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June birthstone

June's birthstones are moonstone , pearl , and alexandrite .

Moonstone is the name given to a gemstone among alkali feldspars that has an optical effect called Schiller. It is a gemstone that has legends and legends related to the moon all over the world, such as being born from the light of the moon. They are generally white, but they come in a variety of colors such as orange, green, and black.

Pearls are gemstones made from shellfish. Cultured pearls are common, and Akoya pearls in particular are actively cultured in Japan. White pearls can be used for any occasion, including ceremonial occasions, so it is a gemstone that you will want to own when you grow up.

Alexandrite is a gemstone with the mysterious property of changing color depending on the light source. It often appears green to blue-green under sunlight or fluorescent light, and red to red-purple under firelight or incandescent light. The more noticeable the color change effect, the more valuable it is.

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Why not take your favorite gemstone that you found at KARATZ and have it made into custom-made jewelry? It will be made by skilled Japanese craftsmen.
We carefully craft each piece of jewelry, starting with the stone setting, to match the individual characteristics of the gemstone.

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The book provides explanations about over 300 types of gemstones, from new standard birthstones to rare stones that are hard to find, as well as a diary of our company representative, Mr. Koyama's, gemstone shopping experience in Thailand and Sri Lanka, and tips for photographing gemstones, allowing you to learn about the appeal of gemstones from various perspectives.