Destination Spotlight: The End of Diamond Mining in Argyle, Australia
The End of Australian Diamond Mining? The Argyle mine of Western Australia is one of the world’s largest diamond mines. Since 1983, it has produced around 825 million carats of …
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Destination Spotlight: How is Tantalum Impacting Opal Mining in Ethiopia?
Speaking with many opal vendors at Tucson this year, Shop LC learned that a growing number of opal miners are making the switch to tantalum. Traditionally, metals like gold, industrial …
Destination Spotlight: The Mysterious Origin of Charoite
A relatively new find, charoite continues to delight us with its mesmerizing patterns and purple hues. But have you ever stopped to wonder where does charoite come from? Joining the …
Destination Spotlight: The Otherworldly Origins of Moldavite
The Gemstone that Fell to Earth Millions of years ago, a meteorite is seen streaking through the night sky. The impact would be enormous, felt for miles around. The meteor …
Destination Spotlight: Creating Bali Jewelry Through Ancient Tradition
Each piece of Bali Legacy Collection jewelry is a beautiful symbol of the goddesses of Bali. Each piece of jewelry is unique and created with precision. Techniques are passed from …