Tempting Topaz
Topaz, in its myriad colors, has been in and out of fashion since the days of the ancient Egyptians, who believed that it got its yellow color from the sun God Ra.
Pearls & Colored Gemstones
How To Select the Perfect Pearl Strand
Every jewelry wardrobe needs a few basics to get started and one of those basics is a strand of pearls.
Himalayan Magic: Kashmir Sapphires
Deep within the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir, in a valley in the Zanskar range was a hidden treasure that was only discovered after a landslide revealed an area of pegmatitic rock dotted with blue crystals.
7 Tips for Buying Pearls
Whether you’re buying pearls for yourself, or someone else, it helps to know what to look for in a pearl before you make a purchas
The Return of Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls
For many centuries Bahrain was the pearling center of the world supplying natural pearls to those wealthy enough to own them.
Demantoid Garnets: Green Fire
With a green color evocative of emerald and the fire of a diamond, demantoid garnets are a very rare gemstone that is sometimes found in antique and vintage jewelry made during the Belle Epoque, (late 1800’s and early 1900s, approximately 1890 -1910
What to Consider When Buying Colored Gemstones
Industry pioneer, precious gem connoisseur and international gem merchant, Jack Abraham is passionate about ruby, sapphire and emerald.
Jade • A Gemologist’s Guide
One of the oldest and perhaps most revered of all gems is jade.
A History of Cultured Pearls
The luminosity and luster of pearls along with the warmth they emit when worn against your skin has made pearls one of the most popular gems throughout history.
The Wonder of Natural Pearls
In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra bet Roman general Marc Antony that she could host the most expensive dinner party ever.