Ruby is July’s birthstone — a deep red gemstone prized for over two thousand years as a symbol of love, courage, and vitality. Formed from the mineral corundum and coloured by trace amounts of chromium, ruby ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the toughest gemstones available for everyday jewellery. Traditionally Read the full article…
How do you tell if your diamond is real? Eight simple tests will help to reveal if your diamond is real or fake. These include the line test, comparing the size and weight, the breath test, heat dispersal on the tongue, appearance, facet sharpness, wear and inclusions. Real or fake and the 8 diamond tests Read the full article…
What Is a Lab-Grown Blue Diamond? A lab-grown blue diamond is a real diamond created in a laboratory using HPHT or CVD technology. The blue colour occurs naturally through the addition of boron during growth. Lab-grown blue diamonds have the same hardness, brilliance and crystal structure as natural blue diamonds but are typically available at Read the full article…
