Coloured Gemstones

Your desire for coloured gemstones isn't new - through history, gems have held a fascination - sometimes even a legendary power - for man

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The mystery and romance of gemstones goes back as far as we can trace - to those primitive days when man coveted these beautiful stones as "charms" or "amulets" to ward off evil. And later, as man became more sophisticated, the rarity and beauty of gems established them as the ultimate symbol of status to the rich and powerful.

Today, the pride of possessing a rare and beautiful gemstone is as great as ever. There is, however, one major difference.

At one time, only the very wealthy - or the very powerful - could hope to own a gemstone. Today, thanks to discoveries of rich mining and alluvial sources, you no longer have to be a millionaire to afford a gemstone.