4 Fun Facts about Peridot, Birthstone of August
Peridot, with its vibrant green hue, is a gem that has captivated human hearts for centuries. Celebrated in ancient times as the “gem of the sun,” peridot’s color ranges from […]
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7 Fun Facts about Sapphire, Birthstone of September
As the leaves begin to change color and summer’s warmth yields to the crispness of autumn, September ushers in a new season of beauty and wonder. It is a month […]
Celebrating ‘Ratnaraj,’ the Birthstone of July
All hail ruby, the birthstone of July, and one of the most widely celebrated colored gemstones. Technically the mineral corundum, all rubies are red. In any other color corundum is not […]
What Causes Diamond Color?
Only about 1 in 10,000 natural gem quality diamonds is fancy colored. Within that small percentage, some colors are more common than others, making certain of the colors extraordinarily rare. So, […]
What a Gem: Chinese Jewelry Artist Dickson Yewn
In 2011, Chinese jewelry artist Dickson Yewn was relatively unknown beyond the confines of the most exclusive collecting circles. Then First Lady Michelle Obama was photographed wearing one of his rings during […]
108 carat Pink Diamond Discovered in Lesotho
A fancy intense pink rough diamond weighing 108.39 carats has been recovered in the Kingdom of Lesotho, at the Kao mine operated by Storm Mountain Diamonds. This rare Type IIa […]
Setting Recommendations for D-Z Crystal Diamond Colors
Color is one of the most important factors in a diamond’s overall beauty and value. When selecting a setting it’s important to remember that the type of metal used can […]
Peridot for ‘Patty’s Day’
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, particularly in Ireland and among those of Irish descent. It is a day of revelry, merriment, and green-themed festivities. And while […]
Meet bloodstone, the ‘other’ birthstone of March
Aquamarine may be more widely known, but March babies have the luxury of two birthstone choices. Both have a historic association with protection and healing, yet they look distinctly different. […]
Three Fun Facts about Amethyst
Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is an appealing gemstone with a long and fascinating history. Throughout the centuries, amethyst has been valued for properties other than its purple aesthetic. Here […]
Are there Affordable Natural Diamond Colors?
Fancy colored diamonds are very rare to find in nature. They represent less than 0.01% of diamonds mined in the world – or, about 1 in 10,000. Furthermore, nature produces some colors […]
Canada’s Mountain Province becomes Chow Tai Fook supplier
Mountain Province Diamonds, joint-owner of Canada’s Gahcho Kué diamond mine, has announced a supply agreement with Chow Tai Fook, one of the world’s top jewelers. Under the terms of the agreement, Chow Tai Fook […]