Destination Spotlight: Why Cutting Socoto Emerald Takes Precision
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 …
Destination Spotlight: The Origins of Tahitian Pearl
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 …
Why Every Queen Bee Needs a Beehive Cut Gemstone
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, …
What is the Difference between Ammolite and Ammonite?
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 …
Is Blue Sapphire the ‘It’ Gem for Fall/Winter 2019?
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 …
Destination Spotlight: Mining for Hot Pink Sapphire in Ilakaka
Ilakaka is a small village in Southwest Madagascar along Route Nationale 7 (RN7). Twenty years ago, nobody knew about this sleepy little town. But, in less than ten years, the …