By Emily on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 in Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
With possible record breaking cold temperatures looming in our near future, we thought we would take the time to make note of a few gemstones that should be left safely at home during these frigid days. Certain gemstones are sensitive when it comes to rapid temperature change, meaning that these gems can fracture when worn… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
What is tanzanite? Initially discovered in the late 1960s, tanzanite is a bluish-violet gemstone belonging to the zoisite mineral family. It is one of the most sought after gemstones in the world and is prized for its striking color. Where does tanzanite come from? Found in only one location in the world, all tanzanite gemstones come… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 in Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world does tourmaline come from? Tourmaline deposits can be found in various locations around the world including the United States, Brazil, and Africa. Both Madagascar and Afghanistan are known for producing fine red tourmaline. What color are tourmalines? Tourmaline can occur in any color. In fact, it has one of the widest color ranges… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 in Gemstones. No Comments
Ammolite is an iridescent, nacreous layer cut from the fossilized shells of a prehistoric creature, called ammonite. These squid-like creatures became extinct about 66 million years ago (the same time as dinosaurs) and had sharp jaws, a spiral shell, and tentacles. Ammonites were around before there were even seven continents. In fact, there were only… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 in Gemstones, Informational, Uncategorized. No Comments
Like emerald and aquamarine, morganite is part of the beryl mineral family. However, unlike emeralds, which tend to have a lot of inclusions, morganite gemstones are relatively free of inclusions, making them more eye-appealing and easier to care for. Morganite is rarer than aquamarine. The gemstone is favored for its pink to orange-pink color, which is caused by… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do emeralds come from? One of the most noteworthy sources for this green precious gemstone is Columbia, which has produced some of the world’s finest emeralds for the last 500 years. Another source for fine quality emeralds is Brazil, where the presence of emeralds has been a rather recent discovery. These gems can also… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do aquamarines come from? Aquamarine deposits can be found in a variety of different places. One of the world’s major producers of aquamarine is Brazil. Other notable locations include Nigeria, Zambia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Aquamarine can also be found in Colorado, where it’s actually the state’s official gemstone. How are aquamarines… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do amethysts come from? Most of the world’s amethyst comes from Brazil. Other notable locations for amethyst deposits include Uruguay, Arizona, and Zambia. Where does an amethyst’s color come from? Amethyst gemstones get their purple color when iron atoms replace silicon atoms through the process of irradiation. What is green amethyst? Like its… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do garnets come from? Some of the most notable sources for garnet are Brazil (spessartine garnets), Tanzania (tsavorite garnets), Myanmar (almandine garnets), India (pyrope garnets), Sri Lanka (rhodolite garnets), and Russia (demantoid garnets). What are the different colors/varieties of garnet? When you think of garnet, you probably picture a dark red gem…. Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do opals come from? Over 90% of the world’s opals come from Australia. In fact, a small town in New South Wales called Lightning Ridge is one of the few places in the world that produces high quality black opals. Other known locations for opals include Nevada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, and Ethiopia…. Read More
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