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IGI provides independent grading reports, colored stone reports, identification and appraisal reports, diamond authentication and attestations of origin, and laser inscription services. They also offers diamond and colored stone courses through IGI's Schools of Gemology. [7] Graduates from the IGI school of Gemology are awarded an IGI Diploma.
As for this stone, ašgikû is its name.” [1]: 116 Statues representing šēdu and lamassu figures were made from specific stones to repel the evildoer. [3] A stone described as like black obsidian was used “to dispel the wrath of the (personal) god.” [ 4 ] The ḫusīgu -stone was used in a stone charm preventing a ḫa'attu -demon from ...
Bahia Emerald [2]; Carolina Emperor, [3] [4] 310 carats uncut, 64.8 carats cut; discovered in the United States in 2009, resides in the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC, US
One of the women’s graves featured stones carefully arranged in the shape of a long Viking boat, likely as a ritual to aid her journey to the afterlife, they added.
Leaders of states in the U.S. which have significant mineral deposits often create a state mineral, rock, stone or gemstone to promote interest in their natural resources, history, tourism, etc. Not every state has an official state mineral, rock, stone and/or gemstone, however.
Similar objects can be found on all continents except Antarctica. They are associated with Celtic Europe, prehistoric Australia, Borneo and the Middle East.Some of the earliest cupules can be found at the Bhimbetka cave site in India, dating to 290,000-700,000 BCE, but in Europe they do not pre-date the most recent cold phase (the Würm or Weichselian glaciation).
These dogs are truly deserving of a little fun in their lives. As the rescue themselves noted, many of the dogs are in hospice care with cancer, renal failure, or other serious health issues. So ...
Israel and Lebanon have accepted a proposal to end the 13-month border conflict that spiraled into an all-out war with Hezbollah. Here are the details about the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal