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Natural VS Man-made Gemstones | Gemmology Lesson
by Gemmologist Marie Chalmers Some Gemstones are real and some Gemstones are not real. The term that is used across industries tends to be real verses fake. But for Gemstones, that’s a little bit of a different debate because there are other things to consider. When we say real, do we mean natural? And when…
How to use Agate for Crystal Healing
By Danni Saint Agate is a beautiful, vibrant Stone that has been used as an object of adornment, and for spiritual healing for many centuries. It comes in a wide variety of colours, such as green, pink, orange, yellow and purple. Each type of Agate has unique healing properties and vibrational frequencies that can help…
Everything You Need To Know About Agate From a Gemmologist | Gemmology Lesson
By Marie Chalmers Agate is the underdog of the Gemstone world! It’s a fascinating material, it forms in the most unusual ways and can be found in abundance all over the world. But, each one is completely unique. Some Agate even grows with smiley faces, what more could you want from a Gemstone? WHAT IS…
An Introduction to Optical Properties
by Maire Chalmers When we first started talking about the theme for today’s blog, we knew that we wanted to do justice to those beautiful Gemstones that display remarkable optical characteristics or phenomena. However, we just kept slipping into the chorus of LL Cool J’s ‘Phenomenon’ every time we said the word, which, as you…
Things To Consider When Purchasing Amethyst
By Marie Chalmers Amethyst is one of the most popular Gemstones in the world, it’s a very recognised and commercially valuable Gemstone and comes in a multitude of different qualities, colour variations and formations. It is a fascinating Gemstone and we are going to tell you a little bit more about it. Recognised for its…
