Gemstone Glossary
  



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Our aim is to provide the most comprehensive glossary of gemstones.

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Gemstones are precious or semi-precious stones mined, cut and polished for personal adornment and display. Precious gemstones have beauty, durability and rarity whereas a semi-precious stone has only one or two of these qualities. Jewellery.co.uk provides you with information on the most popular gemstones available including rare collectable gems.