
The Magic of Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite-Jadeite Jade
Rough Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite Jade (Grade A) This very special mineral is one of the rarest and most sought after gemstones in the world today. Consisting of tight, interlocking crystal grains, this type of jadeite is extremely dark green in color, which appears to the human eye as a solid black color when in daylight conditions. Only when it is placed in-front of a direct beam of light (transmitted light) can the true beauty of this magical stone be appr

Translucent Black Serpentine (Bowenite) The Great Imitator
Translucent Black Serpentine (Bowenite) The Great Imitator
One of the most common and scandalous techniques to fool customers when it comes

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. Treatments of the gemstones bring some Broadway changes in the gemstone itself or in clarity. Heat Treatment: Ruby Gemstone is heated at a very high temperature to change its appearance. Surface diffusion Heating: At a very temperature in presence of coloring agents for allowing chemicals to penetrate into the stone. Fracture filling: Stones are

The Meaning of Ruby
“A drop of the heart’s blood of Mother Earth” is how the ruby is described in the Orient. The Indians call the ruby Ratnanayaka, the lord of the gemstones. The Hindus called the ruby the king of precious stones and the leader of gems. They used to divide rubies into castes, much like social classes. Rubies were sorted into upper class, middle class, and lower class in terms of flawlessness and beauty. Much like today’s exclusive county clubs and their upper-class clientele, n

‘Mexican Green’
Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite Jade Carving of a Buddha Face Pendant Known to the Chinese people as ‘Mexican Green’, this translucent black omphacite jadeite occurs in only 1 small region on the whole planet. The Kachin State located in a remote area of northern Myanmar (Burma) harbors some of the most beautiful and rare stones ever to see the light of day. ‘Mexican Green’ as it is known, is also marketed under the name ‘Inky Jade’ and commands some of the highe

Natural Unheated/ Untreated Burmese Ruby Rare and Precious!
99% of Rubies today are heated/treated in order to make them clear enough and red enough to sell in the gemstone market. Less than 1% of rub

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

Natural Unheated/Untreated Thai Black Star Sapphire Gemstone with Six Golden Rays
Natural Unheated/Untreated Thai Black Star Sapphire Gemstone with Six Golden Rays. Black Star Sapphires are often found from Bang-Kha-Cha, C

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’