Metalsmith vs Silversmith: A Look Into The Crafting Arts
Those who get the jewelry bug often look into learning a bit of the trade themselves only to run into some confusing terms. Two terms that are often confused with
How Deep Can You Find Diamonds?
Past the thick layer of earth’s crust lies an unbreachable segment called the ‘mantle’. Sweltering temperatures that would melt most objects on the surface, crushing pressure that would collapse certain
Holiday Jewelry Ideas: Bloodstone
For those looking to add a bit of Christmas spirit to their jewelry, we’d like to present you with an under-utilized gemstone: Bloodstone. Bloodstone is a mixture of Quartz and
December’s Gemstones
The three gems of December have a wide enough range to cover just about every shade of blue. While all three are beautiful in their own right, their histories vary.
When Gemstones Collide: Pseudomorphs
While the creation process for most gemstones requires harsh environments and not a lot of it is created, it’s exponentially less likely still that two gemstones would grow into one
How To Spot A Fake: Citrine
While Citrine can be faked fairly easily, it’s fakes are usually just variants of other gems (namely Amethyst) or glass, which can be easily spotted. Having a natural gem is
How is Topaz Formed?
Topaz is interesting for a multitude of reasons. It’s hard, but it cracks very easily. It’s beautiful, but comes in a huge array of colors. It also matches up well
November’s Gemstones
Long believed to have healing powers from the sun, the warm and gentle aesthetic of Citrine earned it a spot as one of November’s two gemstones. It’s counterpart, however, is
Which Country Has The Most Diamonds?
In 2018, 147 million carats of diamonds were pulled from deep in the earth’s crust. Many of those diamonds came from just five different countries. While some of these countries
October’s Gemstones
Some gemstones shine brilliantly in a single color while fading in others, but that’s not the case with these two gems. October’s birthstones, Opal and Tourmaline, are special in the
What is the Queen’s Crown made of?
For centuries, people have looked in awe at the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. They’ve been handed down for over 800 years, symbolizing the highest status in the land.
The People Who Cut Diamonds
We always see showcases of large, beautiful, sparkling diamonds and glimmering rings, but what goes into making these? This week we’re taking a look into the people who cut the