>”How can I identify the stones in my parcel?” With a little practice, some gemological tools, and this gemstone identification guide, you can learn to tell your topaz from your tourmaline–and nearly any other gem–in about five steps. Read this article
>What are gem stones? The answer is not as simple as you would think. First of all, m what do gem stones look like? Gem stones can be crystalline, such as diamond and emeralds, or amorphous, like turquoise and jade. What are gem stones made of? Gem stones are composed of a wide range of [...]
>Ruby, one of the most valuable gemstone, belongs to the corundum family and is considered to be the King of Gemstones. Only the red variety of corundum is at liberty to command the title of Ruby, while all other varieties are categorized as Sapphires. Rubies consist of aluminium oxide and chrome, the latter giving rubies [...]
>Four Gemstones Rarer and More Beautiful Than Your Average Diamond:A big, white, and clear as a mid-day sky in July diamond, is the epitome of a gemstone. But, there are stones out there that aren’t as tough as diamond, they aren’t as famous as diamonds. Yet their beauty rivals that of even the most famous [...]
>Moissanite is a rare, naturally-occuring gemstone that is typically found in very small quantities in meteorites, corundum deposits, and kimberlite. (The chemical name of moissanite is Silicon Carbide.) Moissanite has several qualitites in common with diamond: it is transparent, extremely hard (9.25 on the Mohs scale, compared to 10 for diamond), and has a high [...]
> Listed below are some of the general care and cleaning rules that apply to all coloured gemstone jewellery. After use, the precious gemstone jewellery should be wiped thoroughly with a clean soft, slightly damp cloth. This is because the gemstone’s luster will be enhanced it is ensured that jewellery is clean before storage.Gemstone or [...]
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