Sapphires are from the corundum family of minerals. Sapphires are found in all colours except red; red “sapphires” are actually rubies. These magnificent gemstones are mined […]
Peridot is from the mineral olivine. It is a transparent-translucent gemstone with a rich and bold green colour. This mysterious stone is sometimes found in meteorites […]
Alexandrite is one of the birthstones for the month of June. Alexandrite is a semi-precious gemstone that was first discovered in Russia in 1830. Alexandrite is […]
DIAMONDS: Here are some interesting facts about diamonds. Diamonds are the crystalline form of Carbon and are the hardest know substance on Earth. Diamonds have a […]