Gemstones range from famous diamonds and rubies to the lesser-known amethysts and opals. Many are beautifully-colored, and all have been created over a dizzying amount of years deep under the earth's surface. One particular gemstone, however, could be waiting for you in upstate New York, wh...
Gemstone hunters discovered the kyawthuite sample in 2010 in the Chaung Gyi valley near Mogok, Myanmar. However, they didn't realize what they had and put it out on the market to sell. That's when Burmese mineralogist, petrologist, and gemologist Dr. Kyaw Thu, who also owns the Macle ...
How to Tell if Jade Is RealIntroductionJade is a highly valued gemstone worldwide, with cultural significance beyond just being a decoration. However, determining its authenticity can be difficult. For centuries, people have sought after jade for its properties, appearance, and various benefits ...
Azar reiterates that conversations about gemstone treatments don’t have to be negative, noting that many treatments are common and have been used for centuries. “You can share that the oldest and most common treatment for sapphires is heat to enhance their blue color, and it is commonly acce...
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Los Angeles—Through Instagram, EF Collection followers have gotten to know the face behind the brand’s sparkling diamond huggies and dainty, stackable pendants: designer Emily Faith Strauss. Strauss shares the “lifestyle behind the jewelry,” as she puts it. “You can buy a little ...
Mostblack diamondshave been treated. Therefore, clean your blacks with a mild liquid detergent, like Ivory, and warm water. Anything else, could be harmful to your gemstone. How to Clean and Care for Opals Opals are gorgeous, but genuineopalswill dry out if not treated properly. I recommend...
Jewelry marketing can have unique challenges. Noticing heightened competition in 2011, Corinne invested in a rebrand of Biko and then hired a PR firm to get the word out. “It’s expensive to work with PR but really, really valuable,” she says. “It led to the best press I had to da...
Whether it's the unique inclusions of a natural diamond that tell a geological story, or the specific hue and brilliance that evoke an emotion, your choice should be a reflection of what you find truly beautiful and unique. Each diamond's uniqueness adds to its allure and can be a ...
One decision will be what to name the gemstone. It is most likely to be chosen through a national competition in Botswana, as Lucara did in 2019 with another discovery, the 1,758-carat Sewelô. The name means “rare find” and was proposed by Gofaone Tlhabuswe, a resident of Gabane...