Gemstones - Collection Guide for the People

Author: Xin Hong
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Compared to jade and ornamental stones, gemstones are the most beautiful and valuable category of stones. They are natural mineral single crystals or aggregates used for making jewelry, characterized by bright colors, crystal-clear texture, brilliant luster, hardness, durability, and rarity. Examples include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, opals, cat's eyes, moonstones, quartz, tourmalines, turquoise, agates, aquamarines, lapis lazuli, opalite, malachite, peridot, etc. In a broader sense, gemstones also include several organic non-mineral substances, such as amber, pearls, and coral. Generally, gemstone collectibles refer to exquisite jewelry made by craftsmen, also known as fine jewelry. Currently, the art auction market in China has risen, but there are still not many buyers attending auctions to bid on gemstones. With the significant improvement in people's living standards and the growing awareness of collecting and investing, jewelry will attract more people to participate in bidding for gemstones due to its numerous advantages, such as rarity, beauty, brilliance, durability, exquisite craftsmanship, elegant designs, ease of storage, and potential for appreciation. The gemstone collection featured in this book, collected from ordinary people, is presented for readers' appreciation.