Learn about diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and other gemstones. Explore their properties, formation, and grading standards. Get expert insights on identifying real vs. fake gems.
The Question Behind Every Collector’s Doubt Have you ever wondered why the sapphire ring you admired last year suddenly costs twice as much today—or why a ruby you bought for…
"Is that rhodonite or rhodochrosite?" The question hit me in a dusty antique shop in Prague while eyeing a polished pink pendant. The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Even jewellers get…
It started with a casual conversation at a family dinner. My cousin, who was recently engaged, held up her diamond ring and laughed, "Did you know some diamonds glow in…
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…
Last winter, while visiting a jeweller in Vienna’s old town, I was invited to peer through a loupe at a sapphire the size of my thumbnail. What I thought was…