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  Freshwater pearls: An introduction to the jewellery phenomenon

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  The freshwater pearl, a wonder of nature that has been cherished for centuries for its mystical beauty. Today, most freshwater pearls sold on the market are cultured pearls. Freshwater cultured pearls are produced by inserting a stone into the oyster, which stimulates the formation of a pearl.

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  Topaz: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Topaz is a member of the Silicate family. It has been known for thousands of years and has a wide range of colors, from yellowish-brown to gold, as well as pink, green, blue, orange, etc... Topaz is growing in popularity, both in jewelry design and in the world of lithotherapy.

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  Aventurine: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  Aventurine is a fine green stone of the quartz variety. It has inclusions that differentiate it from other green stones. By adding certain compositions, its color can drift to blue, red/brown or yellow. Its virtues in lithotherapy are highly appreciated, notably for its ocular acuity and skin properties.

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  Angelite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Angelite is a fine blue stone from the anhydrite family. It is widely known by its nickname "the stone of angels" and inspires tranquility and peace. Angelite is a crystal very similar to gypsum, which brings benefits to its user and becomes his guardian angel.

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  African Turquoise: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  African turquoise is a member of the Quartz family. This natural stone is less well known than Turquoise, yet it is a unique and intriguing stone with a rich history and distinct beauty. Its misleading name has led to much confusion. Nevertheless, African Turquoise remains very popular for jewelry and for its many lithotherapy benefits.

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  Sapphire: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Reloading of the stone

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  Sapphire is a member of the Corundum family. Sapphire is a gemstone that comes in a variety of colors and hues, the best known being the blue variety, which has been widely exploited throughout history and in the world of jewelry. Sapphires have many other fascinating properties, particularly in the world of lithotherapy, which set them apart from all other types of gemstone.

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  Spinel: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Spinel is a member of the oxide family. Spinel is a mineral that comes in many colors. It is often confused with other fine gemstones such as ruby, sapphire and tourmaline. Spinel has been appreciated for its beauty and hardness since ancient times. Today, its beauty is undiminished, and it is even more highly prized for its beneficial lithotherapy properties. Contrary to popular belief, the word "Spinel" is masculine, not feminine.

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  Rutile Quartz: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  Rutile quartz is a member of the quartz family. From its visual appearance, several nicknames have been attributed to describe this natural stone, such as "angel hair", "Venus hair" or "love arrow". Rutile Quartz has captured the hearts of people throughout the ages with its beauty, but also thanks to its purifying properties in lithotherapy.

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  Sodalite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Sodalite is a member of the Silicate family. It is one of the few minerals that can be found mixed with traces of white calcite. Sodalite is mainly blue, but can also be yellow, red, white and green. It is highly prized in the world of jewelry, but also in the world of lithotherapy. This natural stone has many advantages, including the ability to enhance communication and reduce anxiety.

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  Red Jasper: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Red Jasper is a stone of protection and longevity, with an exciting history. Its reddish color is very unique and much appreciated, both then and now. Red Jasper has excellent lithotherapy properties, especially for pregnant women, thanks to its soothing properties.

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  Jade: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Jade is a stone of prosperity, renowned since time immemorial for its soothing properties and beauty. The color of jade depends on the minerals of which it is composed. Its color can range from white, to blue-green, through black to pink.

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  Amazonite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Amazonite is a fine stone with blue-green hues belonging to the potassium feldspar group, also known as Microline. Its virtues in lithotherapy are highly appreciated, notably for its ability to repel negative thoughts on the psychic level, but also electromagnetic waves on the physical level. Amazonite is a fine stone, splendid in all its forms (beads, cabochons, jewelry or decorative objects).

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