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| Gems & Jewelry |
All That Glitters
Jill Newman
02/02/2004
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Today, the landscape of gem mining has been greatly altered. While many of the great historical mines are not producing stones, other sources have opened up in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Russia. The mines of Madagascar and Tanzania—where a new deposit recently turned up—are emerging with their own versions of blue sapphire.
Some experts say, however, that the quality of the gems from these sources does not begin to approach that of the historic mines, which is just another factor that is motivating some gem dealers to enhance the quality of the stones.
Acquiring a significant natural ruby, emerald or sapphire gem may seem like a daunting task, but any devoted collector will discover the reward of an exceptional colored stone makes the search worthwhile. In the final analysis, a gem is at its best when it is left as Mother Nature intended.
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