Stones

Tsavorite is a gemstone from the garnet family that was discovered in 1967 in Tanzania and again in Kenya in 1971, near the Tsavo East National Park. Tiffany & Co took interest in this light to deep, rich green gemstone,…

With the controversial issues surrounding the use of ivory, it is no surprise that jewelers have been looking for an alternative option. Jewelers have found that new inspiration in vegetable ivory, or more commonly known as tagua nut. 

With such an intense coloring, Spessartite Garnets make for the perfect stone to highlight a High Jewelry piece. These orange colored stones have recently been on the rise in popularity in the latest High Jewelry collections we have spotted during…

Amazonite is a translucent to opaque mineral, that comes in shades of green. This stone was named after the Amazon River, though no deposits have been found there. Amazonite can come with white streaks in them, creating beautiful patterns for…

Described as one of the oldest cutting techniques for gemstones, cabochons have been around for decades. This rounded top or pyramidal style can be seen in many gemstones, with a few differing shapes and styles.

Colombian emeralds have always been at the forefront of emeralds, but there is a new contender in the mix. These African stones obviously have many similarities as they are still emeralds, but there are some differences due to the origin.

Since the start of culturing pearls in the early 1900s, Akoya Pearls have been very popular in jewelry. Other cultured pearls such as Tahitian, South Sea and Freshwater Pearls have all found their place in the jewelry market as well.

As much as rose cuts did in the past few years, the marquise cut diamonds are making a huge comeback especially when it comes to custom pieces and designers. Described as a the football-shaped cut but also the navette, a…

The rose cut cut diamonds are some of the oldest and most unique cuts to be found in jewelry. While their popularity drastically decreased over the last decades, they have recently made a comeback in jewelry trends more than ever.

Considered as one of the most beautiful diamond shapes, the emerald cut was born out of the first cutting style for diamonds. Known to enhance color, emerald cuts can also be found for other gemstones.

Known for their beautiful coral like colors, the Conch pearl has been used in jewelry ever since the Victorian Era. Classic, just like traditional white pearls, Conch pearls bring gorgeous colorings to their jewelry pieces.

A beautiful and rare gemstone, the apatite, is starting to make a name for itself. Not known to many, this electric colored stone is often compared to Paraiba tourmalines because of its blue intensity.

Tourmalines come in many colors. Some are more rare than others. Some can be an alternative to a more expensive gem. Nonetheless, watermelon tourmalines are not so rare and quite affordable. Explanations.

With its extremely unique neon blue and green color, the Paraiba tourmaline has quickly become a popular and sought after gemstone. Hailing from Brazil or Africa, these stones have been the centerpiece to some gorgeous and unique pieces of jewelry.

A true stone designation is complex considering that some are said to be precious, others to be semi-precious, more are considered fine or ornamental. Differences apply. What stones are considered precious and which are those considered semi precious?

Gübelin is a jeweler that has been around for six generations and wants to make the gemstone market more transparent. The Emerald Paternity Test has been developed by the Gübelin Gem. It is a technology that takes seconds to apply…

If you happen to be an august baby, you are fortunate because peridot happen to be your stone. Known as the “love at the first sight” stone, peridot is quite spiritual. Associated with the heart Chakra, it improves clear-sightedness, and…

If you happen to be a july baby, you are fortunate because ruby happen to be your stone. It is known as one of the four precious stones, including emerald, sapphire and diamond. It’s deep red color symbolize love and…

If you happen to be a June baby… You are fortunate because pearl and moonstone happen to be yours stones.

If you happen to be a May baby… You are fortunate because the emerald happens to be your stone. Through a large variety of green shades, the particularity of the emerald is to bring serene love. Consequently, it helps you to…

If you happen to be an April baby… You are fortunate because Diamond is your STONE. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend but they are also believed to create positive energy in an individual and interact with positive forces of…

A legend says that when a wise man dreams about an almandin garnet, he immediately finds a solution to the mysteries of the life ? Well, the Garnet is even more spectacular in the variety of colors the stone offers,…

Green, White or Pink… The Jade had been known and used for the past  7’000 years considered to be a symbol of absolut power. In China, the Jade is called “The Imperial stone” in honor of the favorite stone of…

If you happen to be a March baby… Aquamarine is your STONE. By wearing it, the owner of that stone gets his creativity stimulated. It appears to also trigger joy and hope. One of the best quality of aquamarine is the fact…

“The God of the fire” it is how Aztec civilisation symbolised the Turquoise gemstone! From Egypt…to India the turquoise is a sacred stone carrying something spiritual.