Article - English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification DC-DL

English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification DC-DL:

HALLMARKS OF ENGLISH SILVER 

MAKER'S MARK IDENTIFICATION

Article - Gold - Plated, Filled, Rolled, Vermeil, Overlay

No matter how many new metals and materials appear in the jewelry market, people will never feel tired of gold. The lust for gold is caused by...

Article - Beware - Gemstone Rip Off Scams, what to avoid?

Gemstone Rip Off Scams, what to avoid?

So you are considering buying some gem stones? It maybe the first time you have ever bought a gem stone and you are not too sure what to look for? What gem stone do you select? What questions should you be asking? After all you don’t want to be riped-off. So how do you know if a gem stone is a fake or...

Difference Between White Gold and Yellow Gold

White Gold vs Yellow Gold:

Here are some things to consider when choosing the kind of gold that would suit you. Consider asking yourself questions like: What do I wear most of the time? Think about the color of your wardrobe that is...

Online Conversion - Ring Size Conversion

Online Conversion - Ring Size Conversion: "Welcome to OnlineConversion.com Ring Size Conversion Convert your ring size to the ring size used in other countries."

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Tanazanite 1 ct

7.5 x 7.5 x 4 mm

Peridot Found on Mars !!

Ebay Sale: Size 5 Itabira Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Ring > 1.3cts

Ebay Sale: Size 5 Itabira Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Ring > 1.3cts

An engaging Emerald Ring. Set into Platinum Overlay Sterling Silver featuring extraordinary Itabira Emerald from Brazil.

Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

Lovely Emerald Ring - Size 5 - Ebay Sale

107.65 ct Precious Emerald Cut Earthmined Brazil Certified Emerald Gemstone

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Ebay Sale: Bracelet - Tanzanite Platinum Overlay 925 Bracelet ATGW 6.72cts - Auth Cert

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Ebay Sale: Brazilian Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Earrings > 1.5cts Auth Certificate

Brazilian Emerald Platinum Overlay 925 Earrings > 1.5cts Auth Certificate

Lovely Brazilian Emerald Studs

Ebay Sale: Size 7 Ruby & Zircon Sterling Silver Ring > 2cts - Auth Cert

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Article - Gemstones - Ammolite

Ammolite
A kaleidoscope of iridescent colours displayed on the outside of a fossil and from just one small location on the planet - now that’s rare!

Unprocessed Ammolite

Ammolite is claimed by many to be the rarest gemstone on the planet. Whilst this might be taking it a little far, it is certainly incredibly rare and to-date has only ever been discovered in the isolated region of Southern Alberta, Canada.If you were to ask me to categorise its rarity, I would put it on a par with Zultanite and Paraiba Tourmaline. The problem with Ammolite doesn’t stop with its rarity and just like Zultanite, taking the rough material and converting it into a piece that can be set into jewellery is ...

Article - Gemstones - Ametrine

Ametrine 

Ametrine - evenly split Bi-colour

Discovered only at the Anahi Mine in Bolivia comes a gemstone with a beautiful split personality.

Ametrine is possibly one of the most interesting and beautiful gemstones to become available on the global gem market during recent years.
Currently only found at the Anahi Mine in Eastern Bolivia, it is a fusion of the gorgeous regal purple of Amethyst and the warm sunshine hue of Citrine, beautifully combined in one stone. In the gem industry, Ametrine also goes by the name of ...

Article - Gemstones - Amethyst

Amethyst
Throughout history, Amethyst has been one of the most popular and mystical of all gemstones.

Amethyst "Rough" before
cutting and polishing

Its use in very rudimentary jewellery can be traced back as far as the Neolithic period (approximately 4000BC), and samples of it set into gold rings have been uncovered in burial sites from around 2400BC.

Amethyst is the name given to purple Quartz and some believe that its name derives from the Greek word “Amethustos”, “A” meaning “not” and “methustos” meaning “to intoxicate”.

In ancient times, ...