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By: Arianne, Isabella, and Larissa

Gems. By: Arianne, Isabella, and Larissa. Gems Are…. a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection.

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By: Arianne, Isabella, and Larissa

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  1. Gems By: Arianne, Isabella, and Larissa

  2. Gems Are… • a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. • something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection. • a person held in great esteem or affection. *http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gems

  3. Blue Topaz • The Blue Topaz was found in the year 1965 • Locations to find this gem are: Brazil, U.S., Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Burma), former USSR, Australia, Pakistan, Mexico, Tasmania, Japan, and Africa. • The United States consumers buy more Topaz than other nation on earth. • The Brazilian Princess is believed to be the largest cut Blue Topaz in the world.

  4. Ruby • Year unknown • Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Tanzania, Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Malagasy Republic, Malawi, Pakistan, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), United States (Montana, North Carolina). • Rubies are the second hardest gemstone next to diamonds.

  5. Diamond • Billions of years ago • Worldwide, most notable locations are Australia, Africa, Brazil, Russia, India and most recently, Northern Canada. Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April. • A law in thirteenth-century France decreed that only the king could wear diamonds

  6. Conclusion • www.gemselect.com • www.gemhut.com • http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gems

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