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Could cheaper synthetic diamonds be helping natural zircon? As synthetic diamond prices continue to fall, they are beginning to replace traditional diamond simulants such as cubic zirconia. That shift may have an unexpected effect on another gemstone. For years, many consumers confused zircon with cubic zirconia, even though they are completely different: zircon is a natural gemstone, while cubic zirconia is manufactured. My theory is that as cubic zirconia becomes less relevant, this mistaken association begins to disappear. That allows more people to appreciate zircon for what it truly is, and may be one factor supporting its prices. Have you ever confused zircon with cubic zirconia?

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One took years of digging. Another was first thought to be sapphire. The other two have histories reaching back centuries. From the electric blue-green of Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline to Tanzanite's violet-blue, Egypt's ancient Peridot mines and Colombia's celebrated emeralds, these four discoveries left a lasting mark on the gemstone world. Which of these stories surprised you most? #ParaibaTourmaline #Tanzanite #Peridot #Emerald #Gemstones

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If you’re born in October, comment your birthday and tell us which gemstone you would pick. October gives you one of the most colourful birthstone combinations: opal and tourmaline. From the natural patterns of Boulder Opal to the electric colour of Paraiba Tourmaline, there is an incredible range of character, colour and rarity. #opal #tourmaline #birthstone #octoberbirthstone #gemstones