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February Birthstones – Amethyst
February’s birthstone, the amethyst, is a form of quartz, which varies in color from pale lilac to dark purple. It is found in Canada, The U.S., Australia, India, Russia, and Sri Lanka as natural crystals within rocks. Amethyst has been a foundation of royal jewels throughout the ages, as intense violet is a associated with [...]
February 17, 2010 | fitzcharming | Comments 1
Jewelry Term Definitions – Alphabetical A’s
I think it will be good idea to educate my readers on some jewelry terminology. Actually I’m educating myself as I go. So I’ve decided to do it alphabetically. Here goes….. Abalone – A type of sea snail (mollusk) with a shell that has an iridescent interior. Mother of pearl is made from abalone and [...]
July 26, 2009 | fitzcharming | Comments 0
