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Emerald is the most valuable gemstone in the world, and easily recognized by its lustrous green shine. Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May and the gemstone representing the 20th, 35th, and the 55th wedding anniversary. Emeralds are medium to dark green beryl which derives its color from chromium and vanadium. Emerald of fine color and clarity can be quite expensive. The best known sources include Colombia, Zambia.

Almost all emeralds contain numerous small inclusions and fractures that promote fragility. Most stones on the market are impregnated with oils, waxes, or other substances to mask the fractures and sometimes enhance color.

Historically first used by the Egyptians, the first high-profile admirer of the stone was the queen Cleopatra, who had her own mines during her reign. The Aztecs and the Inca's used emeralds in their worship rituals, and in the 1500's, when the Spanish Conquistadors arrived; they were quickly taken away, only to be lost at sea due to shipwrecks.

Emeralds were once prescribed for eye diseases because the green color was believed to be soothing to the eyes. It was also once recommended as amulets to ward off epilepsy in children. Emeralds were known to strengthen the owner's memory, quicken intelligence, and improve concentration. It is known to be a symbol of rebirth and romance.

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Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August and the gemstone representing the 16th wedding anniversary. Peridot is a beautiful lime or olive green stone. It is worn in necklaces, earrings, pendants and bracelets. As with all gems, protect peridot from scratches and sharp blows, and avoid large temperature changes.

Legend has it that pirates favored peridot to protect them against evil. When the peridot was set in gold it also protected the wearer from terrors in the night. Peridot was thought to help dreams become a reality, and was often given as a symbol of fame, dignity, and protection.

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Precious Topaz is the birthstone for the month of November and is the gemstone representing the 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries. Usually Topaz appears in shades of brown or gold, with the most brilliant having an amber gold color similar to cognac. To avoid confusion between this golden gem and Citrine quartz, the term "Precious Topaz" was coined. As with all gems, protect topaz from scratches and sharp blows.

Precious Topaz, with its warm golden color accentuated with pinkish-peach over¬tones, reflects a youthful glowing blush on the wearer. Symbolic of love and affection, early discoveries of Precious Topaz were placed in the jewelry of Russian Czarinas in the l8th and 19th century, thus earning it the name "Imperial Topaz."

In 15th century Rome, topaz was used to detect poisons, calm anger, and break spells. Christians believed topaz stood for uprightness. Through the ages, Topaz has always been associated with the various Gods of the Sun, due to its golden appearance. Topaz is said to have various abilities for its wearer including, improved vision and clarity, prevented thirst and assured long life, beauty, and intelligence.

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