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| South Africa, Australia, India,
Russia, and Brazil. |
The diamond has been a symbol
of eternal love since the 15th century, when Archduke Maximillian
of Austria sealed his engagement to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond
ring. Of all jewels, the diamond is supreme and worthy of the name
precious stone. It qualifies for all the virtues implied in that
term: brilliance, hardness, rarity, antiquity, purity and permanence. |
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| Brazil, Columbia,Rhodesia,
South Africa, Russia and India. |
One of the most valuable
gems, emerald has been coveted through history. It was attributed
such great power that it was often used in powdered form to prevent
epilepsy, stop bleeding, cure dysentery and fever, and avert panic.
In addition, emerald was thought to make its owner eloquent and
persuasive, bring joy, give the ability to foretell the future and
improve memory.
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| Persian Gulf, Straits of Manaar,
Japan, Mexico, Panama, Burma and South Seas. |
Since the Hindu god Vishnu
searched the seas for a pearl to adorn his daughter on her wedding
day, pearls have been the symbols of love, happiness, wealth, honor
and longevity.
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