Gemstones are minerals that are treasured for their beauty and durability. A large number of minerals have been used as gems. Their value generally depends on four features: the beauty of the
stone itself; its rarity; its hardness and toughness; and the skill with which it has been cut and polished.
Sibalom, one of the 18 provinces of Antique, is gifted with rivers where semi-precious and colored stones abound.For the past years, gemstone processing has provided some small-scale processors with income. Items that maybe made out of Gemstones include beaded necklaces and bracelets, mounted paperweights, cabochons, and countless other decorative items. All it takes is creativity.
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