GemSelect Newsletters
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May 2022 Newsletter
It's May 2022; 5 great Mother’s Day Gift ideas, Jewelry Fair update, Watch studded with over 1000 Diamonds and Sapphires, May birthstones and much more.
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GemSelect December 2021 Newsletter
Find some time during this busy time for our last newsletter of the year - giant emeralds, deep pools, three birthstones, nature's snow globes and hilarious jokes.
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GemSelect May 2021 Newsletter
All the birthstones for May, on the red carpet at the Oscars, fantastic new gemstone arrivals, emerald fun facts, a Muppet visitor and plenty more this month
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GemSelect April 2021 Newsletter
Searching for sapphires in the outback, Tiffany’s Blue Book, an assortment of new articles, the April birthstone, Thai New Year and Easter - what a busy month.
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GemSelect - September 2020 Newsletter
Labor Day treats, September and October birthstones, another giant tanzanite discovery, smuggling and nudity - it's all in this month's jam packed newsletter
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GemSelect - July 2020 Newsletter
This month we have some gemstones to match the red, white and blue of Old Glory, tips on buying gemstones by carat size, July birthstones and a big Tanzanite discovery.
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Valentine's Day - February 2020
We have some great ideas for the perfect romantic gemstone gift, plus, a movie about Black Opals, huge diamonds and this month’s birthstone in our newsletter.
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November 2019 Newsletter - About Kunzite
Pink, Fun, Flirty. Pink Kunzite is the party stone seen at all the right places this year. Read how to choose the right stone for you, famous kunzite jewelry and its spiritual powers.
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October 2019 Newsletter - Emerald in demand
At a time of year when many places are turning red, orange, and yellow with the autumn, China is going green. Not in the environmental sense, though; we’re talking about green gemstones, emerald in particular.
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September 2019 Newsletter - About Birthstones
This month we look at the origin of birthstones, their history, spiritual meanings, and health benefits. Everyone has a chance to find their perfect birthstone with a link to our series of birthstone articles. We also link to all our new gemstone arrivals and some very interesting questions from customers. Have a great September!
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Mine to Market Sapphire - May 2019 - Newsletter
[=Mine to Market Sapphire - May 2019 - Newsletter - Learn about the origins, mining, treating, and cutting of colored sapphire.
Featured items - pink and green tourmaline and fire opal. Alternative birthstone gems for the month of May.=]
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July 2018 Newsletter - Lovely Gemstone Luster
While color is king with colored stones, luster is also an important quality and ranges from the adamantine luster of diamonds, sphene and zircon, to phenomenal gems with a changeable luster.
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April 2018 Newsletter: Strength of Stones
What makes gemstones strong? Is it hardness, crystal structure, or something else? Learn about the strongest gemstones and the attributes that make them wearable and strong enough for jewelry at GemSelect
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June 2017 Newsletter - Purple Rocks Rule
Purple gems can be violet, purple, lavender, lilac or magenta & include purple sapphire, spinel, amethyst, lavender jade, charoite, rubellite tourmaline, tanzanite and more
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May 2017 Newsletter - Gems for Joy
Gemstones for happiness include crystals and gems for sadness and depression and healing gems such as citrine, sapphire, blue topaz, apatite, emerald, peridot and more.
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April 2017 Newsletter- Magnets & Gems
Iron and manganese in gems can cause magnetism, which can be used to identify some gem types and magnetic gems are important in crystal healing, such as loadstone, a form of magnetite.
