This is a beautiful optical effect seen in Moonstone. It appears as a billowy, milky-white, or soft blue light that seems to “glide” or float across the surface of the stone when it is moved. It is caused by the light scattering between the internal layers of the moonstone’s mineral structure.
In the professional world of gem grading, “eye-clean” is a term used to describe a colored gemstone that has no visible inclusions (flaws) when viewed by the naked eye from a distance of about 6 to 12 inches. If you need a magnifying glass to see the internal marks, it is considered very high-quality.
Though they sound exactly the same, they measure completely different things in the jewelry world:TermWhat it MeasuresCarat (ct)The physical weight of a gemstone. (1 carat = 0.2 grams).Karat (k)The purity of gold. 24K is pure gold, while 18K means it is 75% gold and 25% other metal alloys.
Yes! While stones like quartz and sapphires are found on multiple continents, some are location-specific:
Yes, some gemstones are sensitive to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or intense heat.
A doublet or triplet is a stone that is composed of two or more pieces. Often, a thin slice of a high-quality, expensive, or naturally colored stone is glued to a base of a cheaper material (like black glass or plastic) to make it look larger or more expensive. Always check the sides of a…
“Ethical mining” is a growing movement in the industry. It involves mining practices that are fair to workers (providing safe conditions and fair wages) and environmentally responsible (reclaiming land, planting trees, and protecting water sources). When buying, it is always best to ask if your jeweler can trace the stone back to a certified or…