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Gemstones

Gemstones have attracted humankind since ancient times and have long been used in jewellery. Also
known as fine gems or precious stones, they are crystals formed beneath the surface of the Earth from
rocks and minerals.

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This is the rarest and the It is the most expensive This is one of the most
most valuable type of opal gemstone to be sold at prestigious gemstones in
used in jewellery making. $ 83 million. vedic astrology.

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This is one of the most This demonstrates a This is the rarest and
desired and valuable translucent, pale yellow to unique coloured diamond,
gemstones known for its brownish orange of quartz which is also known as
blue colour. appearance. Fancy Red.

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Emerald, Citrine diamond, Red diamond, Black opal, Blue diamond, Pink Star diamond

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