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Aquamarine is a fairly common gemstone, [6] rendering it more accessible for purchase, compared to other gems in the beryl family. [7] Overall, its value is determined by weight, color, [5] cut, and clarity. [8] It is transparent to translucent and possesses a hexagonal crystal system. [9]
Aquamarine (from Latin: aqua marina, "sea water" [17]) is a blue or cyan variety of beryl. It occurs at most localities which yield ordinary beryl. The gem-gravel placer deposits of Sri Lanka contain aquamarine. Green-yellow beryl, such as that occurring in Brazil, is sometimes called chrysolite aquamarine. [18]
Mary of England with the famous Orange Pearls Sophie of Württemberg with her 113 pearls. They were sold by her eldest son and were auctioned in 1904 for 855 000 Francs Queen Wilhelmina with the parure of diamonds and sapphires that were a wedding-present from the Dutch people Queen Juliana shows the Garuda bracelet on her right-arm.
King Mongkut of the present Chakri dynasty created the “Dara Irapot” or the “Three–headed Elephant Star” to be adorned on his attire pursuant of the European custom. In the following years, the “Dara Noparat” or the Star of Nine Gems was created to be bestowed upon members of the royal family.
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A gift from King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, it is a necklace in design and set with brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. King Faisal bought the necklace, made by the American jeweller Harry Winston, and presented it to Elizabeth II while on a state visit to the United Kingdom in 1967. Before his departure, she wore it to a banquet at the ...
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3. Broccolini. Just when you thought we were finished with the “broc“ family, here comes more! Yes, there’s a real difference between broccolini, broccoli rabe, and broccolini — and ...