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Is Zircon a Birthstone of December?

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Is Zircon a Birthstone of December?

Zircon Birthstone The most magnificent and valuable stone since ancient times, the December stone is also one of the most modern and looks nice in jewelry. Let's dive into more details of this beautiful December stone. Why Are There Two Birthstones in December? According to some opinions, some months have multiple birthstones because some gemstones are so rare and expensive that most consumers can't afford one. June has three birthstones, pearl, moonstone, and third is alexandrite. Alexandrite is quite expensive so pearl becomes the option. Same as December it has zircon, turquoise, and Tanzanite. December's birthday has a claim to three blue gemstones because December is cooler than other months. What Does Zircone Symbolize?  In earlier days, zircon is said to be a sleep wearer and bring prosperity honor, and wisdom. Zircon is now believed to give self-confidence and to wear if you love others too. Zircon brings compassion and love too. This precious stone is a grounding stone that inspires motivates and gives the guidance you're required RightNow. Also, it helps in achieving your goals. If you want peace and prosperity it contains yellow shades. Price of Zircon Stone per Carat. There are many types of zircon and the most expensive stone is blue Cambodian zircon. Large-sized rich blue quality shaped and cut may cost $280-450 carats. While other shades of red, brown, and colorless zircon can cost $100-200 per carat. Well,l zircon is a semi-precious gemstone and can be displayed the same as a diamond. Who Should Wear Zircon Stone? If you guys have Libra and Taurus as your zodiac signs, you can have zircon as your good luck charm. There are two main reasons why zircon is worn. Health:  Zircon has said to help with dizziness, muscle tightness, memory, respiratory problems migraine issues it's beneficial to wear Zircon. Also if you wear zircon in pregnancy or in allergies, it can be beneficial. Spiritual:   Zircon helps in meditation, makes psychic intuition, eliminates negative thoughts, attracting wisdom wealth, honor, and success. How to Tell if Zircon Is Real? To check the authenticity of the stone, check the unique brilliance and the refraction of the light on the stone. If you see some sorts of impurities or irregularities that a zircon has, it's a natural stone. Here are some other criteria also which can show if it's real or not. Check the shine: Natural Zircon has a unique shine and light refraction. Check Impurities: You can check the jeweler's loupe for natural inclusions and other irregularities in this stone. Check the Colour: Good quality gems are usually brown, brownish-red, green, and sometimes yellow. Red and green zircons are said to be valuable. Check the Cut: Zircon is shaped and cut in a way to take advantage of its fire and luster. Check the clarity: Original zircon stones are free of inclusions. History of zircon stone as a birthstone You can label zircon as one of the most ancient gemstone as it took the pressures of about 4 billion years old. In earlier times, it is said that zircon is here to promote sleep and bring prosperity, honor, and good luck to its wearer. The name Zircon arrived from Persia as zargun which means Gold Hued or yellow coloured.
Shocking Secrets of Crystals: What Nikola Tesla Discovered

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Shocking Secrets of Crystals: What Nikola Tesla Discovered

Nicola Tesla had outstanding work about crystals and their effects on human body. His work linked the crystals both scientifically and metaphysically.
Geology of Kashmir Sapphire Stones

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Geology of Kashmir Sapphire Stones

