Sapphires – the Gemstone for a Princess
Oh the stories a gemstone can tell! …History says that the tablets brought down by Moses with the Ten Commandments were made … Read more
Turquoise: From Tutankhamen to the Taj Mahal
Turquoise is a phosphate (copper and aluminum) and has been used as an ornamental stone for centuries. It is opaque and valuable … Read more
Iolite Gemstones: What you ought to know
Iolite is a beautiful blue gemstone whose appeal is enhanced by its natural Pleochroism – that is, it reflects light in different … Read more
Citrine – The Yellow Alternative
Citrine gets its name from its color, the citrus yellow of lemons and it is has historically been incorrectly referred to as … Read more
Is it ‘Real’? The Differences between Natural, Synthetic and Imitation Gemstones
It can be difficult, when making jewelry or gemstone purchases, to decipher the terminology used to describe the origins of a gemstone. … Read more
Tough Stuff: What Your Jeweler Wishes You Knew
When choosing a gemstone for everyday wear, it is important to know how your gemstone is going to hold up against encounters … Read more
The Healing Power of Gemstones
Have you ever wondered how gemstones got their associations with healing properties? Since ancient times, people have used gemstones for their metaphysical … Read more
Tourmaline 101: The Basics
Tourmaline is most known for the broad and dynamic range of colors in which it can be found. This palette, from crisp … Read more
Aquamarine – A Gemstone Cut and Colored for the Night
The value of Aquamarine gemstones is very much determined by their aesthetics. As with most gemstones the 4C’s of cut, color, carat, … Read more
Aquamarine – All About The Gemstone Named “Sea Water”
Aquamarine is a gorgeous blue variety of beryl that is of high enough grade to be considered a gem stone. Beryl is … Read more