I recently visited the Shop LC factory at Vaibhav Global Limited in India. My personal highlight? Connecting with the skilled gem artisans. It was a learning-rich experience. Come along with me to Jaipur, where tradition meets innovation, and discover the fascinating world of gemstone grading.
What is Royston Turquoise? Royston turquoise is a type of turquoise gemstone from the Royston mining district located in Nevada. This area is known for producing turquoise of exceptional quality …
Hailing from the Karelia region of Russia near the Shun’ga village comes shungite. Estimated to be about two billion years old, shungite is a lustrous black gemstone with an incredible …
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 …
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 …
