Peridot, from the Olivine mineral is truly special, it can be found in meteorites and stardust! How wonderful is that. This yellowish green beauty is most often found in the earth’s mantle. As well as being the birthstone for August, it is also the stone for the 15th wedding anniversary. Like many other beautiful gemstones, […]
The color red, associated with the deepest of emotions, love, passion, power, anger, royalty. Ruby the name derived from Latin’s Ruber is also known in Sanskrit as Ratnaraj, which translates to King of Gems. July’s birth stone represents above all else love. It is also associated with bearing it’s wearer with health wisdom and good […]
June’s birth stone, Pearls, are quite possibly the most versatile gem stone. With a beautiful array of colors, they possess the ability to suit every age and skin color. It is a gem that can be stunning and hold its own as a centerpiece of jewelry, or become subtle and give just a hint of […]
With its striking bluish green color Emerald, a variety of Beryl, is both magical and alluring. A Beryl becomes an Emerald depending on how much chromium it contains (its trace elements are both vanadium and chromium). The Emerald color is so special that specialists and dealers often argue over whether the depth of color a […]
Some basic facts about the diamond The name diamond comes from Greek adamas, meaning invincible. It signifies clarity, trust and confidence. Diamonds start their existence as simple, elemental carbon; the basic building block of all life on earth. The story of diamonds is, to use the metaphor, a tale of fire and “ice”. Forged through […]
Jaipur in Rajasthan has a centuries old tradition in cutting stones and jewelry production. It is a gorgeous city, in itself an inspiration for any form of art. It is made out of pink clay and the older parts of the city make it seem as if the whole city is pink. The colors of […]