Gemstone Guides
Iolite: Violet Blue Gem and How to Wear It
What iolite is, why it shifts colour by angle and how to set it in a ring.
Iolite: Violet Blue Gem and How to Wear It
What iolite is, why it shifts colour by angle and how to set it in a ring.
Kunzite: Pink Lilac Gem for Engagement Rings
What kunzite is, how it looks, why it needs care and how to set it.
Kunzite: Pink Lilac Gem for Engagement Rings
What kunzite is, how it looks, why it needs care and how to set it.
Demantoid Garnet and Other Garnets for Rings
What demantoid garnet is, why it is prized and how other garnets compare for rings.
Demantoid Garnet and Other Garnets for Rings
What demantoid garnet is, why it is prized and how other garnets compare for rings.
Tourmaline Types: Rubellite, Indicolite, Waterm...
A guide to tourmaline colours and types, from rubellite and indicolite to watermelon and Paraiba.
Tourmaline Types: Rubellite, Indicolite, Waterm...
A guide to tourmaline colours and types, from rubellite and indicolite to watermelon and Paraiba.
Emerald Oil, Jardin and Clarity Explained
Why emeralds are oiled, what jardin means and how to judge emerald clarity and durability.
Emerald Oil, Jardin and Clarity Explained
Why emeralds are oiled, what jardin means and how to judge emerald clarity and durability.
Pigeon Blood Rubies and Glass Filled Rubies Exp...
What pigeon blood means in ruby, why treatment matters and why glass filled rubies need special care.
Pigeon Blood Rubies and Glass Filled Rubies Exp...
What pigeon blood means in ruby, why treatment matters and why glass filled rubies need special care.
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