Destination Spotlight: Jaipur and Gemstone Cutting in the Pink City
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Known as the “Blue Beauty of the Caribbean,” Larimar exists in only one region in the world: the Dominican Republic. Nestling in the Caribbean Ocean, it’s one of the most …