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Gemstone Information & Buying Guide

A gemstone is a precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use in jewellery. Below is a list of the many gemstones that can be found at First State Auctions. Click on the gem to read more.

Alexandrite

Alexandrite

Unveiling the Mystical Charm of Alexandrite — The Gemstone of Many Colours

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Amethyst

Amethyst

Discover the Mystical Powers of the Amethyst

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Aquamarine

Aquamarine

Dive Into the Deep Blue Sea of Aquamarine Beauty

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Citrine

Citrine

Discover the Power of Citrine — Transform Your Home with Natural Beauty

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Emerald

Emerald

Make a Statement with the Bold Shine of Emerald

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Garnet

Garnet

Discover the Beauty of Garnet and Add a Touch of Luxury to Any Outfit

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Gem Treatments

Gem Treatments

The gemstone you see in a piece of fine jewellery almost never resembles the thing that came out of the ground.

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Jade

Jade

Unlock New Possibilities with the Mystical Power of Jade

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Kunzite

Kunzite

Uncover the Kunzite — A Gem that Shines with Unparalleled Beauty

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Mohs Scale of Hardness

Mohs Scale of Hardness

The famous saying states, to be between a rock and a hard place. But, what about when the rock IS the hard place?

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Morganite

Morganite

Add a Touch of Elegance to Your Look with Morganite Jewellery

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Onyx

Onyx

Unlock the Power of Onyx — Transform Your Surroundings with Elegant Illumination

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Opal

Opal

Embrace the Beauty and Brilliance of Opal for Your Jewellery

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Peridot

Peridot

Unlock the Radiance of Peridot with this Exquisite Gemstone

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Quartz

Quartz

Quartz Gems — Add a Touch of Radiance to Your Jewellery Collection

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Rubellite

Rubellite

Rubellite — The Gemstone of Passion and Love

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Ruby

Ruby

Unlock the Luxury of Ruby — Discover Its Radiant Beauty and Rare Brilliance

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Sapphire

Sapphire

Sapphires — The Gemstone of Royalty and Elegance

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Tanzanite

Tanzanite

Tanzanite — The Gemstone of Extraordinary Beauty and Elegance

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Topaz

Topaz

Discover the Captivating Brilliance of Topaz — Gems that Shine with Intense Colour

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Tourmaline

Tourmaline

Tourmaline — Discover the Rainbow of Possibilities in Gemstones

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Tsavorite

Tsavorite

Unlock the Beauty of Tsavorite — Discover its Radiant Green Brilliance

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