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Alexandrite

Alexandrite is the color-change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. This June birthstone leads a double life with its yellowish, brownish or bluish green color in daylight and orangey to purplish red colors in incandescent (spot) light.

Alexandrite

Amethyst

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz. The color purple has long been associated with royalty so its no surprise that amethyst has been highly prized throughout history.

Amethyst

Aquamarine

Named for its resemblance to the tranquil hue of the sea, aquamarine is a variety of the mineral species beryl. Aquamarine is most often light in tone with high clarity and is readily available in large sizes.

Aquamarine

Blue Topaz

Blue Topaz is a very budget friendly stone that lends itself to a variety of applications.

Blue Topaz

Blue Zircon

This brilliant blue gemstone has a lovely greenish blue hue that ranges from pastel to vivid and is reminiscent of sparkling lagoon waters. Blue zircon was thought to promote riches, honor and wisdom

Blue Zircon

Citrine

Citrine is the yellow variety of the mineral quartz. The name citrine is derived from the citron - a fruit similar to the lemon. Citrine, in its wide range of shades from sunny yellow to rich gold to burnt orange

Citrine

Emerald

Emeralds have been a part of popular culture for thousands of years, beginning primarily with the Egyptians. The green variety of the mineral beryl, Emerald, gets its color from traces of chromium and sometimes iron.

Emerald

Garnet - Almandite

Almandine, also called almandite, garnet has a lengthy history, tracing its beginnings

Garnet - Almandite

Garnet - Hessonite

Also known as "cinnamon stone" this garnet belongs to the grossular garnet group species which also includes Tsavorite.

Garnet - Hessonite

Garnet - Rhodolite

From the Greek word "rhodon" meaning rose, this pyrope-almandine garnet's name alludes to its pinkish

Garnet - Rhodolite

Garnet - Spessartite

Known as the Garnet of the Sun, Spessartine (sometimes referred to as Spessartite) is one of the rarer varieties of the garnet

Garnet - Spessartite

Prasiolite (Greened Amethyst)

Prasiolite is the light green variety of the mineral quartz. Its icy green hue is produced by heat treatment of certain types of amethyst.

Prasiolite (Greened Amethyst)

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