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Coral Tiara by Platimiro Fiorenza from Trapani, Sicily

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Aquamarine is the treasure of mermaids, with the power to keep sailors safe. The ancient Romans believed that the Aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea, having fallen from the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore.

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Silver ring with raw aquamarine crystal

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According to the story of Marco Polo, Kublai Khan offered the King of Ceylon a city in exchange for a large ruby. The offer was rejected.

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Cuprite | South West Mine, Bisbee, Cochise, Arizona

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Jade was first identified in Canada by Chinese settlers in 1886 in British Columbia. At this time jade was considered worthless as they were searching for gold. Jade was not commercialized in Canada until the 1970s.

Copper and sterling silver pendant with BC jade

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Japan, Hanayome Bridal Style, Traditional Samurai Wedding Style of Bunkin Takashimada

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The value of jade is determined according to its colour and the intensity of that colour, the vivacity and texture, and its clarity and transparency. In the USA and Europe, emerald green, spinach green and apple green are regarded as particularly valuable. In the Far East, on the other hand, pure white or a fine yellow with a delicate pink undertone is highly esteemed.

Platinum, Jadeite and Diamond Pendant-Brooch, Circa 1920

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The Mayas, Aztecs and Olmecs of Central America honoured and esteemed jade more highly than gold. In China a good piece of jade could buy towns or start wars.

Maya jade burial mask