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		<title>Iolite Gem Stone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iolite is basically an aluminium magnesium silicate that naturally occurs in a very transparent form. It is also exceptionally clean and has a moderate to high brilliance. Its hue ranges from deep blue to light grayish blue to yellowish gray. The blue shade sometimes becomes so spectrally pure that it is called a water sapphire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hematite Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/hematite-gem-stone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[marcasite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This stone brings to the wearer alertness, exuberance and, peculiarly enough, success in legal issues. This is not made up by me or some other source; it has been in our culture for quite long. And another thing that I have surely not made up, this stone is also known to increase the wearer’s sex [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Garnet Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/garnet-gem-stone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[emerald]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[garnet]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tsavorite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This little stone was, in the middle ages, used to stop loss of blood and cure inflammatory diseases. It is still hailed as a symbol of sincerity and devotion and is known to cure anger and indiscipline. Stones of the garnet family are known to be moderately hard, durable and quite brilliant. The range of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Emerald Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/emerald-gem-stone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[emerald]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Emerald is the green variety of beryl, and one of the most rare and expensive ones. This stone has since eternity believed to bring faithfulness and unending unconditional love to the wearer. It is the birthstone of people born in May. Unlike what most people think, this stone is far harder than most, even though [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diopside Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/diopside-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/diopside-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diopside, until recently, was known as a mineral rather than as a gemstone. This calcium, magnesium compound occurs naturally in grey, brown and yellow shades of green. The deep green gems we have got in the market are a little too expensive; this one can provide an inexpensive alternative for them if not for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coral Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/coral-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/coral-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is a stone that has a more than twenty centuries old reputation for curing madness, giving wisdom and calming storms. If there is ever a gemological hall of fame, the coral will be right up there at the top with all the diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
Other kinds of folklore hail the red coral as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chrysoprase Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/chrysoprase-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/chrysoprase-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[quartz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is a highly translucent variety of quartz that is mostly found in light and dark shades of green. The translucent characteristic means that the stone is normally cut in the cabochon style. It happens to be extremely bright and uniformly colored and prized for that reason. But nonetheless, it is quite inexpensive because of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chrysoberyl Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/chrysoberyl-gem-stone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chrysoberyl is another interesting family of stones that has three prominent varieties – alexandrite, cat’s-eye and the regular chrysoberyl. What’s interesting is that these three belong to the same gem family, which means that they have the same chemical composition, but their optical properties are far from similar; actually, people who have seen the three [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heliotrope Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/heliotrope-gem-stone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[heliotrope]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The mineral heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, is a form of chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline quartz. 
The Greeks believed this stone fell from the sky and attached special powers to it. Even as late as the last century, the stone was believed to have curative powers such as relieving urinary troubles, stopping every kind [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beryl Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/beryl-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/beryl-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[beryl]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The beryl is a legend since medieval times. Most kings had a beryl on one of their fingers when going for war or negotiations – it was known to add intellect and presence of mind and remove laziness. The wearer was believed to become unconquerable and friendly and likeable at the same time (if the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benitoite Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/benitoite-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/benitoite-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This extremely rare and exquisite gem is not seen very often in jewelry collections, but has a host of collectors and connoisseurs after it. It is named after the place where it was first found – a place called Benito in our own California. This remains, to this day, the sole source of this stone, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aquamarine Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/aquamarine-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/aquamarine-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[aquamarine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This stone has a unique significance in almost all western cultures as the symbol of hope, health and good thoughts. The stone is believed to bring love and affection to the wearer, and is special for people born in March. The stone occurs mostly in shades of blue – light blue, bluish green, and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Apatite Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/apatite-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/apatite-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[apatite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This stone occurs in shades of blue, green, pink, purple and yellow – that is to say, almost all colors and shades that you see stones in. but you have probably never heard of it. Why? Why is such a versatile stone not in vogue - because it is not that hard and durable.
The shades [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Andalusite Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/andalusite-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/andalusite-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[andalusite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Andalusite is named after Andalusia, the province of Spain where it was first discovered.
