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The city of Jaipur is world renowned for the skill of its artisans. And none are more revered than the gem-cutters of Jahri Bazaar. Here, within the hustle and bustle …

Gem cutting is a work of art and emotion. It gets even more thrilling when working with valuable gemstones. Socoto Emerald is one such jewel. This brilliant green stone is …

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise: The Princess of Globe Few gemstones captivate the world in the way turquoise jewelry does. Even fewer can match the flawless appeal of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. For …

Where Do Tahitian Pearls Come From? Tahitian cultured pearls were first introduced as “black pearls” to the international market during the mid-1970s. Fun Fact: Tahitian pearls are not actually grown …

In the last few years, geometric jewelry has become extremely popular. It is a minimalistic and sophisticated look that can be adapted to any style. The honeycomb shape, in particular, …

A Brief History of Chinese Jade For centuries, jade has been a cultural touchstone of China. The impact of jade in China can trace back to as early as 5000 …

Every year at the Tucson gem and mineral shows, buyers from Shop LC scour the main events, always on the hunt for exciting new finds to bring to our national …

Mother Nature gives us many presents, and one such gift is ammonite. Not a gemstone, but a fossil, ammonite is often confused with ammolite. What is the difference between ammonite …

Throughout history, birthstones have been with us. They reflect important aspects of society, such as religion or custom. Modern times follow these themes as well. Groups have updated these symbolic …

Jewelry trends are changing, and colored gemstones have emerged as a modern favorite among modern girls. Nowadays, diamond has to share the throne of being “a girl’s best friend” with …