Aquamarine: Light blue, blue, blue-green. Mohs’ hardness: 7 1/2- 8. Refractive Index: 1.577-1.583 Countries of Origin: Aquamarine deposits are found on all continents. The most important ones are in...
Origins of Opal.. About 95% of the world's opal comes from Australia. In particular, the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia is a major source. Common, water, jelly, and fire opal are found mostly in...
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As someone who has considerable field experience with Australian Sapphires I am constantly confounded by the representation of dark opaque blue sapphires as being representative of Australian Sapphires. This...
This is the second of two guides which examine the combs and hair accessories of the 1980s. In this paper I examine the influence of the American TV soap operas Dallas and Dynasty which promoted a taste for...
Women became more liberated; they were working and the Universities opened their doors to them. They also demanded their right to vote. Diamonds were more popular than ever due to the advent of the...
Birthstone jewelry has come a long way. Today we find more consumer's using a combination of specific birthstone gems to create an overall look. However, let's look at the history of the birthstone. Jewelry...
This discussion examines combs and hair accessories during the decade 1980-1990. It examines the influence of Diana Princess of Wales and the taste for jewellery in the style of earlier periods. The Return of...
REAL FOUR LEAF Clovers - Here you will find facts tips and buying guide about GENUINE UNIQUE 4-leaf clovers. What are "real" "UNIQUE" Four-leaf Clovers? UNIQUE Four-leaf clovers are from the White Clover...
Origins of Opal.. About 95% of the world's opal comes from Australia. In particular, the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia is a major source. Common, water, jelly, and fire opal are found mostly in...