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Peridot

Peridot, the birthstone for August, is harder than metal but softer than many gemstones. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green however depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green. The most valuable is considered a dark-olive green color.

Opal | Glen Ellyn Jewelers

Opal

Opal, along with tourmaline, is the birthstone for October. Opal ranges from clear through white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, shore, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black. Of these hues, the reds against black are the most rare and dear, whereas white and greens are the most common. Fire opals are transparent to translucent opals with warm body colors yellow, orange, orange-yellow or red and they do not show any play-of-color. The most famous source of fire opals is Mexico and Australia produces around 97% of the world’s opal.

Emerald | Glen Ellyn Jewelers

Emerald

Emerald is regarded as the traditional birthstone for May. Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl, colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. A fine emerald must possess not only a pure green hue , but also a high degree of transparency to be considered a top gem.
Today, most of the world’s emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil and Zambia. Emeralds can be cut in a variety of different shapes, ranging from the traditional rectangular step-cut, known as the “emerald cut,” to rounds, ovals, squares and cabochons.

Why are diamonds so expensive?

Wes Barrow Says:

All diamonds are not created equal. Quality and size determine expense. Approximately three billion years ago when the earth was still forming, pure carbon, under extreme heat and pressure, crystallized into what we know as diamonds. Volcanic activity brings the diamonds from deep within the earth near the surface.

Of all the diamonds ever mined, less than 50% are gem quality and even fewer are large enough to polish into diamonds for jewelry. It is estimated that 250 tons of ore need to be mined to produce a 1.00 carat gem quality polished diamond. 1.00ct. weighs 1/5 of a gram, with 454 grams in a pound and 2000 pounds in a ton. At 250 tons, that’s a ratio of 1,133,980,925 to one (over one billion to one). With that level of rarity it is no wonder diamonds are considered “expensive”, however I believe “valuable” better describes their worth.

Here at Larc Jewelers, we have many examples of sizes and quality diamonds- at near wholesale prices.

Garnet | Glen Ellyn Jewelers

Garnet

Garnet is the traditional birthstone for the month of January, however, red need not be your color of choice if you are born in this month. Rich orange and golden hues, striking greens, petal soft colors of violet and lavender, all await your selection.

Garnets are available in round, oval, and cushion cuts. Availability depends on variety: tsavorite is very difficult to find in sizes above a carat or two, while rhodolite garnet is available in larger sizes.

This durable and brilliant gem is easy to care for.

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