December birthstone overview If you were born in December and are looking for a birthstone you are in luck. Because there is not one December birthstone, but a total of four modern birthstones as well as two traditional birthstones! Their names are turquoise, zircon, blue topaz and tanzanite. They range from cheap (turquoise and blue … Continue reading
The diamond clarity chart can be found at the bottom of the post or simply click here. Diamond clarity is based on how included the gemstone is. Inclusions in a diamond can be another mineral or small fractures inside the diamond. This will hinder the light passing through the diamond and lower its brilliance. Blemishes are … Continue reading
What is glass filled ruby? Basically a glass filled ruby is a low quality ruby, often with so many fractures that it appears opaque and brown instead of red, that is filled with lead glass. The advantages are clear, because of the addition of lead glass the clarity and color are dramatically improved. Creating a … Continue reading