As a radiologist, writing a review on mexican opals was perhaps the last thing I expected to be doing, but having fallen in love with this most beautiful and diverse of gemstones, and given the paucity of...
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...
ALL ABOUT SWAROVSKI Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. It has since developed into an international entity with numerous subsidiaries and is currently in the process of reorganizing its North...
Ok, so we all know the basic 4C’s. But there so much more to buying an engagement or any ring for that matter. So how do you find the perfect stone for that perfect engagement ring or for any ring? No two...
Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. It has since developed into an international entity with numerous subsidiaries and is currently in the process of reorganizing its North American...
At Platinum Diamonds we want all our customers to be as educated as possible prior to making a purchase. Diamonds and jewellery in general is a personal purchase and one that will last a lifetime, the more...
FAQ about Diamonds What do I look for in buying jewellery with quality diamonds?The Four C's - cut, colour, clarity and carat weight are your guidelines. These four characteristics determine the value of a...
Moonstone is typically a potassium aluminium silicate, with the chemical formula KAlSi3O8 The most common moonstone is of the mineral Adularia. The Plagioclase Feldspar Oligoclase also produces moonstone...
What is Moonstone ? It sounds good, but just what is Moonstone? There are several different hues of Moonstone, from peaches and pinks through to rainbow which is white with blue hues to it. As a holistic...