I’m skipping some part of gemstone properties because my left brain retired since I choose a design major. It is really difficult to concentrate on the scientific part of… Read more “Gemstone Hardness”
False or Misleading Gemstone Names
One may find multiple names for the same gemstone, and such fact is not only confusing but misleading. There are many industry authority institutions have regulations and rules… Read more “False or Misleading Gemstone Names”
Go on with Terminology: Imitation &Synthetic Stone
The definition of gem or gemstone can also be understood through the definitions of imitation and synthetic stone. Simply speaking, imitation is the fake one, tries to… Read more “Go on with Terminology: Imitation &Synthetic Stone”
Fun Fact! Colored Stone
Colored stone, which doesn’t mean those stones with colors. It is a trade term for all gemstones except diamonds. Clear quartz? Colored stone. Pink diamond? Not a colored… Read more “Fun Fact! Colored Stone”
What’s gemstone?
What’s gemstone? Pretty and valuable stones? Kinda right, but where are the boarders of prettiness, value and stone? This is the first definition in the book Gemstones of… Read more “What’s gemstone?”
Why do I start this blog
Ok, I have to admit that SEO forced me to start a blog for my store. I have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and now a blog. Need a… Read more “Why do I start this blog”
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