![]() ![]() ![]() After being mined, rough gemstones are cleaned to remove dirt and debris using the techniques of power washing and acid washing. They are extracted from the earth using traditional mining methods with simple tools and manual labor. Gemstones are mined from every corner of the world, including Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Pakistan, Myanmar (former Burma), Thailand, Australia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mexico, Brazil, India, and even in the state of Montana in the United States. Its color is determined by the way in which it interacts with certain trace elements (titanium, iron, copper, etc.) and absorbs and refracts light. A gemstone (also called a gem, fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semi-precious stone) is a crystallized mineral that forms under the earth under great heat and pressure. If you weren’t part of this colorful conversation, don’t worry – we took great notes! Keep reading to find out which colored gemstones are in hot demand, what precautions to take when buying gems online, which celebrity-inspired colored bridal ring trends are here to stay, and more! The Journey of the Gemīefore jumping into "what's hot" in colored gemstones, it’s helpful to learn what a gemstone is and how it gets from the mine to the market.
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