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March 2017 Newsletter - Iridescent Gems
Iridescent gems, such as ammolite, rainbow pyrite, opal, pearl and moonstone have structures that cause light refraction and interference in the form of rainbow colors
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February 2017 Newsletter- Rooster Rocks
Gemstones and jewelry for the year of the Red Rooster, read about colors to wear in 2017, fire element gems, wood element gems and new gemstone arrivals for February
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June 2016 Newsletter - Peach Gems
Peach colored gem types include, not only morganite, but also sapphire, spinel, tourmaline and more. Explore peachy gems along with new arrivals, news, events and FAQs
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May 2016 Newsletter - Gems for Femmes
For Mother's Day, we explore some of the meanings that are attributed to colors and gemstones, and which colors are best to promote rejuvenation, joy, energy and peace, along with news, events and customer questions
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March 2016 Newsletter - Spring Greens
With the arrival of spring and St Patrick's Day, GemSelect brings you a selection of fresh green gemstones, along with news, events and customer questions
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December 2015 Newsletter - December Blues
Blue turquoise, tanzanite, topaz and zircon gems are this month's theme. Also see our review of the top ten best-selling gems of 2015, news, events & customer questions
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November 2015 Newsletter: Mozambique Gems
This month we take a look at gems from Mozambique, an exciting source for ruby, tourmaline, beryl and so on, also browse our new arrivals, news and customer questions
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September 2015 Newsletter - Gems for Fall
With fall approaching, GemSelect takes a look at autumnal colored gems that are trending, these include neutrals, cool gray and teal gems, and pink and orange stones
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August 2015 Newsletter - Gem Lots
GemSelect explores colored gemstone lots and how to create stunning jewelry from small, affordable gems for ladies, and gentlemen, along with new gems for the month
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June 2015 Newsletter - The Sun and Gems
Read about June birthstones, the sun, gemstones and more in GemSelect's June newsletter. Also see our new arrivals of mother-of-pearl, kunzite and tiger's eye matrix
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May 2015 Newsletter - Gems for May
Read about traditional and astrological May birthstones, alternative gems, best value gems, new and exciting acquisitions, gem news and gem industry events for May 2015
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April 2015 Newsletter - Wonderful Water
Read how water is connected gem formation, gemstone deposits, gem mining and the April water festival in our home of Chanthaburi, Thailand. Also events, news and more
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October 2014 Newsletter: A Feast of Gems
A menu of jeweled treats, October's GemSelect newsletter, discusses fruit, food and drinks associated with gems, featured gems October 2014 events and gem news
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May 2014 Newsletter: Mother's Day
Read about history and culture of Mother's Day, traditional and modern Mother's Day gifts, gemstone gift ideas 2014, heartmade gemstone gifts, gemstone industry news and events for May in the May 2014 GemSelect newsletter
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March 2014 Newletter: Siamese Sapphires
Jewels from Eastern Thailand, Jantaburi (Chanthaburi) gemstones, sapphires from Eastern Thailand, Jantaburi; sapphire capital of the world, history of sapphire mining in Thailand
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September 2013 Newsletter - Ring of Solomon
One of the most mysterious treasures is a ring once owned by King Solomon. Thought to be made of Jasper, Chalcedony or Carnelian, but no one knows for sure. The ring is shrouded with mystery and was believed to be the most powerful ring ever known to exist. Learn more about the Ring of Solomon in our monthly newsletter.
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October 2010 Newsletter: Gems of Central Asia
Asia produces the finest colored stones available. Centra Asia includes Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand - Fine Ruby, Sapphire and more. Featured Tourmaline, GemSelect Sept. 2010 Newsletter.
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July 2010 Newsletter: Huge Gemstones
Huge Gemstones in Many Gem Types - Citrine, Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline and More, Perfect for Gemstone Rings Pendants and Jewelry Collectors. Featured Gem Aquamarine.
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July 2009 Newsletter: Finding Matching Gems
Shop and Buy Matching Colored Gemstones Based on Size, Carat, Color, Cut and Gem Type. Find Matching Pairs and Matched Lots. Featured Gem, Aquamarine. GemSelect July 2009 Newsletter.
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February 2009 Newsletter: Pink Gemstones
Naturally Pink Colored Stones are quite Rare: Morganite, Kunzite, Sapphire and Tourmaline are the most popular pinks. Featured Gem, Color Change Sapphire. GemSelect Feb. 2009 Newsletter.
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October 2008 Newsletter: Gemstone Certificates
Gemstone newsletter for October 2008. Contents: Gemstone Certificates; New &Gemstone Identification, Gemstone Certification by AIGS - BGL assures buyer's authenticity when buying colored stones online. Featured Gem, Aquamarine. GemSelect Oct 2008 Newsletter.
- First Published: February-20-2006
- Last Updated: June-26-2022
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