Sapphire Australia on its History and Industry The history of Sapphire Australia is a dazzling narrative of geology, chance, and global commerce. From being discarded by gold rush miners to defining the international gemstone market, the story of this unique … Continued
Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Dragonfly Brooch 1904 The dawn of the 20th century saw Louis Comfort Tiffany, the visionary Art Director of Tiffany & Co., fully embrace the Art Nouveau movement, translating his profound love for nature and color into a … Continued
The Estrela de Fura Ruby: A Gem of Unparalleled Magnitude The Estrela de Fura ruby stands as a testament to the Earth’s extraordinary beauty and the enduring fascination with precious gemstones. This exceptional gem, discovered in 2022, has captivated the … Continued
The Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond: A Journey of Rarity, Royalty, and Record-Breaking Sale The Glittering Legacy: Unveiling the Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond In the rarefied world of high-end jewelry, where history and rarity converge, a single gemstone can transcend its … Continued
From Alchemy to Artifice: The Fascinating Early History of Synthetic Gemstone Creation For millennia, the allure of gemstones has captivated humanity. Their dazzling beauty, rarity, and symbolic power have made them objects of desire, status, and even mystical … Continued
A Celestial Treasure: Unveiling the Belle Époque ‘Comet’ Brooch Every now and then, a piece of jewelry emerges from the annals of history that isn’t just beautiful, but tells a story – a story of celestial wonder, masterful artistry, … Continued
A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF HOW SEAM OPAL IS MADE IN NATURE is Published with permission of the author, Gerard Faber, Mining Consultant The silica source for the opal is from Diatoms. The acid rain leached the silica from the Diatoms. … Continued
Welo Opal: Ethiopia’s Fiery Gemstone and the Story of its Mining The world of gemstones is a realm of breathtaking beauty, and among its most captivating inhabitants is the opal. For centuries, Australia held the undisputed crown as the primary … Continued
Where to Find Jade in the USA: A Prospector’s Guide Jade, with its alluring beauty and historical significance, has captivated humanity for millennia. This tough, durable gemstone, prized for its diverse range of colors and mystical appeal, is not as … Continued
Historical Context of Gemstone Mining in the USA Gemstone Mining USA takes place within a diverse geological landscape that has fostered the formation of various gemstones across its states. Gemstone mining in the USA ranges from large-scale commercial operations to … Continued