Various minerals and other objects have been employed in making jewelry through the centuries. Ever since its initial creation, jewelry has played an important role in human culture, from the coronation of kings and queens to the proposal of matrimony. Gemstones have been said to have healing properties, impart wisdom and have protective powers. It would be hard to see examples of humans not touched in some way by the influence of jewelry.
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