This stone, also known as the poor man’s alexandrite is one of the alluring new possibilities that have been in vogue in the industry since the last few decades. It’s quite hard and fairly durable, has a moderate brilliance, and is composed mainly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ammolite Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/ammolite-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/ammolite-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ammolite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This beautiful stone has been known to Native Americans since the last two centuries – it was believed to bring wealth and abundance, by becoming a sign of good luck. But it was not until a new source was found in Alberta, Canada that the stone was available in adequate supply to take up the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amethyst Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/amethyst-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/amethyst-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[amethyst]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. This is definitely one of the most fabled and sought after of colored stones. It is still believed to prevent the wearer from getting drunk and being poisoned other than working as a pacifier.

This stone is generally available in shades of purple and worn as a February birthstone. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amber Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/amber-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/amber-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[amber]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Now here’s something that’s completely different from all other stones – in the fact that it’s not a stone at all.
While all gems are crystalline in terms of their molecular arrangement, amber is amorphous. It’s just tree sap that has been fossilized over thousands of years to form a beautiful substance that is sometimes transparent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alexandrite Gem Stone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/alexandrite-gem-stone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/alexandrite-gem-stone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[alexandrite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[First the name – it’s called by that name because it was discovered in Russia on the same day that the czar Alexander II reached majority. 0therwise it’s just another variety of chrysoberyl that has the peculiar quality of looking grass green in normal daylight and raspberry red under artificial neon light. In its mother [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Evaluate and Examine Cut of Diamond and Gemstones</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/evaluate-and-examine-cut-of-diamond-and-gemstones/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/evaluate-and-examine-cut-of-diamond-and-gemstones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cut Style and Beauty
The cut of a diamond can have a major effect on the look and beauty of the gem. Gemstones may be cut either into a faceted style (the kind that we normally picturize) or into a smooth nonfaceted style known as Cabochon.
Cabochons are mostly available in the round-domed, square-domed (sugarloaf cabochons) or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Optical Phenomena in Gemstones</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/optical-phenomena-in-gemstones/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/optical-phenomena-in-gemstones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[optics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=64</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We talked about grading stones in terms of clarity on the basis of the inclusion and blemishes that they possess. But the same inclusions, depending on their number, variety and position, can make wonderful things happen. You must have seen gems that twinkle like stars in lovely six-ray or four-ray patterns. Well, that is just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find the Right Jewelry and Gemstone Insurer</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/find-the-right-jewelry-and-gemstone-insurer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/find-the-right-jewelry-and-gemstone-insurer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=62</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Once you are done with the consultants and appraisers, the next important thing to do is to find the right insurer. What many people do not realize is that insurers differ vastly in terms of coverage policies and replacement procedures – for them insurance is insurance, no matter of what kind it is!
Many companies will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jewelry and Gemstone Gemologist - Appraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/jewelry-and-gemstone-gemologist-appraiser/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/jewelry-and-gemstone-gemologist-appraiser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You already know what an appraiser does, he verifies the qualities that a gem is represented to have. But that is not the only reason why you need the services of an appraiser. He and his appraisal are instrumental in getting the adequate amount of insurance on your stone. In case of theft or loss [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Consultants in Gemstone Trade</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/consultant-gems-trade/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/consultant-gems-trade/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The consultant has had a somewhat late entry into the field of gem trade. Like any other consultant, the gemologist consultant will provide you knowhow and help you take better or at least more informed decisions. In particular, he can provide you with services such as helping you make your choice and get the best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding the Right Jeweler</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/find-right-jeweler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/find-right-jeweler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now we are footing on uncharted and uncertain territories. We will be talking about the ways in which one can get hold of the right jeweler in order to make a purchase. Looking at the number of cases of misrepresentation, this is most necessary. No advice given on this matter can be comprehensive enough to take [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Expected Bill of Sale When Buying a Gemstone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/the-bill-of-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/the-bill-of-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[buy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[gemstone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=16</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember we talked about asking for certificates and bills and things written on the bills? Here I will clearly state in what cases you might wanna do so, and what exactly you need to get in written on your bill, if at all you do.
