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Rubies Gemstone Information
Rubies Gemstone TipsThe necklace was designed by Baumgold Brothers, Inc, and consists of a yellow gold chain with 66 round brilliant-cut diamonds, fringed with ten drop motifs, each set with two marquise-cut diamonds, a pear-shaped diamond, and a small round brilliant-cut diamond (the total weight of the 106 diamonds is about 45 carats). The configuration of these stones makes them look like small angels! The necklace was donated by Leonard and Victoria Wilkinson in 1977 to the Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC. He first discovered this greenish zinc carbonate mineral from the Kelly Mine in New Mexico. Another huge mineral in the exhibit is the Smithsonite, named for James Smithson, who bequeathed the funds to establish the Smithsonian Institution. Rubies Gemstone AdviceIt originally came from Sri Lanka. Some of the other don’t miss items in the Smithsonian’s Gem Collection are the Smithsonian Canary Diamond, a huge canary and diamond ring. The 98. 6-carat Bismarck Sapphire is also part of the collection and is one of the world’s largest sapphires. It’s also fascinating to see some of these gems in their raw uncut state, such as the large corundrum crystal which is the mineral that sapphires are made of, and a very large beryl crystal, from which the emerald and aquamarine family of stones is derived. You need to read the labels to determine the one that is right for your diamonds and other jewelry. Most are kits, with everything you need included. If you find your self too busy to be mixing soaps and ammonias, many department stores sell liquid jewelry cleaners. Read the complete directions and follow all the precautions. Rubies Gemstone Facts
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