November’s Main Birthstone is Topaz which represents Fidelity. These stones are generally translucent yellow, golden, green, light brown, light blue or clear. Much of modern day topaz comes from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa, Mexico and Maine, Utah and Colorado. A falcon carved into a Topaz is said to ensure the favor of powerful persons. November …
A lot of people purchased loose semi-precious gemstones from TV networks. If you are one of these people and don’t know what to do with the stones, we can help! One of our members brought us a quantity of semi-precious stones, and we helped her design a custom bracelet that she treasures. We invite you …
Rubies are the most valuable members of the corundum family. A large, gem-quality ruby can be more valuable than a diamond of similar size, and it would be less common. The origin of the stone matters in determining its value. Custom cut and recut stones are usually worth more per carat. Also important is color, …
I inherited a ruby ring. What do you think it’s worth? Read More »
There are many ways for exploration of the Kimberlite pipes for diamonds, but according to new paper by Mr Stephen E. Haggerty, a rare plant Pendanus candelabrum could serve as a signpost for diamond indicator kimberlite, which might eventually lead to easier and less expensive diamond exploration. The author of this paper Mr.Haggerty added that …
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Even GIA doesn’t have the answer of Mystery Diamond Color. There are around 500 diamonds with uncommon color which is marked as Mystery Diamond by GIA. The Gemological Institute of America reported that “as many as 500 diamonds may have been subjected to a new mystery color treatment that temporarily improved the stones’ color as …
Pearls have been around for decades. They are a staple of fashionable women and one of the hallmarks of what is traditionally considered “elegant” and “sophisticated” style. The strand of pearls which were once defined as classy, are they still in fashion? The answer is YES! Unlike most other gemstones which are mineral, Pearls are …
