Journal
Raw Diamonds: What Makes Them Special
Frosted, geometric and entirely natural: what raw diamonds are, why they look the way they do, and how to choose and care for raw diamond beads.
Raw Diamonds: What Makes Them Special
Frosted, geometric and entirely natural: what raw diamonds are, why they look the way they do, and how to choose and care for raw diamond beads.
Idar-Oberstein: Germany’s Gemstone Town
From water-powered agate mills to a worldwide gemstone trade: the story of Idar-Oberstein, the town where every one of our stones is chosen and photographed.
Idar-Oberstein: Germany’s Gemstone Town
From water-powered agate mills to a worldwide gemstone trade: the story of Idar-Oberstein, the town where every one of our stones is chosen and photographed.
Gemstone Treatments: What Every Buyer Should Know
Most coloured gemstones are treated in some way. An honest guide to the common treatments, how they affect value and care, and what to ask before you buy.
Gemstone Treatments: What Every Buyer Should Know
Most coloured gemstones are treated in some way. An honest guide to the common treatments, how they affect value and care, and what to ask before you buy.
Cabochon or Faceted? Choosing the Right Cut for...
Sparkle or glow? How to choose between a cabochon and a faceted stone for your design, and what to check before you buy.
Cabochon or Faceted? Choosing the Right Cut for...
Sparkle or glow? How to choose between a cabochon and a faceted stone for your design, and what to check before you buy.
Tourmaline Colours Explained: A Dealer’s Guide ...
No other gemstone covers as much of the colour spectrum as tourmaline. Here is how to tell rubellite from pink tourmaline, what makes Paraíba glow, and what to look for...
Tourmaline Colours Explained: A Dealer’s Guide ...
No other gemstone covers as much of the colour spectrum as tourmaline. Here is how to tell rubellite from pink tourmaline, what makes Paraíba glow, and what to look for...