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CHARACTERISTIC OF THE STONES
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Stone
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Chemistry
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Hardness
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Occurrence
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Miscellaneous
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GOLD
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(Au), Chemical element, a dense, lustrous, yellow
precious metal of group ib(cooper, silver and gold), period 6,
of the periodic table.
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2.5-3
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The metal occurs as nuggets or grains in rocks
and in alluvial deposits and is one of the coinage metals.
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Gold symbolizes the
purity of spirit and they attribute the power of cell
regeneration, energy conductivity, communication transmission
and energy purification to the metal. Gold can prevent
spiritual corrosion
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SILVER
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Ag, elemental silver
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2.5-3
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Canada, Mexico, Peru and
Australia
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Conductive abilities and translated that into the
belief that it can conduct the bodys energy. They believe it
can remove negative energy from the body and channel the
positive energy of other minerals into the patient.
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PEARL
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Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain
bivalve mollusks. As a response to an irritating object inside
its shell, the mollusk will deposit layers of calcium
carbonate (caco3) in the form of the minerals aragonite or calcite
(both crystalline forms of calcium carbonate) held together by
an organic horn-like compound called conchiolin. This
combination of calcium carbonate and conchiolin is called
nacre.
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2.5-4
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Persian Gulf, Australia, Venezuela, Japan, Tahiti
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Pearls symbolize Purity, Spiritual
Transformation, Charity, Honesty, Wisdom and Integrity, all
the best within us. Pearls provide a clear
vehicle for the advancing states of wisdom, as well as a clean
channel for receipt of spiritual guidance.White: Symbol of pure
heart and mind; innocence, faith.Gold
and Black: Also for
prosperity.Pink: Works especially with the heart Chakra.
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TIGER EYE
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Silicon dioxide, sio2 , chatoyant quartz
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7
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Excellent specimens are found in Africa, also
Austria
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Promotes optimism, psychic ability and intuition
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BLACK ONYX
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Variety of chalcedony (microcrystaline quartz).
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7
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Worldwide
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Black Onyx is used to help one change habits
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MALACHITE
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Basic copper carbonate
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4
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Africa, Germany and
Arizona
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Stone of balance and
transformation
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AMETHYST
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Silicon dioxide
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7
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Brazil and Uruguay
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Enhances psychic abilities. Excellent for
meditation
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LAPIS LAZULI
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Combination of lazurite, calcite, pyrite, and
diopside.
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5
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Afghanistan, Chile and
Siberia
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Connection between the physical and celestial
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TURQUOISE
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Hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum, may
also contain some iron
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5-6
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China, Iran, Africa, Mexico, and the southwestern
u.s.
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Communication, protection, grounding
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HEMATITE
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Iron oxide
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5-6
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England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain, brazil,
new Zealand and the
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Dissolves negativity
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AMBER
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Amber is fossilized tree
resin.
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2-2.5
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USA, Germany, Japan
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Helps remove energy
blockages
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GARNET
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Group of aluminum silicates and calcium silicates
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6.5-7.5
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Australia, eu, china, Japan and Canada
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Stone of health, commitment, devotion, and
passion
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GOLD STONE
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Quartz, silicon dioxide. Often has tiny particles
of mica, hematite, or goethite
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7
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Brazil, India, Russia, u.s., Japan and Tanzania
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Stone of wisdom and
science
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JADE
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Tremolite and actinolite
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6.5-7
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Turkestan, central Asia, Myanmar, Siberia,
Russia, china, new Zealand, Australia, north America, brazil,
Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Italy, Poland, Germany and Switzerland
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Stone of protection, provides barrier against
attacks and illness
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RUBY
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Gem variety of
corundum(red)
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Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Germany, India,
Greenland, Kenya, Madagascar, Russia,
Pakistan
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Love, purity, spiritual wisdom, knowledge,
wealth.
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BLACK JET
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Variety of lignite (often referred to as brown
coal)
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2-4
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France (aude), Spain (asturias), USA (utah),
turkey, china, Germany, India, Poland and Russia.
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Jet is a protective
stone
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EMERALD
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Beryl, berillium aluminum
silicate
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7.5-8
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The majority of the worlds gem quality emeralds
come from the Muzo area of Colombia.
