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Famous Gemstones and Their Characteristics

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Gemstones are appreciated for their colour, rarity, durability, and origin. Each stone has its own personality and visual presence. At Allard Haut Jewelry gemstones are selected individually for their balance, purity, and elegance.

Diamond

Origin: South Africa, Botswana, Canada, Russia Hardness (Mohs scale): 10

Diamond is admired for its exceptional brilliance and durability. As the hardest natural material, it represents purity, strength, and timeless elegance, making it ideal for everyday jewelry.

Paraíba Tourmaline

Origin: Brazil (Paraíba), Mozambique, Nigeria Hardness (Mohs scale): 7 – 7.5
Paraíba tourmaline is admired for its exceptional electric blue to neon turquoise colour caused by traces of copper wit hin the crystal structure. It is considered one of the rarest and most sought after coloured gemstones in modern high jewelry.

Emerald

Origin: Colombia, Zambia, Brazil
Hardness (Mohs scale): 7.5 – 8

Emerald is recognised for its vivid green tone and natural inclusions that make each stone unique. It represents renewal and timeless elegance.

Sapphire

Origin: Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Myanmar, Madagascar Hardness (Mohs scale): 9
Sapphire is valued for its deep blue colour and remarkable resistance. It symbolizes wisdom and refinement and is perfectly suited for both classic and contemporary jewelry.

Ruby

Origin: Myanmar, Mozambique, Thailand Hardness (Mohs scale): 9
Ruby is among the rarest and most valuable coloured gemstones. Its intense red colour symbolizes pass ion and vitality and is highly appreciated by collectors.

Aquamarine

Origin: Brazil, Pakistan, Madagascar Hardness (Mohs scale): 7.5 – 8
Aquamarine is known for its clear blue tones reminiscent of the sea. It offers a luminous and refined appearance with excellent transparency.

Spinel

Origin: Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam Hardness (Mohs scale): 8

Spinel is increasingly appreciated in haute joaillerie for its brilliance and rarity. Available in vibrant red, pink, and blue tones, it combines beauty with exceptional clarity.

Selecting the Right Gemstone

Each gemstone has its own colour intensity, durability, and origin that influence its value and character. At Allard Haut Jewelry, every gemstone is selected for its harmony within the final jewel.
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