During our India trips, we source gemstones directly from manufacturers. This gives you access to newly released Gemstones from the marketplace, with the reassurance of buying from a UK-based business. All Gemstones are: Checked for authenticity Quality controlled by...
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Articles by Emily Griffin
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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