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  Gemstones are formed in single or multiple discrete crystals, in massive collections of microscopic crystals, or in amorphous masses. There are several classes of crystal structure based on the symmetry of the resulting crystals, and there are also non-crystalline minerals used as gem materials. Based on the crystal axes and the angles at which they intersect, crystals are divided into seven systems - Cubic, Tetragonal, hexagonal, trigonal, Orthorhombic, Monoclinic, and Triclinic. To better understand the structure, here’s a quick look at these seven crystal systems:- Tetragonal System In this, the three axes intersect at right angles. Two axes with the same length are positioned in the same plane. The main axis can be either longer or shorter, resulting in a triangular shape. Zircon is a gemstone that comes under this category. Due to the tetragonal structure, strength and durability, zircon is an ideal choice for spectacular,  long-lasting jewelry .   Hexagonal s...

  The tennis bracelet got its name from a famous public event, not from its origin or purpose. Chris Evert, the famous tennis pro, lost her diamond bracelet during a match at the 1987 US Open. She requested that the game be paused to look for the lost bracelet, all while TV watchers and spectators witnessed the now-famous “tennis bracelet search”. The  diamond tennis bracelet  was found when Evert discovered that its absence was caused by the bracelet's clasp breaking. Not only did this push jewelers to design secure clasps for their bracelets, but tennis bracelets themselves were in great demand as a result of the publicity generated by that significant public event. What makes this piece of jewelry so elegant?  Since the famous event,  diamond tennis bracelets  have become an icon of fashion. In the “traditional” sense, a tennis bracelet is made of gorgeous diamonds interconnected by a slender metal chain. Since the stones are often the same size, shape, ...