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Must-Know Facts About Jadeite From Gemmologist Marie Chalmers
When it comes to Genuine Jade, there are two types of Minerals: Jadeite and Nephrite. These are alike in appearance but have different optical properties, chemical makeup, and structures. However, Jadeite is the rarer form, therefore more expensive of the two. For a very long time, no one knew that there were two varieties of…
Sheena’s Favourite Gemstone: Aquamarine
Sheena is Chalmers Gems Co-Founder and Director (she’s also Marie’s Best Friend), and 17th April is her Birthday! To celebrate Sheena’s Birthday, we sat down with her and asked her all about her favourite Gemstone Aquamarine. 1. Why have you chosen Aquamarine? Because it is a reflection Gemstone for me. One which captivates me…
10 Must-Know Facts About Labradorite
We sat down with Chalmers Gems Director and Gemmologist Marie to talk about your favourite Gemstone, Labradorite! Here are ten facts you need to know about this flashy Gem. 1. Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family. The Feldspar group of Minerals is a large group within the Silicate Minerals family, the largest…
