This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
Introduction This guide is intended to be a simple introduction to pearls and pearl farming. I hope you find it useful About Pearls Pearls are an organic gem so called because they are created by living...
Andean opal is a lovely bluegreen translucent opal found in the Andes mountains near San Patricio, Peru. Copper may be the essential trace element that causes its soft distinctive color. It has been used...
Introduction Rarer than Diamonds, Ammolites are the fossilized remains of a squid-like creature called an Ammonite that used jet propulsion to travel over 65 million years ago! From the Paleozoic era to...
How To Make a Beaded Necklace. This is something everyone start when the necklace you wanted was way too expensive to afford. If this is your position, let me tell you all those expensive necklaces are made...
Insuring Your Diamonds Insuring a diamond takes a bit of thought, planning, and shopping around. Diamond insurance isn’t like purchasing car insurance. It is quite different. Depending on the state that you...
Insuring a diamond takes a bit of thought, planning, and shopping around. Diamond insurance isn’t like purchasing car insurance. It is quite different. Depending on the state that you live in, there are...