Commonly Asked Questions: Diamonds

By Emily on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 in Commonly Asked Questions, Diamond. No Comments

Where do diamonds come from? Diamonds are formed about 90 to 120 miles below the Earth’s surface when extreme heat and pressure transforms carbon into the precious gemstone we all know and love today. The diamonds are then brought to the surface by volcanic pipes known as kimberlite pipes. How long have diamonds been around?… Read More


Twelve Facts about Turquoise

By Emily on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 in Gemstones, Informational. No Comments

Not only is turquoise the designated birthstone for the month of December (along with zircon and tanzanite), it is also the recognized celebratory gemstone for the 11th wedding anniversary. Turquoise is one of the world’s oldest gemstones and has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. Old Europeans credited turquoise with helping achieve a… Read More