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Every Diamond Shape You Need to Know

Education, GemstonesJuly 26, 2022359Views 0Likes 0Comments

What is a diamond shape? Although the terminology of diamond shapes can appear to be interchangeable with diamond cut, they are in fact two different attributes of a diamond. A diamond’s shape refers to the diamond's silhouette, its overall physical form and its geometric outline, while a diamond cut can be considered a parameter of…

History of Pearl & Cultured Pearl

GemstonesJune 20, 2022484Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pearl has been coveted for centuries across different cultures and is known as the Queen of Gems for good reasons. For it is the only gemstone in the world with an organic origin. The oldest known pearl in the world is the “Abud Dhabi Pearl”, which archaeologists determined to be a Neolithic trade commodity from…

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March Birthstone: Aquamarine

GemstonesMarch 3, 2022338Views 0Likes 0Comments

March Birthstone: Aquamarine Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl with a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a good gemstone for everyday wear. Because of its colour range, which ranges from light blue to dark blue, sometimes with a hint of green or grey, Aquamarine has been closely associated with…

Amethyst: History, symbolism and more

GemstonesFebruary 2, 2022433Views 0Likes 0Comments

Amethyst is a purple gemstone that belongs to the quartz family. It has a hardness of 7 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, meaning it is scratch-resistant to objects with a hardness lower than 7, and that it is durable enough for daily wear. Most known for its vibrant violet hue, amethyst has colour…

Garnet: History, symbolism and more

GemstonesJanuary 5, 2022451Views 0Likes 0Comments

Garnet is a gemstone family that comes from a long line of history, with some of the earliest evidences can be traced back to 3800 BC, such as those red garnet necklaces that were found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians pharaohs. Unlike beryl and corundum (sapphire, ruby), garnet is not a gemstone specie…

Topaz: History, Symbolism and more

GemstonesDecember 24, 2021317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Topaz is a popular gemstone loved by jewellery retailers, especially in the blue shade, thanks to its faceted quality and high hardness (8 on the Mohs scale). Commercially, blue topaz goes by different name according to the blue shade such as London blue, Swiss blue and sky blue. In ancient time, the term topaz was…

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Ruby: History, symbolism and more

GemstonesJuly 4, 2021468Views 0Likes 0Comments

What is Ruby Known for its fiery appeal, the name Ruby evolves from the Latin word for red, “Rubeus”. Ruby is a precious gemstone symbolizes courage, passion and vitality. Just like sapphire, ruby belongs to the corundum mineral family, which in its natural state is colorless, while sapphire gets its blue from iron, ruby gets its…

Sapphire: History, Symbolism and more

GemstonesSeptember 25, 2020660Views 1Like 0Comments

What is Sapphire Ancient Symbolism: Wisdom & Strength Ancient civilizations held Sapphire to a high regard for its vibrant blue reminiscing the colour of the sky and heaven, because of its association to the high power, sapphire was believed to be a powerful stone that offered protective and healing power. Many looked to the…