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Our Story: From the Dining Room to a Thriving Gemstone Community
Every great venture starts somewhere and for Chalmers Gems, it all began in Marie’s dining room. Armed with her expertise as an award-winning Gemmologist, Gemstone-testing equipment and her loyal dog, Chrissie, Marie laid the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of the Gemstone industry. With a passion for Gemstones sparked by over 20…
Bespoke Cabochon Service: Creating Tailored Gemstones for Your Designs
If you’re a Jewellery designer looking for unique Gemstone Cabochons to take your creations to the next level, our Cabochon Live Shows are here for you. Happening every Tuesday at 1PM, Live on Instagram, these shows offer a personalised and interactive way to find the perfect Gems for your Jewellery projects. What Makes Our…
Three Unique Ways to Shop at Chalmers Gems
At Chalmers Gems, we pride ourselves on offering a shopping experience as unique as our Gemstones! With three distinct ways to shop, we make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you’re tuning into our Live Sales, browsing our online store, or exploring our exclusive pop-up shops, we’re excited…
Why We Travel: From Miner to Designer
At Chalmers Gems, we believe that every Gemstone tells a story, a story that we get to share with our community through the magic of social media. From lively Gemstone markets to remote mines, we travel far and wide to bring you the rarest and most popular Gemstones, new cuts and exciting finds, all…
Getting Started With Jewellery Making By Fleur Hastings
By Fleur Hastings What is Jewellery Making? Jewellery Making is a creative and rewarding craft that anyone can enjoy regardless of their age or skill level. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced crafter, you can create unique and beautiful pieces of Jewellery that reflect your personal style and taste. Let me…
Fluorescence | Gemmology Lesson With Marie Chalmers
By Marie Chalmers FGA DGA Why do some Gemstones glow? That property is called fluorescence, and only 15% of Gemstones exhibit that phenomenon. Let’s have a talk about fluorescence. 26Fluorescence is the emission of visible light; once a material has been stimulated by radiation, which in most cases is ultraviolet light, the Gemstone will look…
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…
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…
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…
Everything you need to know about Rose Quartz from a Gemmologist
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 the blue Gem and Morganite is the pink. The same thing happens with the…
Discovering Chakras and Gemstones for Healing & Wheeling
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 these energy centres, as they are thought of as spinning wheels of energy located throughout…
Four Tips For Staying Cosy This Season
Winter season is now in full swing! Nothing beats snuggling up with the family, playing games, eating delicious comfort food, or reading by the fire when the snow falls. Here are four things to assist you in creating a cosy atmosphere that will keep your mind engaged and your body warm on a chilly winter…
Crystal Healing – How to work with the Full Moon?
By Danni Saint We can all utilise and harness the power of the Moon; when we feel its power, we can gain energy from its presence. The Moon has four main phases. New Moon: a time of new beginnings and setting intentions Waxing Moon: a time for inspiration, action and transformation Full Moon: a time…
How to engage with Chalmers Gems on Social Media
By Emily Griffin Here’s our complete guide on how you can engage and shop with Chalmers Gems across all of our Social Media Channels. FACEBOOK Our Facebook Page is Chalmers Gems. Like the page to get daily updates, Live Show information and a first look at any new and restocked products! You can also shop…
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…
