http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone Gemstones that have been recently added to the Gemstone Index http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/rss.php http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#bluespongecoral 11/20/09 (11/20/09) We are told this variety is unenhanced and achieves its blue color naturally... [Read about many more coral varieties!] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#blackcoral 11/19/2009 (11/19/2009) A lacquer coating has been added to this black beauty for stability and protection... [Read more] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#applecoral 11/18/09 (11/18/09) Apple coral is stabilized red sponge coral. It is naturally a dark brick red, but... [Read more] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#coral 11/13/09 (11/13/09) Coral is a calcium carbonate built up by the skeletal material of small animals that live in colonies in the sea. It comes in a wide range of colors, with black, red and pink considered the most valuable... [Read more!] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#citrine 11/12/09 (11/12/09) a.k.a. Brazilian Topaz, Citrine Topaz, Colorado Topaz, False Topaz, Gold Topaz, Jeweler's Topaz, Madeira Topaz, Occidental Topaz, Saxon Topaz. The name citrine comes from the French citron, or "lemon," for its color... [Read plenty more!] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#lemonchrysoprase 11/11/09 (11/11/09) a.k.a. Citron, Lemon Magnesite. The name "lemon chrysoprase" is a little misleading, but it's the common name for this light-yellow magnesite with brown to light-tan veining... [Read more] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#commonchrysoprase 11/10/09 (11/10/09) This is the most common form of chrysoprase. Its green color has been compared to Prell® shampoo... [Read more] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#australianchrysoprase 11/09/09 (11/09/09) This high-quality stone has a deeper tone and more saturated color than standard chrysoprase, and is found exclusively in Australia. At its best, it is considered a look-alike for jadeite jade... [Read more] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/c.htm#chrysoprase 11/06/09 (11/06/09) a.k.a. Australian Jade. One of the most valuable chalcedony (quartz) gemstones, chrysoprase is prized for its rarity and opalescent apple-green color... [Read much more!] http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone/index.html 04/24/09 (04/24/09) Making our Gemstone Index feed a fun addition to your day! Subscribe now & get a "Gemstone of the Day" in your toolbar / desktop. :)