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Brings harmony to all aspects of life.
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SAPPHIRE
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Corundum. Colors include blue, white, black,
purple, yellow, and green
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9
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Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Germany, India,
Greenland, Kenya, Madagascar, Russia,
Pakistan
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Joy, peace, beauty,
intuition
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ZIRCONIUM
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Zircon (zircon
silicate) is a lustrous gemstone that comes in colors ranging
from golden brown to red to violet to
blue.
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7.5
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Around the world
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Symbolic of the planet Venus, it prevents the
outbreak of irritation or worries in your surroundings,
bringing order and calm to one's life. It is symbolic of
success in marital relations and is often recommended to end
strains in relationships and the growth in one's status in
government and society.
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OPAL
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Hydrous silica, often with some iron and aluminum
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5.5-6.5
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Around the world
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Excellent stone for progress, expansion, and
development
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TOPAZ
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Aluminum fluorsilicate
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8
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Around the world
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Stores energy, thoughts,
love
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STONES
AND ANNIVERSARIE
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ANNIVERSARY |
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| 1 |
st. |
Gold Jewelry |
18 |
th. |
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl |
| 2
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nd.
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Garnet
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19
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th.
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Aquamarine
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| 3
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rd.
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Pearls
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20
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th.
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Emerald
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th.
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Blue topaz
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21
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th.
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Lolite
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| 5
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th.
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Sapphire
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22
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th.
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Spinel
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| 6
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th.
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Amethyst
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23
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th.
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Imperial topaz
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| 7
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th.
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Onyx
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24
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th.
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Tanzanite
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| 8
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th.
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Tourmaline
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25
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th.
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Silver Jubilee
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| 9
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th.
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Lapis Lazuli
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30
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th.
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Pearl Jubilee
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| 10
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th.
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Diamond
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35
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th.
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Emerald
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| 11
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th.
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Turquoise
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40
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th.
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Ruby
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| 12
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th.
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Jade
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45
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th.
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Sapphire
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| 13
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th.
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Citrine
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50
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th.
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Golden Jubilee
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| 14
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th.
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Opal
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55
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th.
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Alexandrite
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| 15
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th.
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Ruby
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60
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th.
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Diamond Jubilee
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| 16
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th.
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Peridot
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70
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th.
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Sapphire Jubilee
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th.
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Watches
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80
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th.
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Ruby
Jubilee
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| GOLD
Gold is a precious metal that is very soft when pure (24 Kt.).
Gold is the most malleable (hammer able) and ductile (able to be
made into wire) metal. Gold is alloyed (mixed with other metals,
usually silver and copper) to make it less expensive and harder. The
purity of gold jewelry is measured in karats. Some countries
hallmark gold with a three-digit number that indicates the parts per
thousand of gold. In this system, "750" means 750/1000 gold (equal
to 18K); "500" means 500/1000 gold (equal to 12K). Alloyed gold
comes in many colors:
| Karat
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Percent Gold
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| 24 Kt. |
100%
Gold |
| 18 Kt. |
75%
Gold |
| 14 Kt. |
58.3%
Gold |
| 10 Kt. |
41.70% |
| Colored Gold
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Alloy Metal(s) Added to the Gold
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| Yellow
Gold
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50%
silver and 50% copper
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| White
Gold
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Nickel, zinc, copper, tin and manganese
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| Pink
(rose) Gold
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90%
copper and 10% silver
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| Green
Gold
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High
proportion of silver or cadmium
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| Blue
Gold
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Some
iron
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| Grey
Gold
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15-20%
iron
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GOLD FILLED
We use the finest 14K GOLD FILLED that mean that a sheet
of 14K gold was applied to a surface of brass core, the amount of
gold equals one-twentieth of the total weight of the piece as result
of this process you have a strong, durable, and resistant to tarnish
wire.
The Gold Filled is quite different to the Gold
Plating method, which is method depositing a thin layer of gold
on the surface of other metal, this process will not last long as
the GOLD FILLED which will last a life time with a proper
care
GOLD VERMEIL
Gold at
least 15- micro-inches thick, bonded to sterling silver by an
electrolytic or mechanical process. |
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