Gem Names, Meanings, and their History

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Bijou (bee-ZHOO)
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Emerald (EM-er-ul-d)
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Harinmani (hah-ree-nuh-mah-nee)
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Jemma (JEM-É™)
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Jewel (JOOL)
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Manimalai (Mahn-ee-muh-lye)
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Manimalar (muh-nee-muh-lahr)
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Missbah (mis-bah)
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Muthuselvi (Moo-thu-sel-vee)
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Opal (OH-pəl)
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Opalina (oh-puh-LEE-nuh)
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Pearl (PURL)
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