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ANCIENT MYTHS Crystals, minerals and metals have played various roles in the myths and legends of human cultures throughout history. They are fascinating examples of the attempts of the men and women of ancient times to explain their world without the ...

Laboratory-created stones, or synthetic gemstones, as the name implies, are made in a laboratory. synthetic gemstones do not have the rarity of naturally colored stones and they are less expensive than naturally mined stones. Because of the way they are ...

Cabochon Cut Cabochons is the earliest form of gem cutting forms. Cobochon cut gemstone usually have a flat base and a round, curved, convex dome like top which can be oval, coushion or round in shape. The stones that are cut in cobochon cut are Turquois...