What is the meaning of carat? Apart from not being a vegetable, the word carat has two distinct meanings. In relation to gold, carat refers to the purity of the metal e.g. 24 carat (pure gold) or 18 carat...
IMPORTANT UPDATES ON SIGNING EVENTS - Please note there were very few copies of Beetle the Bard signed in Edinburgh in early December, 2008. Of these, almost all the signed books had holographic stickers...
It seems nearly impossible to watch TV or open a newspaper without seeing something about man-made diamonds. For hundreds of years science has tried to create a perfect synthetic diamond. Finally, 21st-century...
Ok, so we all know the basic 4C’s. But there so much more to buying an engagement or any ring for that matter. So how do you find the perfect stone for that perfect engagement ring or for any ring? No two...
The release of The Blood Diamond film will heighten awareness of the real issues of 'conflict diamonds' The term conflict or ‘blood’ diamonds, as they are sometimes called, refers to alluvial diamonds found in...
Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used spiritual, emotional and physical healing for several thousands years. When worn as jewellery or even just placed close by, the stone will pass their energy...
Knowlege about beads by Hong(Lisa) of 8Season Referring to dictionary, the definition of a bead is a small, round material which is pierced to string and threading. Actually the beads are varied in materials...
Until the 18th century, India was the only supplier of diamonds in the world. Diamonds were discovered in Africa in the early 19th century and subsequently became the largest producer worldwide, relying on...
Here is a short guide to the gemstones associated with each month of the year. This is the modern list but traditional and zodiac gemstones are also included to give alternative choices. JANUARY - GARNET...
The New Age should also be called The Stone Age, because along with aromatherapy, healing with the vibrations and frequencies emitted by crystal stone is at the crux of the movement.Below I have listed seven...