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Jewellery / 06.11.2020

When it comes to December's birthstone, many people think of zirconia or turquoise. While they're both gorgeous in their own rights, we've decided to focus on another lovely gem: blue topaz. While it doesn't have the same fame as a diamond or elegance as a pearl, this gem is one that shouldn't be underestimated. Courtesy of: Michelle Jo via Wikimedia Commons 1. A Rainbow Stone Topaz is available in just about every colour of the rainbow. However, because the blue tone is so rare, sometimes blue topaz is actually a result of heating faint or colourless topaz. This might be something to...

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Jewellery / 21.01.2020

February's Birthstone isn't just gorgeous, it's also deeply involved in human history. From the Ancient Greeks to Modern Monarchs, amethyst has continued to capture our interest with its beauty. We've made a list of some of the most interesting and fun facts about this lovely gem that will make you admire it even more. Courtesy of: JJ Harrison via Wikipedia.org 1. Amethyst is a Quartz Amethyst is a variety of quartz, which means it's part of a collection of stones that share similar properties. Other gems in this family include citrine, rose quartz, and onyx. Courtesy of: Robert M. Lavinsky via Wikimedia.org 2....

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Jewellery / 11.07.2019

Not everyone knows what a diamond carat is, but it is something important to consider when buying and selling this gem. While it isn't the sole factor for determining the value, diamond carat weight does play a large enough role that you should be aware of it. Here's our brief run-through of all you need to know about diamond carats. Photo by Lukas from Pexels.com The Basics of Diamond Carats Many people believe a carat measures the diamond size, but that's a common misconception. A diamond carat actually measures the diamond's weight. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.200 grams and...

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Jewellery / 27.04.2019

There isn’t a single gemstone that’s considered the best of the best gemstones ever, but there are some that stand out from the crowd. Sure, amethyst, sapphire, and ruby are gorgeous in their own right. However, while they are popular, we thought we’d shine a light on a few others that aren’t constantly talked about. Here are seven of the best gemstones you may not know about. [caption id="attachment_1015" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Courtesy of: Pixabay.com[/caption] 1. Jade If you look at some of the art from the time, you'll notice a lot of jade being used in portraits of royal family members and statues....

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Jewellery / 01.08.2018

Associating different symbols with personality traits isn't anything new: horoscopes, colours, and the age-old cat vs. dog debate are all examples of this. The same goes for birthstones. While they're a lot of fun to read about, they should be taken with a grain of salt. Think of it like you would the broken telephone game you'd play as a kid: when spread through enough people, words get jumbled and lost in translation. Here are all different kinds of birthstone and their meaning behind their colour. The idea that stones reflect someone's personality has been around for so long that many...

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