Let me Tell you My Origin – Burma Ruby

 Burma Ruby is red colored Corundum. Corundum in its pure form is usually colorless and the colors are acquired due to the presence of trace elements. Ruby is one of the rarest and most valuable Gemstones of the corundum family.  Their colors range from pink-red Ruby to a vivid pigeon blood red. The red color is regarded as the finest form of corundum. Famous for its Beauty, durability, and rarity; it is the quality of the color which plays the determining role in the value of Rubies. The pigeon blood red color is that kind of a red traffic light, a fluorescent red of high intensity. Burma Ruby holds very high demands. It is mainly produced in Myanmar and hence its name. Other producers of this Gemstone are China, Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India. Burma Rubies are sold at Myanmar’s Gem auctions. The most famous source which produces the finest quality Burmese Ruby is Mogok Stone tract situated in Burma. The price of Burma Ruby depends on the size of the Crystal.

Let’s have a Look at My Origin – Zambian Emerald!

 The Word ‘Emerald’ originally came from the ancient Greek word ‘Smaragdos’ that means green Gem and this legacy went to Latin and made ‘Smaragdus’ and finally ‘esmraldus’, slowly esmraldus became ‘Emerald’ by middle English.

The reason why Emeralds were called Smaragdus was that they were found on Mount Smaragdus in Egypt around 1500 BCE while in India and Australia in the 14th century.

Emeralds are found all over the World such as in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Zambia, Zimbabwe, US, Somalia, Russia, Ethiopia, Egypt etc.

The reason it’s called Zambian Emerald is that Zambia is the world’s second-largest producer of these Emeralds. Despite this, Zambia provides us with the Superior Quality of Emeralds Worldwide and it has this greenish hue color with a shade of blue glorifying its Beauty.

The Specialty about Zambian Emerald that uniquely classifies it is the way its quality of cutting, color, style, and type of fracture filling.

Emerald is the traditional Birthstone for May, time of Celebration as when Wheat and Rabi’s crops are harvested. Not just this, it also signifies the astrological sign of cancer and we must not forget that Cancerians are known for their loyalty traits and emotional depth.

Because Emerald is Unique and has its textural variety like nobody else, every King and Queen of their times such as Alexandra The Great, Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth ||, Kings of Egypt made Jewelry or swords for themselves of this Emerald.

Let me tell you My Origin – Malachite

‘Malakos’ meaning ‘soft’ is the Green word from where Malachite has been derived, but even though physically it isn’t the hardest of stones, its powers make it one of the strongest.

With an awe-inspiring history of over 3800 years, when Malachite was first mined in the Great Orme Mines of Britain, there is more to Malachite than meets the eye. It was also mined centuries ago in caves of Israel. Since time immemorial, Malachite has caught the attention of the human eye owing to its uniquely fresh, earthy and yet luxurious look.

Huge deposits of the brilliantly green rock are found in the Urals, Russia, followed by several other countries like the  Democratic Republic of the Congo; Gabon; Zambia;  Namibia; Mexico; New South Wales;  France;  Israel; and the Southwestern United States, most notably in Arizona.

It has always and very widely been used as a pigment in green paints since an exceptionally long time, almost until the nineteenth century.

From ancient times, it has been worn as a tiny locket on every child, believed to ward off evil spirits and keep the adorned healthy. The Egyptians wore Malachite as a talisman owing to their protective abilities.

It is opaque – translucent and invariably of the many hues on a greenish color spectrum.

It also happens to be one of the first ores of copper to be mined. It is a secondary mineral of copper that is it is usually formed by lime reacting with copper oxides.  It does not yield a huge quantity of copper, though. Thus, even though once it was extensively mined for copper, now better yielding ores are used and malachite is preserved for its use as a powerful and beautiful stone.

The vibrant green, polished luster and the very many patterns make it a beautiful Gemstone, worth collecting and definitely inviting fascination. It looks elegant and gorgeous at the same time. 

Let me tell you My Origin – Carnelian

 Carnelian which is often referred to as ‘cornelian’ is named after the color of cornel cherry. It is one of the oldest known Gemstones dating back to 4000 years. In ancient times it was known as the jewelry of the nobles, many emperors and rich merchants used it as accessories.

