Introduction Known in Russia as the "Gem of the Tsars" where it was first discovered, Alexandrite is one of the world's most valuable gemstones. Often described as "Emerald By Day" and "Ruby By Night",...
Q. What is a Pearl and what is it known for?A. Through the ages the pearl has been known as the gem of purity and love. The lustrous glow of the pearl imparts and aura of mystery and romance.A pearl is a...
I am a great lover of Vivienne Westwood’s amazing jewelry designs, but there is a HUGE amount of fake jewelry out there on eBay. To be 100% certain that what you’re buying is authentic, you could go to a...
Pearl Pricing Guide 101 Buying pearl can be a fun and gratifying experience. You must wish the pearls you buy can worth the money you pay for them. However, there are many factors to consider before...
Care Of PearlsTo keep pearls looking their very best you need just a little knowledge on how to care for them correctly.Pearls, including freshwater pearls are delicate organic gems that are made of the...
THEANTIQUARIUS F-O ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Faience: Glazed earthenware, also used for marking beads, scarabs, etc. from the egyptian period onwards Fancy-Coloured: Any colour in a stone other than...
Pearl Type Guide 101 Natural, uncultured pearls are the most expensive of all pearls but are very rarely seen in today's market. Nowadays they only make appearances as antiques.Pearl culturing is now...
Question: I have a strand of black color pearl necklace . I would like to know if they were natural colored or dyed. Is there any way that I can tell if their color are dyed or natural? Answeer: I...
Pearl Quality Guide 101 Although there is no official quality grading system for pearls (like the "4Cs" for diamonds), there are several characteristics that affect pearl's quality and value which you...