If a colored stone is more than one carat in weight [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calculate Your Love</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/calculate-your-love/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/calculate-your-love/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=15</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to have some fun by measuring the intensity of your love for your partner? Use this Best Love Meter. Check your Love percentage and find here, how compatible you and your partners are to each other.
Now this love meter is very essential in a way that you can tell people how much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Tips for Gemstone Buyers</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/gemstones-special-tips-for-buyers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/gemstones-special-tips-for-buyers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Color and Clarity]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[clarity]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[color]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few tips that you’d wanna follow while purchasing your favorite color stone:

Just like I said in my previous post on selecting the right gemstone, remember that while calculating the price of a stone, color is the most crucial factor. If the color is fine and deep, a few flaws here and there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Buy a Colored Gemstone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/how-to-buy-a-colored-gemstone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/how-to-buy-a-colored-gemstone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In my last few posts I was just briefing you on how to get the stone of your choice. Now we will concentrate on how to get the deal through, how to make the purchase.
Like any other purchase, this one is about asking the right questions and getting the jeweler to answer the questions himself [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Easy Steps - Get the Best Colored Gemstone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/get-the-best-colored-gemstone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/get-the-best-colored-gemstone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[gemstones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[price]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[selection]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=11</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In my last post on  picking the right colored gemstone  I talked about the various options you have in each color and how you must avoid misinterpretation and being tricked. Now I assume you are interested, or will be interested at some point in the future, in buying gems from one of those retail stores keeping [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Always Pick the RIGHT Colored Gemstone</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/pick-the-right-gem/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/pick-the-right-gem/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Artificial Gemstones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[buy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[choose]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[emerald]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[garnet]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[gemstone]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[jewel]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ruby]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sapphire]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spinel]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tanzanite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tourmaline]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=10</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These days, there can be nothing more exciting than buying a colored gemstone, simply because there has never been a wider array of varieties to choose from. Go to a retail outlet and you will be immersed in radiant and lively colors. If you want an emerald and can’t afford a decent one, you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Misleading Nomenclature of Gemstones</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/misleading-nomenclature-of-gems/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/misleading-nomenclature-of-gems/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[emerald]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[nomenclature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sapphire]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=9</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Now we will look at one more way of misleading customers – using names for stones with qualifiers that lead the customer to think they are something that they are not. 
Such misnomers are generally used outside the United States. However you need to be aware of them.
For example, one might say a particular sapphire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Composite Stones - Doublets and Triplets</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/composite-stones-doublets-triplets/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/composite-stones-doublets-triplets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Types of Stones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[composite stones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[doublets]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[triplets]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=8</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Composite stones are stone comprising of more than one part, held together usually by a colored bonding agent. The number of possible combinations                            of materials usable in making such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Color and Clarity Techniques Used in Colored Gemstones</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/color-and-clarity-techniques-in-colored-gemstones/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/color-and-clarity-techniques-in-colored-gemstones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Color and Clarity]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[diffusion]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dyeing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[foil-backing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fracture-filling]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[oiling]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[radiation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[techniques]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=4</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In my last post we talked about Natural and Artificial Gemstones and how fake gemstones are represented as real gemstones. Talking about fraudulent practices in the industry, we come to the ones relating to color and clarity enhancement. What you need to understand first is that such techniques are used in the colored stone industry every [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural and Artificial Gemstones</title>
		<link>http://www.artsutra.net/natural-and-artificial-gemstones/</link>
		<comments>http://www.artsutra.net/natural-and-artificial-gemstones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:50:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hopeless2141</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Artificial Gemstones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[malpractice]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.artsutra.net/?p=3</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this article, I will talk about the various ways in which you may stand to lose in a transaction on account of fraud or some other kind of malpractice in Jewelry Stores. Let me tell you here and now that on the whole, jewelers happen to be honest and defend their reputation with their [...]]]></description>
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