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Corundum of the variety ruby from Jegdalek, Afghanistan

Blue sapphire, natural specimen

Corundum of the variety sapphire from Ceylon

Turquoise cabachon (foreground) and natural specimen (background)

Three views of a brilliant-cut diamond

Several traditional gemstone cuts

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Also Known As	jewel • gem

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