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....![Ruby and diamond trilogy ring](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/Ruby-and-diamond-trilogy-ring-B.jpeg?v=1688116773)
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...
![BA 2](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/BA_2.jpeg?v=1688119450)
Pink Diamonds
The first recording of a pink diamond was in 1642 by the merchant and adventurer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, having...
![Blue and Pink Diamonds](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/e4b36b43-cb60-4bda-93e1-9e01896e8cbf.jpg?v=1688119394)
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...
![Rough diamond ring centre stone](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/Blackacre-C3_200331_114440.jpeg?v=1688116800)
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 engagement ring 2](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/Tsavorite-engagement-ring-2.jpeg?v=1688119524)
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...
![Pearl & diamond flower earrings](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/Diamond-Pearl-Ear-pair-1.jpeg?v=1688119617)
Understanding Pearl types
When opening oysters, there’s often always a customer waiting with baited breath to see whether they have one of the...
![Cushion Cut Sapphires](/cache/transforms/_panelColumns/Cushion-Cut-Sapphires.jpg?v=1688119424)
Sapphire Gemstones
At Blackacre we adore sapphires, they have superb qualities and naturally are found in an abundance of colours....
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