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2. Moonstone (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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   Moonstone cabochon. The most common moonstone is of the orthoclase feldspar mineral adularia, named for an early mining site near Mt. Adular in Switzerland, now the town of St. Gotthard. [1] [better source needed] A solid solution of the plagioclase feldspar oligoclase +/− the potassium feldspar orthoclase also produces moonstone specimens.

3. Belomorite - Wikipedia

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   Belomorite is a spectacular and popular jewelry and ornamental material, one of the varieties of moonstone. However, due to its fragility and perfect cleavage, the mineral often breaks and is difficult to process, so it is cut in the form of simple cabochons (oval, round, teardrop-shaped), as well as balls or polished plates.

4. Moregine bracelet - Wikipedia

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   Gold Roman bracelet in the shape of a snake found at Moregine, near Pompeii. It is inscribed "dominus ancillae suae" on the inside.In November 2000, an archaeological excavation at Moregine, to the south of Pompeii, discovered the body of a woman with several pieces of gold jewellery, including a gold bracelet in the shape of a snake.

5. Stonesetting - Wikipedia

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   The earliest known technique of attaching stones to jewelry was bezel setting. A bezel is a strip of metal bent into the shape and size of the stone and then soldered to the piece of jewelry. The stone is then inserted into the bezel, and the metal edge of the bezel pressed over the edge of the stone, holding it in place.

6. List of gemstones by species - Wikipedia

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   Actinolite. Nephrite (var.); Adamite; Aegirine; Afghanite; Agrellite; Algodonite; Alunite; Amblygonite; Analcime; Anatase; Andalusite. Chiastolite; Andesine ...

7. Glamorous gold jewelry staples you can wear on repeat — all ...

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   A passion for jewelry can become an expensive habit, especially if you favor investment pieces. But if necklaces, rings and earrings are your go-to accessories, there are ways to keep your budget ...