Storied Stones: Special Gemstones Come in Surprising Varieties

John Dyer’s 3.24 ct DreamScapeTM rhodolite garnet. While garnet’s a common gemstone material, rhodolite’s not. This one has particularly impressive color and is oh-so-uncommonly cut! Photo: Lydia Dyer

You’d think a pleasing color with a dash of splash would be enough for some people. And it is enough for me, sometimes even more than enough. For example, I have a simple silver ring with a small citrine round that looks good with whatever I’m wearing and brings a lot of compliments. And even…

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