The Citrine
La Citrine
The word "citrine" comes from the Latin "citrus" which means lemon, in reference to its color.
Imitations, Substitutes and Treatments Of Stones And Gems: The Trap to Avoid
Imitations, Substitutes And Treatments Of Stones And Gems: Pitfalls To Avoid As the market for gems, jewelry and fine jewelry has gone global, treatments...
The Agate: The Ornamental Stone
Agate: the ornamental stone par excellence
Agate is part of the vast family of quartz and more precisely of chalcedony.
The Maharajahs’ Jewels: An Ancestral Wonder
The Jewels of the Maharajahs: Ancestral Wonder "Maharaja" comes from the word raja/ rajah which means king. The title of Maharaja was once given to...
The Turquoise
The Turquoise
The stone of the pharaohs to the present day...
Quartz And Its Large Family
Quartz and its vast family
Quartz is a mineral present on most continents, which explains its strong presence in different cultures across the planet.
The Chrysoprase
The Chrysoprase
Its name comes from the Greek “Chrysos” which means golden and “prason” which means leek, in reference to its green color.
Opal, The Latest Trend In Jewelery
Opal, The Latest Trend In Jewelery
After centuries of denigration by European civilizations, Opal seemed to have found a place in the jewelery creation.
