‘This is the season to sparkle, so if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift idea for her, look no further than a scintillating diamond. Few…
Those who were born in December have the amazing choice of choosing between 3 different minerals to make their birthstones. The birthstones for December are Tanzanite, Zircon,…
November birthdays are associated with two gems; Citrine and Topaz. The warm color of Citrine is said to be a gift from the sun and…
CHALLENGES Today, as the industry is witnessing a flurry of problems in the form of an economic crisis, lack of demand, inflation and general apathy…
Introduction Opal is one of the world’s most beautiful and precious gemstones. It’s predominantly found in Australia, where it was formed over 80 million years…
Introduction Sapphire is one of the most important of all the colored gemstones. All Sapphire pink, blue, yellow and fancy sapphire have a hardness of…
Introduction The peridot is an ancient, light green, cosmic birthstone found in Hawaii’s volcanic lava and in meteorite falls. The Egyptians called the peridot “Gem of…
Introduction The word ruby originates from the Latin word ‘ruber’, which means red. For some ruby is a representation of the sun; to others, it…
Introduction The pearl is seen as one of the most traditional gems in jewellery. For centuries, it has been used as a precious stone and…
Introduction Emerald, the May birthstone, is a symbol of rebirth that is known to grant the wearer youth, good fortune, and foresight. It has also…