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

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

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

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

In feng shui, there are eight directions: north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west and northwest. Eight represents each of

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