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What’s in a Name: The Origin of Gemstone Names

December 5, 2018
Gemstone names
Posted In: Collateral Loan , Colored Stones , Diamonds , Gold & Diamond Jewelry

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” -William Shakespeare The same could be said for a gemstone—an emerald would still shimmer with its luscious green sparkle should it be called by any other name! When you begin to examine the origin of gemstones’ names, […]

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