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Iron-Bearing Tourmalines – More Than Meets the Eye
When people talk about tourmalines, they usually think of pink, green, or, of course, Paraiba (how could I not mention it? I’m still loyal to my favorite tourmaline). But today,...
Iron-Bearing Tourmalines – More Than Meets the Eye
When people talk about tourmalines, they usually think of pink, green, or, of course, Paraiba (how could I not mention it? I’m still loyal to my favorite tourmaline). But today,...
Olive Tourmalines – Strange but Mesmerizing
I’ve already told you about blue and green iron-bearing tourmalines, but there’s another variety with a color that’s… hard to describe. They’re not quite green, not quite brown—somewhere in between....
Olive Tourmalines – Strange but Mesmerizing
I’ve already told you about blue and green iron-bearing tourmalines, but there’s another variety with a color that’s… hard to describe. They’re not quite green, not quite brown—somewhere in between....
Welo Opals – Bright but Deceptive
I recently learned about Ethiopian opals from the Welo deposit. Studying them was truly fascinating because they are very different from the classic noble opals. These gemstones can be stunning,...
Welo Opals – Bright but Deceptive
I recently learned about Ethiopian opals from the Welo deposit. Studying them was truly fascinating because they are very different from the classic noble opals. These gemstones can be stunning,...
Kuh-i-Lal Spinel – A Legendary Gemstone with a ...
I’ve noticed that I rarely write about spinel, but this gemstone truly deserves attention. Especially one of its most famous varieties – Kuh-i-Lal spinel. What is Kuh-i-Lal spinel? Kuh-i-Lal is...
Kuh-i-Lal Spinel – A Legendary Gemstone with a ...
I’ve noticed that I rarely write about spinel, but this gemstone truly deserves attention. Especially one of its most famous varieties – Kuh-i-Lal spinel. What is Kuh-i-Lal spinel? Kuh-i-Lal is...
Spinel – The Gem That Can Survive a Fire
Here’s an interesting fact: spinel is one of the few gemstones that can survive a fire completely intact. If, heaven forbid, a fire breaks out, most gemstones risk cracking, clouding,...
Spinel – The Gem That Can Survive a Fire
Here’s an interesting fact: spinel is one of the few gemstones that can survive a fire completely intact. If, heaven forbid, a fire breaks out, most gemstones risk cracking, clouding,...
Gemstones You Shouldn’t Wear Every Day
Gemstones are not just about beauty; they also have different levels of durability. Some minerals are too soft or sensitive to withstand daily wear, exposure to water, or sunlight. If...
Gemstones You Shouldn’t Wear Every Day
Gemstones are not just about beauty; they also have different levels of durability. Some minerals are too soft or sensitive to withstand daily wear, exposure to water, or sunlight. If...