Rainbow moonstone is transparent labradorite, a closely related feldspar mineral with sheen in a variety of iridescent colours. Although it’s technically not moonstone, it’s similar enough that the trade has accepted it as a gem in its own right. Today some people prefer it to traditional moonstone. https://www.gia.edu/gia-faq-rainbow-moonstone-really-moonstone. Moonstone Silverite Earrings Rainbow Moonstone is a […]
Rose Gold doesn’t occur naturally. It’s made by adding copper into molten gold and it takes just the right amount of copper to create that perfect rosy tone. Rose gold is made of pure gold mixed with copper and silver alloys. So, rose gold is real, it’s just not naturally occurring. The copper and silver […]
When you read the product description of the jewellery you are considering purchasing online you should see things like 14Kgf, or 12Kgf. Sometimes you will see 18K, 14K, 10K and 925. So what what do these marking mean? These numbers are stamped discreetly on jewellery as marks of quality and they are there to protect […]
What is a comfort fit wedding band? A comfort fit ring is a style of band where the inside of the ring is smooth and rolls or “tapers” outward to the edge. This makes the band easier to get on and off, and makes it more comfortable in respect to movement of the fingers. A […]
When it comes to purchasing high quality handmade rings and jewellery it’s important to understand the different types of craftsmanship involved that went into the making and manufacturing of it. Let’s start with the Casting Method. The casting method of making jewellery involves carving an original, one of a kind item in wax, then getting […]
Aquamarine The gemstone Aquamarine is the modern March birthstone as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Scorpio. Aquamarine is suggested as a gem to give on the 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries. Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl […]
The Oxidation Process in Sterling Silver The Oxidation Process in Sterling Silver is easy to solve. Over the years, we’ve been asked many times “will my sterling silver jewellery tarnish?”. In short, yes. The good news is that you can prevent the tarnishing from occurring, remove it if it does occur and that the tarnishing, […]
