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I Tell a Different Origin Story to Most Gemstones

I have a fascinating history but am more likely to excite your five-year old than your wife.

Published

10 months ago

March 17, 2025

INSTORE Staff

I Tell a Different Origin Story to Most Gemstones

AND YOU THINK the diamond in your engagement ring tells a story! Look deep into my often-spiraled form and I’ll tell you who travelled where, who ate what, and who killed whom back as far as the Mesozoic period. My name is taken from the Greek words for “dung” and “stone” (although your five-year-old would likely just call me dino poo). I’m not precious but I am valuable to historians and a niche favorite of jewelry designers on Etsy and collectors at Tucson.

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