Learn about diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and other gemstones. Explore their properties, formation, and grading standards. Get expert insights on identifying real vs. fake gems.
Have you ever held a stone that looked like a frozen cloud—soft, white, and glowing from within? That, more than likely, was milky quartz. But what exactly does it mean,…
Have you ever glanced down at your yellow gold ring and wondered, "Would this look better in white gold?" You're not alone. Over the years, I've spoken with countless clients,…
Last winter, while helping a friend inspect an heirloom diamond ring under UV light, we both stared in disbelief as the stone suddenly lit up in a bluish glow. Was…
Last winter, during a trip to Antwerp—the diamond capital of the world—I visited a jeweller who had worked with diamonds for over three decades. As I admired a sparkling solitaire,…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to melt a diamond? I found myself asking this while watching a documentary on volcanic eruptions. Lava scorches through everything in its path,…
Have you ever held a sapphire up to the light and wondered why it's not always that signature deep blue we're used to seeing in films and royal jewellery collections?…
Have you ever walked past a stone and wondered if it might be a diamond in disguise? That exact question struck me one summer afternoon while hiking through a creek…
Have you ever wondered if that sapphire ring or moonstone pendant is doing more than just making a fashion statement? For centuries, cultures across the globe have believed in the…
Have you ever held a beautiful stone in your hand and wondered—is this agate or carnelian?You're not alone. As someone who has spent years collecting and studying gemstones, I can…
Ever looked at a sparkling gem in a jewellery shop and thought, “How do experts know this is real?” That’s the very question I had when I inherited an old…