My friend Sunny S. Bond has recently just gotten back from a European trip and she made sure to do some jewelry hunting while there! She checked out Portobello Road for the first time and has returned with some treasures of her own, along with tips… Read More
Variety: Ruby Species: Corundum Refractive Index: 1.762 – 1.770 Pleochroism: orangey red, slightly purplish red Specific Gravity: 4.00 Mohs Hardness: 9 Element: Earth Chakra: Root Commanding the highest per carat price of all colored stones, the finest rubies range from a vibrant red to a slightly purplish red… Read More
Are you a jewelry designer or store looking to try something totally new in terms of sales? We live in a world that is so tightly connected to technology and social media—if you’re still using sales tactics from 20-30… Read More
With the goal in mind to give you a bigger dose of gemstone knowledge, we’ve teamed up with Amelia, who is also a Graduate Gemologist like myself, to provide some blog posts featuring gems. We are excited to have her on board and introduce her to all my… Read More
@paragonofperfection asks: Career question-I think I’m remembering this correctly from your old bio (forgive me if I’m not!) What made you switch from education/English to jewelry? I’ve always been curious about how you knew you wanted to leave your degree/field and move into your passion/other passion. I find… Read More
@avagoldworks writes: Would you rather have a bland piece of jewelry from a famous jewelry store, or a fabulous handcrafted piece by a jeweler who isn’t well-known? GemGossip answers: I think some of the most incredible pieces of jewelry come from jewelers and/or designers that are mostly unknown. … Read More
