Beautiful stones

Reflection photography is a challenging and special sort of photography that requires a good grasp of angles and perspective and an ever-vigilant artist's eye. These 25 photos are just a few examples of the amazing reflection photos that can be taken if you keep your eyes open. Instead of shooting a beautiful scene head-on just as you see it, you may have to change your perspective drastically or even shoot upside-down.

”Mineral” is not the first thing to come to mind when you hear the word “beauty,” and that‘s a pity because they look so, so neat. However, this selection of some of the pretty minerals and stones in the world will be a feast for your eyes.

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What would you say when I ask which gemstone is the prettiest? Most will probably say diamond, ruby or sapphire. But I’m going to show you some of the most beautiful gemstones that you may not know. This list combines commonly known gems, like opal and amethyst, with some rare and exotic minerals. They represent some… Read More »50 Most Beautiful Gemstones You’ve Ever Seen

Vesuvianite var. Manganoan

Dioptase, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia, miniature, 4.1 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm, Fine dioptase specimens like this are one of the holy grail desires for collectors., For sale from The Arkenstone, www.iRocks.com. For more details on this piece and others, visit https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/6483

This gemstone could easily be mistaken for a blue sapphire but in fact it is one of the most intensely coloured blue diamonds ever found. Small in stature at .51cts but big on colour it was originally featured in Harvey Harris' Fancy Color Diamonds (released in 1994) photography by Tino Hammid.

Mermaids and sea! These two are the first things to come into my mind when I hear Aquamarine. A birthstone for people who were born in March. A stone whose colors are playing, a dash of blue, and a splash of green! What a dazzling and calming combination!I don't think I am the only one curious about this beautiful gemstone, right?But before anything else, did you know that the word "Aquamarine" derives from a combination of two Latin words, "aqua" and "marina', which means 'water" and "of…

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