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Blue Gemstone Mysteries: A Gemmologist's Guide to Identification

Blue Gemstone Mysteries: A Gemologist's Guide to Identification As a gemologist, some of the most challenging stones to identify are light blue gems. To the untrained eye-and often even to...

Tuscon 2025 Trends and Gemstone Forecast: The New Era of Color and Craftsmanship

The world of fine jewellery is constantly evolving, and 2025 is set to be a year defined by bold colour, subtle elegance, and a renewed appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship. Fresh...

Demystifying Opal's Play of Colour

The Fire Within: Demystifying Opal's Play of Colour Few natural gemstones can rival the mesmerising qualities of opal. With a flash of light, it reveals a shimmering kaleidoscope of colours...

Why Sapphire is the Ultimate Gemstone

A Jeweller’s Choice: Why Sapphire is the Ultimate Gemstone If I had to choose just one gemstone to wear for the rest of my life, the decision would take me...

More Than Meets the Eye: Why carat weight isn’t everything when ring shopping

More Than Meets the Eye: Why carat weight isn’t everything when ring shopping Seeing this, you probably already know a thing or two about jewellery. You can probably even picture...

Is It Antique? A Closer Look at Hallmarks and Construction

Is It Antique? A Closer Look at Hallmarks and Construction When you're trying to determine the age of a piece, hallmarks are a fantastic clue, but they don't always tell...

Modern vs. Antique: Clues in the Clasps

Modern vs. Antique: Clues in the Clasps Here’s a tip for spotting a genuine antique piece online: get to know the difference between modern and antique dog clips and bolt...

The Magic of Moonstone

The Magic of Moonstone: What makes this gem glow Moonstone has a quality that seems almost otherworldly - a luminous, ethereal glow that appears to come from deep within the...