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How to clean amethyst jewelry gently and safely
Learn how to clean and care for amethyst jewelry, crystals and rings to help maintain their natural beauty.
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Labradorite: a complete gemstone guide
Learn about labradorite gemstones, including their fanciful flashes of colors, properties, meaning, history, and care tips.
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How to care for soft & porous gemstones
The delicate shimmer and unique beauty of soft gemstones, like opals, turquoise and pearls, can add incredible personality to any jewelry collection. But unlike harder stones…
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Gemstones that change color: nature’s optical illusion
Explore rare gemstones that change color, learning what causes the effect and how to protect them.
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What is palladium?
Learn what palladium is, how it’s used in jewelry and why it’s a durable, tarnish-resistant metal you’ll love.
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How durable are sapphires?
How durable are sapphires? Learn about sapphire hardness and how it ranks on the Mohs hardness scale here!