as are gemstones such as emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets, and lapis lazuli. As part of a special report, the New York Times spoke to jewellers who said they did not mind paying taxes to the ...
The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spanish, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals.
The Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik is a breeze to use. Just twist the base until a bit of blue cleaning solution appears on the brush. Dab onto the stone and the setting, then rinse and dry the gem.
A new production of hydrothermal synthetic emeralds, grown in the Czech Republic with Italian technology, has been marketed since December 2004 with the trade name Malossi synthetic emerald. Several ...