No other gem has ever been described in so many ways as opal has. Writers have compared it to volcanoes, galaxies, and fireworks. Gem connoisseurs have pointed out its similarities to jellyfish, lightning, and cosmos. Admirers praised it with poetic…
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It’s that time again! International Gem & Jewelry Show is back in Houston for the last quarter of the year. It will be held from October 18-20 at the NRG Stadium. This is a not-to-miss event for all jewelry lovers,…
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My favorite gemstone by far and a slight obsession ever since I spotted it while vacationing in Tanzania, has turned 50 last year. 2018 marked half a century from the first time tanzanite was introduced on the commercial market. Since…
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A truly distinctive, unorthodox, and a rare natural phenomenon of a gem is what alexandrite is known to be. Ever since it was first discovered in 1834 in the Ural region of Russia, this stone has been causing sensation in…
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Possibly one of the oldest known gems, lapis lazuli is nothing short of an enchanting stone. Be it the color, the utilization, or the lore, there is no denying that lapis lazuli makes a statement in all categories. The first…
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Oh, where to begin… There is a something deep and mysterious about Ruby that make it so incredibly captivating. I guess it starts with the color. Fiery red blooded and burgundy to brown color tones give this gemstone a different…
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Simply known as the purple variety of quartz, amethyst is the most popular purple gemstone and certainly one of the most celebrated gems of all times. So widely spread in jewelry and ornaments, amethyst was a household name in every…
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So, how about the gem that has a color named after it?! Well, that’s just how cool turquoise is, you know… Its striking sky-blue color has been admired for centuries. From Ancient Egyptians to Native Americans, from court rooms to…
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From a geological standpoint tourmaline is a large group of baron silicate minerals. In the jewelry world, it is one of the most beautiful and color rich gems. There are 32 individually named minerals that comprise tourmaline. Therefore, tourmaline can…
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One of the most popular gemstones used in jewelry, topaz is also one of the largest ones found in nature. It is also fairly available. While topaz can come in different colors, the most recognizable one is golden orange to…
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