Elrequisitium

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  • Why are gemstones costly articles?

    Why are gemstones costly articles?

    “In depths where shadows softly gleam,
    Gems whisper tales of distant dream,
    Their beauty rare, a shining fee,
    Unlocking dreams of luxury.

    A single spark, a timeless grace,
    Rarity carved in nature’s space,
    In every facet, stories gleam,
    A world of wonder, a jeweled dream.

    For a gemstone beauty alone is insufficient, rarity and durability are equally essential properties.

    Eg:- Spharlite is a stone whose brilliance approaches that of diamond but is far too soft to be of equal value

    Fine garnets are far more pleasing than bad rubies. But the rubies still hold value[elaborate more on garnets and rubies]

    “Gemstones are the silent poetry of the earth, embodying timeless beauty and the intricate artistry of nature’s alchemy.”

    Spharlite

    Garnets

    Rubies

    Additionally many gems are said to have cultural and historical significance further increasing their value.

    An Italian superstition holds that sapphires are used in amulets which are worn as a protection from eye problems and melancholy and what more even Mary ‘The queen of Scots’ wore sapphires in her pendant to protect from sore eyes

    The labor intensive processes of mining and refinery adds to their overall value.

    ‘Digging grounds to find

    Shiny things to be loved

    Shouting ‘hard to do’

    Sweating, never mind’