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Phenomenally Phenomenal Gems

Phenomenal gems and minerals, while not as well known to the general public, are an exciting and exotic creature of nature. Most collectors would consider their collection deficient if they did not include at least a few stars, cat's eyes, and color-change stones. More>>

Spinel: Mystery Stone?

Many famous gems that were thought to be rubies, such as the Black Prince's Ruby and the Timor Ruby in the crown jewels of England, aren't rubies at all but are spectacular, large red spinels. More>>



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