in incandescent light. It
was named after Czar Alexander II of Russia as it was found on his 21st birthday. Because
of the luck of discovering the gem on the Czar's birthday, it is considered a good luck
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| Ruby
Known as the "Lord of the Gems", the ruby is said to protect their owners from
all kinds of misfortune. A fine ruby assured its owner that he would live in harmony with
his neighbors. Many ancients believed the ruby possessed an inner flame that burned
eternally. Rubies are found in Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania,
Cambodia, Afghanistan and India. |
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Peridot
Peridots formed as the result of volcanic action. Tiny Peridot crystals are sometimes
found in the black sands of Hawaii. They were considered powerful amulets against all evil
and said to be favored by pirates. The Peridot is found in Burma, China and the U.S. |
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| Sapphire
The sapphire was honored by ancient priests and sorcerers for it was said to enable them
to foretell the future. Ancients believed the Ten Commandments were written on a sapphire
tablet. Sapphire is found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Kashmir, Australia,
Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China and the US. |
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| Topaz
The Topaz hold the distinction of being the gemstone with the widest range of curative
powers. It has been know to change colors in the presence of poison. The Greeks felt it
gave them strength. Topaz is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and
China. |
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