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Long Lost Swedish Blue
A rare blue stone whose beauty rivals that of turquoise or larimar, found in secret localities deep in the forest of Sweden.
Pietersite – Tempest in a Stone
Pietersite is a beautiful stone: distinctive, rare, and unique - no two are alike. It is an ideal gemstone for those who embrace their originality.
Knowing How Skin Reacts To Metal Will Help You Buy That Perfect Gift!
Most people are aware that some jewelry can cause skin reactions, they don’t know the cause. This article is will help you understand metal allergies, avoid any triggers, and expand your ability to purchase and enjoy jewelry. It can also help you make good choices when gifting jewelry.
Does Your Ruby Glow?
Can you tell if a ruby is real by fluorescence under UV light? I've heard many say you can. Does this test really prove a ruby isn’t real?
Ammolite - A Star of the Canadian Cretaceous
As a geologist who’s worked in Calgary how could I not love ammolite - a stunning rainbow-colored gem derived from fossilized ammonite shells? The best material is found only in Alberta, Canada - it’s rare, beautiful, geologically meaningful, and stunning!
Malachite - A Human History Gem
A vivid to dark green color catches your eye. Beautifully banded in pastel to deeply saturated green to maybe a bit of bluish green. Once you’ve seen it, you never forget it. Just about everyone recognizes this distinctive gemstone – malachite! This gemstone has been an important part of human history and lead to the end of the Stone Age! Come see what else you didn't know about this intriguing gemstone!
What Should You Know Before Buying Lab-Created Diamonds?
Over the last few years purchases of lab-created diamonds has increased substantially. There are many reasons people choose lab-created over mined diamonds including cost, peer pressure, opinions about the mining industry, and love of technology. Buying lab-created is similar to buying mined in many ways (e.g. the 4 C’s) but there are a few things to consider that are specific to these gemstones. So, what do you need to know if you’re thinking of buying a lab-created diamond?