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  2. Pearl powder - Wikipedia

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    Pearl powder is widely believed to help improve the appearance of the skin, and is used as a cosmetic by royal families in Asia. [3] It is also used as a treatment for acne. Some studies have claimed that pearl powder can stimulate the skin's fibroblasts, help regenerate collagen, and accelerate healing of certain skin conditions, wounds, and ...

  3. Gemstone Meanings: Power and Significance of the 25 Most ...

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    Citrine “A powerful gemstone crystal in a range of deep yellows, oranges, and yellow-cream-white, the citrine gemstone is said to bring abundance and wealth into one’s life,” Salzer says.

  4. Hyderabadi pearls - Wikipedia

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    The pearl industry in Hyderabad flourished due to the patronage of the Qutub Shahi kings and the Asaf Jahis, who were said to have an affinity for sparkling jewels. [1] The pearls were not only part of the traditional regalia of this royal clientele but the pearls' crushed form are also believed to have healing and beautifying properties.

  5. Pearl - Wikipedia

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    The correct definition of a South Sea pearl – as described by CIBJO and GIA – is a pearl produced by the Pinctada maxima [21] pearl oyster. South Sea pearls are the color of their host Pinctada maxima oyster – and can be white, silver, pink, gold, cream, and any combination of these basic colors, including overtones of the various colors ...

  6. Lapidary (text) - Wikipedia

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    Pearl, coral, and amber were in the category "Belonging to the Sea", which had a connection with gynecological issues. The pearl was an incredible invention of nature and was considered a symbol of nature's perfection and purity. It was valued for its medicinal properties in preventing heart failure and treating fertility issues.

  7. Gemstone - Wikipedia

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    [4] [5] Most gemstones are hard, but some softer minerals such as brazilianite may be used in jewelry [6] because of their color or luster or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. However, generally speaking, soft minerals are not typically used as gemstones by virtue of their brittleness and lack of durability.

  8. Queen Camilla's Amethyst Necklace Sent a Hidden Message ... - AOL

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    Stone added that amethyst's "healing properties add an extra layer of meaning to the necklace, symbolizing strength and resilience during this challenging time."

  9. Durr Al Najaf - Wikipedia

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    The name means "pearl of Najaf" as it can only be sourced from Wadi-al-Salaam (Arabic: وادي السلام, romanized: Wādī al-Salām, lit. 'Valley of Peace') in Najaf, Iraq. The gemstone is found along the west of Najaf close by the Najaf Sea. It stands out among other stones for its unique translucency.