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Gems and gemstones are stones that can be polished and placed into jewelry or used to make other kinds of decorations and ornaments. Some gemstones are considered precious, such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Other gemstones are considered semi-precious stones such as topaz and jade. Gemstones are mined in gemstone mines. Gemstones are polished by gemstone polishers. Some gemstone polishers specialize in polishing one kind of gem while others polish many. Gemstone cutters both cut and polish stones. Some cutters polish and cut several kinds of gems while others specialize in cutting and polishing one kind of gemstone, such as a diamond cutter. Some retailers specialize in selling gemstones. These retailers are gem shops and gem stores. Many gem shops and gem stores specialize in selling semi-precious gems, jewelry made from semi-precious gemstones and items like paper weights, ornamental statures and decorations made from semi-precious gemstones.
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