Why do we find gemstones so pretty?

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What makes colorful, shiny minerals so appealing to us humans?

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As we evolved, we learned to associate “shiny” with “water source” since water tends to looks shiny and/or sparkly from a distance. Due to this long-term association ingrained in our minds, we’ve come to associate shiny things with beauty and value.

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