TANZANITE

MERELANI Tanzanite has only one source: the hills of Merelani in northern Tanzania. 1967 Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu is credited with finding the first tanzanite...

TURQUOISE

4,000 BC Turquoise buried in Ancient Egyptian tombs is among the world’s oldest jewelry. MEFKAT Ancient Egyptians called turquoise “mefkat,” which also means “joy” and...

CITRINE

IRON A trace of iron in citrine’s structure is responsible for its yellow-to-orange color. HEAT Natural citrine is rare. Most citrine on the market is...

TOPAZ

1768 The royal court in Portugal celebrates the discovery of Imperial topaz in 1768. 271 KILOS A transparent topaz crystal discovered in Minas Gerais, Brazil...

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