topaz
18 May
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Honey yellow. Fiery orange. Cyclamen pink. Icy blue.

TOPAZ

Topaz gets its name from the greek word Topazion, which may originate from sanskrit word“tapas”meaning “fire”.Alternative theory suggests the name’s origin related to egyptian island of topazos in the red sea.

In 1740, the “braganza” diamond (1640 carats) was found in brazil.
It was set in portugese crown . It was thought to be the largest diamond ever found but now considered to be a giant colourless topaz

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citrine
18 May
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A Vintage Yellow

CITRINE GEMSTONE

Citrine is named after the french name for “lemon” that is “citron”. It is believed to be associated with wealth and prosperity therefore also referred as “merchant stone”.
Many shopkeepers keep this gem in their business lockers or near cash registers to realize maximum pecuniary power of the gem.

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Amethyst
18 May
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The Essence of Colour Purple

Amethyst

 It derives from ancient Greek word “AMETHUSTOS” meaning “intoxicate” , a reference to the belief the the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. In Greek mythology, Amethyst was rock crystal dyed purple by tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.

Amethyst was known as a gem that would bring forth the highest, purest aspirations of human kind and would guard against the anger of passion, and the violent nature of its wearer.

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