What are Rough Diamonds? Raw Rough Diamonds are diamonds that have been found in the earth in their natural state, and are uncut, unpolished and may include impurities and inclusions. It is because of this that they may also be known as raw uncut diamonds. They also exist as lab grown diamonds that are cheaper. […]
In another update, we listed the reasons to purchase either a moissanite or a diamond, according to what suits you the best. However if you don’t want to fall into a trap, or need more help deciding, we got you covered… To summarize, moissanite stone is often used as a cheaper substitute to diamond, although […]
Natural Green Turquoise A gemstone is a mineral crystal that can be found beneath the surface of the earth. It is extracted, cut and polished, and used to make jewellery among other things. Over the years, an endless array of stones have been discovered and studied by gemologist’s world over. So the classification of gemstones […]
To an ordinary individual, the usage of a gemstone is limited to only one purpose-jewellery, which is why the multiple uses of gemstones have been considerably overshadowed by this popular assumption. Hence the other ways in which gemstone may be materialized, may not really come to mind. But if you are a person with a […]
The word ‘Cabochon’ is derived from the French word ‘caboche’ and it means ‘head’. A cabochon is a bead or a gem that has been highly polished contrasted with faceted. Cabochons have a rounded form with a flat reverse, as they are usually shaped in a convex form. Transparent stones are usually faceted, but opaque gems […]
Every gemstone offers a meaningful chronicle of the life story of the earth. It discloses to the specialist the extraordinary processes that created the existing crust of the planet. The rocks are the materials of the crust and they are the cradles of valuable gemstones. It is very exciting to know the processes that initiate […]
Rubies are considered as one of the top seven popular gemstones in the world and why won’t they? They not only gorgeous but bring out warmth and luxury when worn. Origin: This July Birthstone, Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, […]