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By Marie Chalmers  Let's talk about Selenite! Selenite is part of the Gypsum family, and Gypsum is a Mineral that forms in various ways. So, the Selenite we know and love, like the Hearts below, is your traditional white fibrous formation. This Mineral is called Satin...

By Danni Saint Are you looking to take your Crystal Healing to the next level? Maybe you’re a seasoned Crystal Collector or Jewellery Maker seeking more holistic approaches to self-care and spiritual growth but don’t want to sacrifice power or convenience. Whatever...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  Have you ever dreamed of a journey to the magical and mystical city of Rishikesh? Join Chalmers Gems on an unforgettable journey to the spiritual capital of India. We’ll be exploring everything that this enchanting city has to offer, and we are even indulging...

By Marie Chalmers  Rose Quartz - a fascinating Gemstone. Rose Quartz is part of the largest Gemstone family. Lots of Gemstones fall into family groups, for example, the Beryl family has Emerald, Aquamarine and Morganite. Emerald is the green Gemstone, Aquamarine is...

Discovering Chakras and Gemstones for Healing & Wheeling   The Chakras are energy centres that are believed to be essential for a balanced and healthy life, both mentally and spiritually. The Sanskrit word "Chakra" translates to "wheel," which aptly describes...

3 Top Tips From a Gemmologist to Consider When Purchasing Labradorite I'm Marie Chalmers, an Award-Winning Gemmologist with over 20 years of experience in the Gemstone and Diamond industry. As a qualified Gemmologist and Fine Goldsmith, I have worked across continents...