The proceeds of this book will be going to ‘Hope Through Humanity’ which is a private foundation that provides educational scholarships to disadvantaged children and adults in Peru to study English.

In exchange for your permission, I would be more than happy to acknowledge your company in the photo credits.

Many Thanks

Geoff

Blue Topaz can be found in sky blue, greenish blue, or an electric blue….

Citrine, the gemstone for November, suffers from a case of mistaken identity that sometimes keeps gem lovers away from its beauty and benefits….

In addition to manifesting abundance, Citrine also promotes generosity, leading those who benefit from its powers to share their wealth with others.
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Alexandrite is one of three members of the Chrysoberyl family, none of which resembles the another….

Aquamarines usually have a high transparency and clarity, even under magnification and is dichroic, appearing blue or colorless as the stone is viewed from different angles.
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Garnet is the birthstone for January, the 2nd wedding anniversary stone, and the zodiac gemstone for Aquarius….

Today, Aquamarine is routinely heat-treated to remove the green component, changing it to the more valued colors of sky blue and dark blue….

Over the centuries, Citrine acquired a reputation as a success stone that promotes prosperity and abundance.
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The story of gemstones is as old as the hills in which they formed, millions of years ago. …

Alexandrite is one of three members of the Chrysoberyl family, none of which resembles the another. Each of the three posses a quality that makes it desirable and valuable: one changes color, another is chatoyant (cat’s-eye), and the last is a brillia…

Alexandrite, is one of the rarest and most expensive gemstones….

The story of gemstones is as old as the hills in which they formed, millions of years ago. …

Alexandrite is believed to foster the joy of living by entering the lives of those that possess too much self-discipline. Alexandrite reminds us of our origin in the universe and our purpose in life, bringing cheer to its wearer.
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Alexandrite is believed to foster the joy of living by entering the lives of those that possess too much self-discipline. Alexandrite reminds us of our origin in the universe and our purpose in life, bringing cheer to its wearer.
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Blue Topaz can be found in sky blue, greenish blue, or an electric blue.
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August’s birthstone, Peridot, is a light green gem with a mystical history. Pronounced pear-a-doe, Peridot belongs to a mineral group known as Olivines….

Gleaning our knowledge from ancient burial sites, we know that gems were used for weapons as well as for adornment….

Citrine is commonly known as the gemstone of success….

Alexandrite is believed to foster the joy of living by entering the lives of those that possess too much self-discipline. Alexandrite reminds us of our origin in the universe and our purpose in life, bringing cheer to its wearer….

Alexandrite is one of three members of the Chrysoberyl family, none of which resembles the another. Each of the three posses a quality that makes it desirable and valuable: one changes color, another is chatoyant (cat’s-eye), and the last is a brillia…

Known as the success stone, pale yellow Citrine, the gemstone for November, suffers from a case of mistaken identity that sometimes keeps gem lovers away from its beauty and benefits.
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