 Collisions of Eurasian and Indian Plate The most interesting and dramatic plate-tectonic creations are from Himalayas. The Himalayan range go from 2.900 kilo meter. This area has immense mountain ranges which started to form million years of ago. Indian and Eurasian plates started to mix up because of plat movements. Himalayas are result of two mass lands of India and Eurasia collisions. One will see same rock density and rock identification in both these areas. One will find same rock pattern in both lands. Famous Kashmir Valley There lies Zanskar mountains range around the Kashmir valley (in the Padar region of north western Himalayas). These regions are popular for their mightly glaciers, high altitude mountain ranges, high peaks, very very narrow valleys. The region usually have seismic activities which occasionally cause major earthquakes like it happened in 2005, Kashmir region of Pakistan side. These earthquakes becomes causes of landsildiing which occur due to the movement of Indians and Eurasian tectonic plates.  Kashmir Sapphires " The Collectors' Dream" The popular Kashmir valley has also produced the rarest and beautiful sapphire stone which is considered hallmark in sapphire stones. These sapphires are mined at 4500 meter high which is inaccessible part of Himalayans in 1800s. Kashmir Sapphires are considered the " Collectors' Dreams". On Indian side Kashmir was producing blue kashmir sapphire from 1882 to 1887. It was producing world famous cornflour blue sapphires. Since 1900s, the mining of the Kashmir Sapphire has been stopped and mostly blue kashmir sapphires found in the market are basically result of circulations which come from the limited period of 100 years ago.  Kashmir sapphire is famous for qualities such as their silk like rutile needles. These needles cause the velvet glow of sapphire color. This is only related to Kashmir Sapphires.  Kashmir Sapphire is continuously rulling the sapphire stone world. This will definitely give return on investment.   Here are popular Kashmir Sapphires  The Peacock Necklace'. Kashmir   --------
What Is The Best Place to Buy Real Sapphires?: From Mines to Markets

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What Is The Best Place to Buy Real Sapphires?: From Mines to Markets

Folkmarketgems provides 100% genuine sapphires from top sources like Kashmir and Sri Lanka. Our expertly cut stones come in vibrant colors, ensuring both authenticity and exceptional quality. Explore our exquisite collection today.
What to Look for when buying Sapphire stone?

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What to Look for when buying Sapphire stone?

What you can look for if you are going to buy a sapphire gemstone? There are many factors which contribute in buying a sapphire gemstone. Learn about them what are they?
List of Raw Gemstones and Crystals with Pictures

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List of Raw Gemstones and Crystals with Pictures

Raw gemstones come in various forms which are recognized by their particular crystal structure or shapes. Here is list of raw gems with their pictures
What are the different types of gemstone cuts? Understanding Different Types

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What are the different types of gemstone cuts? Understanding Different Types

Here we are discussing different gemstone shapes and cuts. Each is unique and set in jewelry while giving you a different looks and appearance. What are they? Read here...
How rare are Kashmir sapphires? Geology of Kashmir Valley

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How rare are Kashmir sapphires? Geology of Kashmir Valley

Blue Kashmir Sapphires are popular due to their unique color which comes due to particular trace elements in the corundum mineral stones. What makes the Kashmir Sapphire so expensive? What is worth about Kashmir Stones? Know more about them here...
Understanding Facet Rough and Cabochon Grade Lapidary Rough: A Guide for Gem Cutters

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Understanding Facet Rough and Cabochon Grade Lapidary Rough: A Guide for Gem Cutters

Its a difficult for gemstone cutters to select right choice for their first gems cutting experience. For this, this article is a comprehensive guidelines about Choosing Between Facet Grade and Lapidary Rough for Perfect Gemstones cutting.
Natural Emerald Price per carat: Is Emerald an Expensive Gem?

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Natural Emerald Price per carat: Is Emerald an Expensive Gem?

Emerald is one of the three most expensive gemstones, the other three being diamonds, Sapphires and rubies. learn about emeralds more here..
Is Aquamarine a Very Expensive Stone? Aquamarine Gems Price per Carat

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Is Aquamarine a Very Expensive Stone? Aquamarine Gems Price per Carat

What is Aquamarine Price Per carat? Here is a brief guidelines about aquamarine Stone price?
How Valuable is Tourmaline Stone? What is tourmaline price per carat?

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How Valuable is Tourmaline Stone? What is tourmaline price per carat?

Tourmaline price depends on several factors such as color, clarity, size and weight. Price will get higher if all factors are there. How these factors contribute to the price of tourmaline, learn here in this article

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