| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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The Birthstone for the Month of March: Aquamarine by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| If you can picture the cerulean blue waters of the Mediterranean, you will understand why the birthstone for March is named Aquamarine. |
| Published: Monday 03 March, 2008 |
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February Birthstone : Amethyst by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| February's birthstone is the amethyst. It's a lovely purple-colored gem. It comes from the Greek word, amethystos, which means against drunkenness. The gem was believed to prevent inebriation if placed inside one's wine glass. |
| Published: Thursday 31 January, 2008 |
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Black Diamonds Are Genuine Diamonds by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| According to an Indian Geologist, black diamonds recovered only from alluvial deposits in Brazil and the Central African Republic, came from space. Black Diamonds are sometimes referred as Carbonados, they posses an opaque quality hence can not be graded in terms of clarity. The inclusion of graphit... |
| Published: Wednesday 16 January, 2008 |
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Chrome Diopside alternative to other Green Gemstones. by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| Chrome Diopside is an excellent alternative to other Green Gemstones family, mainly Emerald and Tsavorite, as it displays similar intensity of color due to the chromium content, but at the same time at a fairly lower price. It is the most affordable gemstone with a pure rich green color. It is amazi... |
| Published: Wednesday 16 January, 2008 |
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Tanzanite is geologically rich by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| Interestingly, Tanzanite is a gemstone that is found in only one locality, unlike Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire that are found in many countries throughout the world, even though being discovered for almost forty years, people are gradually becoming aware of it, possibly, due to the unusual large stock... |
| Published: Wednesday 16 January, 2008 |
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NRC Issues Distribution licenses For Irradiated Gemstones by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| Wholesalers and manufacturers working with blue topaz must acquire their material from a licensed distributor, or if importing material directly from a source overseas, whether loose or set, must work through a licensed distributor before the material can be distributed in U.S.A. |
| Published: Friday 11 January, 2008 |
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Handling Glass Filled Rubies by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| Most rubies tolerate cleaners, solvents, and pickle, and they have no major issues with ultrasonic or steam cleaners. |
| Published: Monday 07 January, 2008 |
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Birthstone of January: Garnet by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| The history behind the birthstone for the month of January : Garnet |
| Published: Wednesday 02 January, 2008 |
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Semi-Precious Stone Chrome Diopside by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| Semi-Precious Stone Chrome Diopside |
| Published: Friday 07 December, 2007 |
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Tips For Selling Champagne Diamonds by Alpha Team |
Topic: General News |
| Tips For Selling Champagne Diamonds |
| Published: Wednesday 05 December, 2007 |
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