Continuing with our series Gems of the US and up next we have California.  A state that encompasses a plethora of gemstones we focus dabble about Spodumene, Tourmaline, and of coarse, it’s state gemstone--Benitoite.  It's a big state so it is only fair to recognize these two influential gemstones.






















Cookie Monster + Wednesday Addams = Happy Halloween

Gemstone matrix and removing the crystals

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[SIDE NOTE] What is California’s ranking in the most hated states?

Gems Of The US - Colorado

Hosts Brecken and Jonathan are co-owners of Parle, a multi-generational,
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extraordinary beauty, rarity, and value. Parle means "to speak", and they believe in
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