Although Egyptians produced gold on a massive scale, only pharaohs were entitled to wear gold jewelry and enjoy its beauty. This ancient civilization believed that only pharaohs were worthy of wearing a symbol of the sun, the Egyptian source of life. Gold combines the elements of elegance, authenticity, durability and workability. Experts estimate that approximately [...]
Did you know? Topaz has a golden brown to yellow color and it is often confused with the less valuable citrine. Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and one of the hardest minerals in nature, an 8 on Moh’s scale. Topaz has excellent scratch resistance. Topaz was the name given, in ancient times, to all [...]
Did you know? Citrine, the November birthstone, is a variety of quartz ranging in colors of yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown. Most citrine on the market today is actually heat-treated amethyst because natural citrine is found only in large quartz deposits in small amounts. Citrine is a 7.0 on the Mohs scale. A popular [...]
Because people learned to appreciate turquoise the prices of this beautiful stone heightened. Some of the most desirable materials going for as much as $2,200 per kg. The increased demand could not be met through production of acceptable mine run materials. This led to the birth of an entire industry: the business of turquoise stabilization, [...]
Let’s talk about cufflinks! Historians say that cufflinks date back in 1700. A practical piece of adornment that came as a substitute to ribbons or ties to hold together the shirt sleeves seem to be more suitable and elegant as the fashion trend stepped forward. Over time, the cufflinks developed and became a more sophisticated [...]
