Gems and Jewels
Colors of gems
Gems come in every color of the spectrum. While sapphires, rubies and emeralds are what come to mind first when one thinks of a colored gem, there are so many...
How to choose Pearls?
When you buy natural or cultured pearls, you should consider the following 5 factors – Lustre, Surface, Shape, Size and Colour.LUSTRE Lustre is an intense glow within the pearl as...
What is my Birthstone?
"Gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain...
What are Opals?
The word “Opal” is from the Greek "Opallos" meaning to "see a change of colour”. Each opal has different colours, shape and size. When rotated, the Opal displays constantly changing...
Garnet - the January Birthstone - more than just Red!
Garnets, the Modern and Ancient birthstone of January, have been known and used in jewellery for thousands of years. Legend says that Noah used a garnet lantern to safely steer...
Blue Diamonds- one of the rarest!
Blue Heart DiamondThere is a spectacular diamond in the Smithsonian Collection called the Blue Heart Diamond. Fans of the movie Titanic might think the “Heart of the Ocean Diamond” was...
How to look after diamonds?
Ways to Clean your Diamond Diamonds have amazing sparkle and luster but unfortunately they love dirt just as much! The worst areas where dirt, lotion, oils and other hydrophobic materials...
Where Diamonds are Mined
Today I am writing a bit about 3 areas that I find dear to my heart namely Southern Africa, Australia and North America! Areas that I lived, love, have awesome...
Treated Diamonds - What are they and are they worth it?
Why Treated Diamonds ExistFor centuries, people have always tried to improve objects that are a result of nature. We've cross bred plants and even animals to produce new species, and...
Where to start with choosing an engagement ring?
This series I will go through the best way to choose THE ring. After working with a multitude of customers, friends and friend of friends ; guys usually do not...
Natural Diamonds and it's alternatives
Today we will focus on the ever popular Natural Diamonds and alternatives to it to achieve a similar appearance including the trending synthetic lab grown diamonds. I will touch on...
What is diamond certificates and is there a difference between the types of certificates?
Today I will focus on another less understood but often referred to factor in diamond purchasing: Diamond certificates, their use, limitations and level of reliance on it for buying without...