The Pearl Grades listed below explain the different standards involved in the process of pearl grading. Those listed in this guide are the standards practised by the Mainland Chinese Pearl Traders. A Grade -...
Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
Green emeralds are a variety of the gemstone beryl and have been highly prized since pre-historic times. Color - hue, tone and saturation Clarity - visibility of inclusions Cut -how well the stone is cut...
In fact, yes, it can. We all know that diamonds are girls’ best friends and Cubic Zirconia is the Diamond best friend. Learn in my guide what Cubic Zirconia stone is and how it is compared to diamond....
OVERVIEW The goal of this buyer’s guide is to leave you, the consumer, less confused for reading it, not more so, by providing useful,unbiased information that will aid you in understanding ammolite. It will...
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...
Introduction A true gem of antiquity, Moonstone is surrounded by folklore regarding its origins. An Indian sacred gem, Moonstone was once believed to be a magical solidification of actual moonlight....
Coloured Gemstones Gemstones come in many varied colours due to the chemical compounds they contain it is for this reason that they also display different physical characteristics such as hardness,...
Antiqued: Process used to give jewelry an aged appearance. Avolto: A jewelry style that uses a wire to form a necklace into a round shape. Bail: A loop of sheet metal or wire attached to a pendant to...
This guide explains you the inner meanings of colours and which effects and benefits they carry on your body and personality.This guide will also help you to choose the right coloured gemstone or the colour...