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The Lure of Rubies
May 18, 2013

The Lure of RubiesRuby - red, the color of blood and passion has a rich lore and history. This birthstone for July has admirers deep into antiquity but what is a ruby? Like sapphire, ruby is a member of the corundum gem family - in fact only color separates ruby from sapphire.

Morganite - A Connoisseur’s Gem
February 11, 2013

morganite-a-connoisseurs-gemMorganite is sometimes referred to as the love stone. Morganite’s rosy blush color suggests romance. The gem resembles natural pink diamonds but costs considerably less than a diamond of any hue. 

Champagne and Cognac Diamonds
November 17, 2012

Champagne and Cognac DiamondsFrom pale, sparkling champagne to rich deep, rich cognac the family of natural fancy colored brown diamonds is luscious and unique. Some colored diamonds are enhanced by an irradiation process which mimics that of nature, but natural, untreated fancy colored diamonds are the most desirable and expensive. 

Amber: Golden Window on the Past
September 04, 2012

Amber: Golden Window on the PastIn addition to being a beautiful gem, amber has become a scientific source material, truly a golden window on the past giving us a glimpse into a world that is millions of years old. Amber is the fossilized sap exuded from a species of extinct pine trees. It is thanks to amber that traces of life that flourished in primeval forests have been preserved until today.