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OPAL, MUCH MORE THAN ONLY A GEMSTONE

Posted on by 1joya
27
Jul

If we are looking for a gem with unique characteristics, opal is an excellent choice. It has a very particular characteristic, since its lineup consists of a pyramidal form, made with tiny spheres of silicon dioxide that allow light to creep between spaces, giving it beautiful variations of color and in some cases, even in […]

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Lapis Lazuli, the Stone from Heaven

Posted on by 1joya
20
Jul

The etymology of this rock is composed of two Arabic words: “blue”, and “stone”. It is known for  5000 years,  and in ancient times,   it was the stone of the leaders. Objects  made of lapis lazuli were found in the tombs of UR, in Mesopotamia. It was a sacred stone to the Assyrians, who believed […]

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