THEANTIQUARIUS A-E ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Adularescence :term applied to milky moonstones Aggregates : Minerals which form without showing their outer crystal shape Aigrette : Hair Ornament Albert :...
This handy glossary gives you the meanings behind everyday gem and jewellery terminology, as well as detailing the meanings of those more obscure and rarely used words. Alloy: A mixture of two or more metals...
Gemstones are either mined or found in alluvial deposits. They occur as natural crystals and each species has its own particualr crystal structure. The style of cutting stones has developed over the centuries...
A History of Panerai Watches In 1860 Giovanni Panerai (1825-1897), founded the family business and opens the first watchmaker's shop in Florence on the Ponte alle Grazie and establishes contact with the...
Brief history of diamond cut Uncut diamonds appeared in Europe in the fourth century BC, when Alexander the Great's expeditions opened up limited trade between East and West. At the time India was the only...
At Platinum Diamonds we carry all the main diamond shapes including round, princess, marquise, oval, heart, pear, emerald, cushion, asscher and trillion among others. Platinum Diamonds recommends you to read...
Famous Diamonds Among the most well known diamonds is the Hope. This 45.52 carat steel blue diamond is currently on display at the Smithsonian. The legends of the ill-fortune and curse bestowed on the...