Journal: Gemstones
Emeralds gemstones & jewellery
A gemstone once prized by the Pharaoh Cleopatra and in the first century AD Pliny the elder stated that “nothing greens greener”; since then emeralds have certainly not lost their appeal.Picture from Muzo Emeralds.Emeralds are of the Beryl family, the same as aquamarine, which grows in long hexagonal prisms. Today,...
Ruby gemstones & jewellery
Rubies are known as the king of gems, they can command the highest price per carat of any coloured stone and they are...
Pink Diamonds
The first recording of a pink diamond was in 1642 by the merchant and adventurer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, having...
Blue Diamonds: The Heart of the Ocean
Coloured diamonds have been at the top of wish lists for centuries, their natural beauty and rarity has caused many...
The History of Diamonds
In the 1st century AD, Pliny the roman naturalist stated “Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones,...
Tsavorite Garnet
Found in Tsavo National Park, Kenya in the 1970’s, this gem is relatively new to the block.Tsavorites are part of the...
Understanding Pearl types
When opening oysters, there’s often always a customer waiting with baited breath to see whether they have one of the...
Sapphire Gemstones
At Blackacre we adore sapphires, they have superb qualities and naturally are found in an abundance of...
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