Archive for November 2011
Color on a Deeper Level
November 25, 2011 By Lorraine No CommentsWith so many gemstone color choices it may seem as if each gem has a completely different element responsible for its color, but that is ... More
From Alluvial to Primary Deposits
November 8, 2011 By Julie No CommentsIn my last blog I asked you if you could guess the four types of deposits where diamonds are found. So, do you have your ... More
Tourmaline, the beautiful, multi-colored gem
October 6, 2011 By Lorraine No CommentsTourmaline is often overshadowed by other more "famous" gemstones, but is beautiful and unique in coloring. Tourmaline occurs in: black, violet, browns, pink and greens, ... More
Kunzite: A “Sensitive” Gem
September 2, 2011 By Lorraine No CommentsKunzite is considered to be a "new" gem since its discovery just over a hundred years ago. It was named after George Frederick Kunz, the ... More
Peridot, the beautiful August birthstone
August 5, 2011 By Lorraine 1 CommentPeridot has become a staple in the jewelry industry thanks to having been named August's birthstone. It is one of the only precious stones that ... More
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