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Moonstone: June Birthstone

Along with alexandrite and pearl, moonstone is one of the classic birthstones for the month of June, and this article shines a spotlight on these fabulous, mesmerizing gemstones! Facts about moonstone Moonstone is a type of mineral known as feldspar.  Is is usually white to colourless, but can be found in varying pale, cloudy or [...]

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May Birthstone: Emerald

Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May and this article shines a spotlight on some of the fascinating facts and legends surrounding this specatacular green gemstone! About emerald gemstones According to Wikipedia, emerald is a variety of beryl that is given a green colour by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Emerald stones are [...]

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Crazy About Crystals

When it comes to crystals and jewelry, what usually comes to mind is crystal glass such as Swarovski, which is the premium brand for fab designs. And that would be understandable. I love Swarovski Crystal and I do use it a lot when I’m creating my jewelry designs. What I want to talk about today, [...]

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