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Peridot

Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth’s mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem.

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Fancy Color Diamond

Dazzling brilliance. Captivating color. These are the planet’s most valued gems.

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Diamond

Diamonds are among nature’s most precious and beautiful creations.

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Emerald

Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.

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Citrine

Citrine is the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz.

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