Gemstones/Gemmology

Blacksmith jeweller honored with “Best Luxury Jewelry in the USA” title at 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards

May 15, 2025

Chris Ploof Designs has been named the Best Luxury Jewelry in the USA for the 17th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA).

From rough to radiance: Understanding light performance

February 17, 2025

By Jay Mehta A layman’s perception of a natural diamond is a bright, sparkly, round object cut from a rough diamond. Few, however, understand the science behind diamonds and their enduring beauty. While the best sales associates have a...

Amethyst: Revisiting a classic

February 17, 2025

By Lauriane Lognay Amethyst has been engraved, sculpted, faceted, tumbled, and even eaten (don’t try this at home, kids) throughout history! This captivating purple gem was once linked to royalty and held the same value as rubies and sapphires...

The world of beryls: A rich spectrum of gemmological wonders

December 23, 2024

The extensive beryl group, one of the oldest known mineral families, is renowned for its most famous varieties, emerald and aquamarine—which were first mentioned as early as 79 A.D. in Pliny’s Natural History. Yet, there are other stones in the jewellery market that you may not know belong to the beryl group, like morganite, goshenite, heliodor, red beryl, and even maxixe!

Navigating Tanzania’s gemstone market

November 4, 2024

Tanzania is known for its rich deposits of gemstones, which play a significant role in the country’s economy. The country’s gemstone market is primarily centred around several key gems, such as tanzanite, garnet, tourmaline, diamonds, etc. This article will touch on a few famous Tanzanian gems and the country’s mining and market.

Rose cuts: The hidden gems of the diamond industry

May 22, 2024

Diamond cuts—the shape, proportions, and arrangement of facets in a diamond—are often judged by their relation to light. Brilliance, fire, scintillation, and overall appearance play into a diamond’s assigned value. Before the advent of electricity, the best way to ascertain a diamond’s brightness was to hold it up to candlelight. The ideal cut for such subtle lighting was the rose cut, as captured candlelight shone right through it.

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Gemological Science International (GSI) expands global reach with new Bangkok facility

Blacksmith jeweller honored with “Best Luxury Jewelry in the USA” title at 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards

From rough to radiance: Understanding light performance

Amethyst: Revisiting a classic

The world of beryls: A rich spectrum of gemmological wonders

Navigating Tanzania’s gemstone market

Rose cuts: The hidden gems of the diamond industry

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Gemological Science International (GSI) expands global reach with new Bangkok facility

Blacksmith jeweller honored with “Best Luxury Jewelry in the USA” title at 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards

From rough to radiance: Understanding light performance

Amethyst: Revisiting a classic

The world of beryls: A rich spectrum of gemmological wonders

Navigating Tanzania’s gemstone market

Rose cuts: The hidden gems of the diamond industry

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