It has been used throughout the Greek, Roman and Babylonian era, where people used to wear it as amulets and make insignia rings and seals out of it.

It has a very distinct role in Christianity. It is also believed that Carnelian was one of the twelve Gemstones worn on the breastplate of Aaron, the first high priest of the Israelite and a prophet.

This is considered a Red Quartz mineral used as a Gemstone found commonly in India, Russia, Brazil, and Germany. It has a distinct red color ranging from pale orange to intense brownish-red. The presence of color is due to the accumulation of iron particles within a colorless Quartz Crystal. The color of this Gem can be enhanced by heating.

Let me tell you My Origin – Green Apatite

Green Apatite is found in various countries around the world. India, Kenya, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mexico and Canada are its chief producer. Madagascar is famous for producing the highly desire neon-green colored Apatite. The purple variety of Apatite is of rare occurrence and is found in Maine. Apatite is a Greek term meaning ‘cheat’. It was given this name due to its close resemblance to several other highly valuable Gemstones. Apatite is found in various shades from pink to green. 

Its green colored stone is the most desired and top-selling one. Connoisseurs often seek out rare colors such as Paraiba-like blue-green Apatite or leek-green Apatite, which is known as ‘asparagus stone’. Top grade blue-green specimens of apatite are the most demanded can rival that of famed Paraiba Tourmaline. Deep purple, violet and reddish specimens are also in demand. An additional blue variety is known as ‘moroxite’, but it is typically heat-treated to enhance color. Other Apatite Gemstone colors include colorless, pink, purple and golden yellow. Untreated Blue Brazilian stones rank second in demand. Light-green Apatite is popularly known as the ‘asparagus stone’. As for other Gems, color saturation is the primary definer of the value. Apatite’s value depends mostly on its color. Those with high color intensity are considered the most valuable. Gem-quality Apatites are rarely found in large sizes.

Green Amethyst - Know My Story!

 Green Amethyst is a light green colored- transparent Semi-Precious Gemstone. Prasiolite is Green Quartz, a silicate mineral which is chemically silicon dioxide. Prasiolite, which is popularly known as Green Amethyst stone does not occur naturally. It is produced by heating Amethyst which is Yellowish Quartz. This Yellow Quartz is mainly found in Brazil and the USA. Amethyst is heated at about 500-degree centigrade to produce Green Amethyst Stone having a pale Green Color which when exposed in direct strong sunlight loses its color. Some varieties of Green Quartz do occur naturally. These are members of the Chalcedony Quartz family. They comprise of Chrysoprase and aventurine. Aventurine is mainly dark-green with a glittery metallic appearance caused by included green mica. Chrysoprase is colored due to the presence of trace amounts of nickel. Its color varies from apple-green to deep green. These are purely and completely Natural Gemstones.

Pyrite - Know My Story!

Pyro means heat and pyrite comes from the Greek word “Pyr” which means fire. When it was introduced it was struck with steel and it caused a spark. Hence then that spark was used for igniting a fire for gun to shoot. Since then it was named Pyrite; stone that ignites a fire.

It is an iron sulfide and found residing with other sulfides at the time of mining.

It is found under the sedimentary and metamorphic rocks where gold is also found. Though people often call it a Fool’s gold but sometimes it constitutes of gold too.

So better not call any metal especially nature’s gift to be disgracious.

It seems to be pale- darkish yellow with hardness from 6-6.5 at Mohs scale.

Usually, Pyrites from a crystal cuboidal shape and resembles the artificial geometrical models found in Europe as early as the 5th century BC.

When Pyrite is found, it is in dust form and if it is exposed to air, it decomposes into sulfates or iron oxide. Then to preserve it so that it stays, there’s this bacteria acidithobacillusin in which it is preserved and this oxidizes the Pyrite to make ferrous oxide and sulfate.

It’s never an easy process to extract nature’s heaven and smack it on to the world. Things go under extensive workload, pressure, reactions, combination and then prepared. And that’s when it shines so bright.

Talking of prices, if pyrite contains 0.25% gold then one ton of pyrite will worth over $109,000.

So, it costs a higher stake which makes it nonetheless than gold itself.