

Investing in Gemstones
Obviously we are too far-gone to return to the bartering system; however, we can learn from the meandering of markets and the fact that alon


Know Your Stone!!! Treatments On Ruby And Synthetic Ruby Gemstone!
Hundreds and hundreds of years ago, the treatment of gemstones has existed. Currently, many of the treatments are still being used....


‘Mexican Green’
Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite Jade Carving of a Buddha Face Pendant Known to the Chinese people as ‘Mexican Green’, this...


The Magic of Star Rubies!
The 'Star ruby' is a rare variety of ruby that exhibits an asterism; a six-rayed star that shimmers over the surface of the stone wh


Quality Matters! Burmese Black Jadeite Jade
These types of black jadeite materials consist of a multitude of different minerals mixed together into what is known as a ‘solid solution’


The Mystical Feng Shui Powers of the Number 8
In feng shui, there are eight directions: north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west and northwest. Eight represents each of


Is Black Jadeite only from Burma?
Jadeite found to be in Black is in fact not a real Black. They are just too dark in green color and composed of jadeite in the form of short