A beautiful microscopic scene showing a jagged multiphase inclusion in one of our emeralds from Panjshir #repost from GIA Gems and Gemology, winter 2019 magazine: The Internal World of Afghan Emeralds. While Afghan emeralds have never held the market share of their Colombian brethren, many fine stones...
#repost from GIA Gems and Gemology, winter 2019 magazine: Panjshir Emerald inclusion scene in one of our emeralds posted in GIA Gems and Gemology magazine. The Internal World of Afghan Emeralds. While Afghan emeralds have never held the market share of their Colombian brethren, many fine...
#repost from GIA Gems and Gemology, winter 2019 magazine: The Internal World of Afghan Emeralds. While Afghan emeralds have never held the market share of their Colombian brethren, many fine stones have been produced from the mines in the Panjshir Valley (figure 9). As for their...
Many people outside of the jewelry world may not realize it, but Afghanistan is known as one of the homes to some of the finest gems in the world. Mines throughout the mountainous regions of the country allow for some of the best lapis lazuli,...
When it comes to gemstones for the jewelry you create, you want to make sure that each item is beautiful and that you also buy stones that are of the best quality possible. This is certainly true when it comes to diamonds. People are very...
The world of gemstones can be confusing to someone that does not have intimate knowledge of just how the industry works. There are all kinds of terms thrown around when referring to different gems and their quality that unless you know what all of the...
Lapis Lazuli The history of Lapis Lazuli is one that is rich and interesting. The use of this precious gemstone dates back to more than 6500 years and is considered among the oldest used for jewelry. Civilizations such as the early Egyptians, the Greeks, Romans, and...
Wholesale Gems Getting the best stones for all of the work you provide to your clients or customers, or for your own jewelry can be challenging in today’s marketplace. While the Internet and computers have made it easier for you to get information regarding wholesale jewelers...