What's an Opal? Have you ever wondered how an opal is formed? How old is it? What is it? Well, here are some answers to those common questions. Opal Creation Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide...
Birthstones from Harris Michael Jewelry: A thoughtful way to show your family they are loved.January:Garnet Nearly everyone thinks of garnet as a red gem, but in fact this family of gemstones is available in...
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...
Introduction Sapphires derive their name from the Latin word "sapphirus", meaning blue, and are often referred to as the "gem of the heavens" or the "celestial gem" as their colours mirror the sky at...
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",...
Facts and Data about Platinum Platinum is a dense (heavy) hard silvery metallic element, a precious metal used in jewellery, coins, chemical engineering, and a catalyst used in industry and for car exhausts....
Introduction Dionysus, known for his love of grape juice, was the Greek god of wine, however after a few goblets he became a little confrontational. One day in the forest with goblet in hand, the tipsy...
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...
The Beauty of Cameos.Cameos are beautifully hand-carved scenes or portraits of people or animals in three-dimensional relief. Cameos are made from multi-colored conch shells or banded agate, which is a...
For years and years, the elite, the a-list celebrities and so on have had the items the normal man or waman on the street would like, but couldn't afford. Until E-bay came along, they were simply a distant...