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Garnet specimen; demantoid is the green andradite variety with exceptional dispersion

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Demantoid Garnet

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Brilliant-cut diamond showing internal reflections and dispersion

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Diamond

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Natural emerald crystal specimen in matrix showing characteristic green colour

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Emerald

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Faceted gemstones showing various cut styles illustrating the art and science of gemstone faceting

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Faceting Basics

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Amethyst crystal cluster showing characteristic violet-purple quartz representing February's birthstone

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February Birthstone

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Opal specimen; fire opal is the vivid orange-red variety found primarily in Mexico

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Fire Opal

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Garnet crystals showing characteristic dodecahedral crystal form and red colour

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Garnet

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Orange-yellow imperial topaz crystal from Ouro Preto, Brazil showing characteristic colour

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Imperial Topaz

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Polished jadeite boulder showing characteristic green colouration

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Jade (Nephrite & Jadeite)

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Deep red garnet crystals representing January's birthstone

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January Birthstone

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Ruby crystal showing characteristic vivid red corundum representing July's birthstone

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July Birthstone

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Alexandrite gem showing colour change representing one of June's three birthstones

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June Birthstone

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