Patrick Slavenburg's Articles http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Gemstones: their value in America now and in antiquity Over thousands of years, civilizations in North and South America have used jewelry and gemstones as a sign of wealth, beauty and status. However with the influence of western civilization the perception of what is a valuable gemstone has changed dramatic... http://www.articlealley.com/article_11120_34.html 04th October 2005