Light is what gives a diamond its sparkle and brilliance. When light enters the diamond through the different facets, it’s reflected throughout the diamond. The light is viewable in the diamond itself. When light is blocked, it can lead to strips of black or darkened parts of the diamond. This darkened area is called the […]

Whether or not you know it, you’ve come across Feldspar hundreds of times in your life. Feldspar itself isn’t even a gemstone – it’s an alumina and silica inclusive mineral and holds the title of being the earth’s most abundant mineral! In fact, this mineral makes up approximately 60% of the rocks you see on

Throughout the course of history, psychics and crystal healers have used quartz minerals for for their many metaphysical qualities. Due to the versatility of the mineral itself, the metaphysical reach that Quartz has is vast and varies from stone to stone. Understanding the Milky Quartz Metaphysical Properties If you are interested in learning about the

If you’re looking to add a unique touch to your wedding or engagement ring, you’ve probably already considered some sort of gemstone as an alternative to the commonly utilized diamonds. The possibilities that come with a gemstone addition are essentially endless and the decision could be a stressful one. Beryl is an astonishingly resilient mineral

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

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 quartz, and pink quartz. Types of Quartz Gems – Part 2 This time around, we’re looking at the following types of

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

You got your diamond wedding or engagement ring and we’re thrilled, but you need to take a couple more cautionary steps before you reach diamond bliss. The next step we recommend is getting your diamond appraised. Even if you bought your wedding or engagement ring from a reputable jeweler, a second opinion is always the