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Romancing the rock
The story began in India, around 800 BC, with the discovery
of diamond-rich alluvial deposits that probably had volcanic
sources. Perhaps that explains the burning passion diamonds
inspire in women of all hues! The stone derived its name from
the Greek adamas, meaning unconquerable. Taking the implication
literally, only kings wore diamonds for a long time, as a
symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Gradually,
the indomitable stone... Click
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Blue fire
Did you know... The word Sapphire comes from the Persian saffir,
the Arabic safir, and the Greek sapphiros, all of which mean
beloved of Saturn. It is also said to be derived from the
ancient Latin term sapphirus, meaning blue. Next to Diamonds,
Sapphires are the hardest gemstone, making them durable and
scratch-resistant jewels. The more transparent a Sapphire,
the better is its quality. The colour of a Sapphire is measured
using three terms - tone, hue, and saturation. The tone is
a measure of the deepness of the blue colour. Click
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