Gems

Physical properties These precious minerals, which nature generously colors in a wide variety of shades, really

The one and only “Shah” diamond The history of the “Shah” diamond begins in the mid-16th century. from

“Saltykov-Shchedrin: if in a hundred years they ask me what is happening in Russia now, I will answer:

History This blue mineral with purple tints was valued by sages, kings, and pioneers for its help

Stone type Precious Prevalence (Deposits) Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Canada, Russia, USA, South Africa Varieties

How purple stones are evaluated The color is obtained by mixing red and blue. Different proportions create variety

What kind of stone: Precious; Deposits: India, Burma, Africa, Canada, USA, Norway, Thailand, Turkey, Greece, Kazakhstan,

Jade, sultanite, malachite, onyx - nowadays you will see more under these names

What is a carat? Historians believe that stones were measured in carats already in ancient times. Here

Historical errors and cuckoo zircon It is assumed that the names zircon and zirconium come from Persian (distorted)