Hi, and welcome to Part 3 of our 3-part series on the fascinating mineral known as Quartz, where we discuss Microcrystalline Quartz. In Part 1 of our exploration of the different types of quartz gem, we talked about several different types of quartz, including macrocrystalline varieties such as amethyst, ametrine, aventurine, blue quartz, citrine, eisenkiesel, milky […]

The word quartz is used as a general catchall for a wide variety of crystallized compact silica. These minerals are some of the most abundant in the world. Once a mineral is determined to be a quartz, it falls into one of two subcategories: Macrocrystalline Quartz (rock crystal) or Crypto-Microcrystalline (fibrous or grainy). To make

When we last left off our first part of our Inlays For Wooden Wedding Rings, we were taking a look at Lapus Lazuli inlays.  Now, we move on to the latter half of the alphabet and dive right into the following beautiful materials: Malachite, Meteorite, Mother Of Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Seaglass, Topaz, and Turquoise. So, without

The most important thing for you to do when buying a diamond is looking at, understanding, and getting that diamonds certification. As unfortunate as it is, there are a lot of extremely seedy jewelers and second-hand diamond retails out there and a diamond certification will protect you against them. Think of a diamond certification as

This is Part 3 of a 3-Part series on the Types Of Wood For Rings. Part 1 Types Of Wood For Rings features Applewood, Birch, Bogwood, Cedar, Cherry, Chestnut, Ebony, Hackberry, and Juniper. In Part 2, we looked at Kauri, Koa, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Osage Orange, Pine, Paduk, and Pearwood. This time, we’re looking at

This is Part 2 of a 3-Part series on the Types Of Wood For Rings. Part 1 Types Of Wood For Rings features Applewood, Birch, Bogwood, Cedar, Cherry, Chestnut, Ebony, Hackberry, and Juniper. This time around, we look at Kauri, Koa, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Osage Orange, Pine, Paduk, and Pearwood.  Read on to find out

You’ve decided on getting a wooden engagement or wedding ring – but you still have a ways to go. The first step is deciding on what kind of wood you’d like to use in your new ring. I’m an effort to make this decision an easier one to reach, we’ve compiled a list of the

You’ve looked at all the gemstones on the market and decided you want a diamond – awesome! You took the next step and scoured the face of the earth but have quickly learned that the right diamond for you comes with hurdles that you are unable to jump – it’s too expensive, it’s too small,