Metals & Gems

Where is Turquoise Mined? The teal-colored gemstone, which had derived the name ‘turquoise’, is a stone credited to be discovered by ancient Egyptians. Its bright blue appearance is what makes it such a popular gemstone for use in eastern jewelry designs. Turquoise adds an ornamental look to any jewelry, used more in Asian and Middle…

Gold is a precious metal that has been used for centuries due to its wide range of purposes. It can be used to protect against losses as it has an intrinsic and extrinsic value, unlike traditional currency, which can be a volatile investment. Other uses for gold include jewelry, computers, electronics, dentistry, medicine, etc. It…

Where is Red Beryl Mined? Red beryl is the rarest gemstone in the world that captivates anyone who glances at it. You may confuse it for ruby or garnet because of its red color, but aside from color they both have nothing in common. Red beryl is the variety of the beryl mineral species like…

Where is Platinum Mined? Platinum is another precious metal perhaps more prestigious than gold as it is traded at higher prices than the latter. You may have come across jewelry where platinum is used with sterling silver to increase the item’s value. In short, platinum adds value to any entity, making it a luxurious item.…

If you’re an October born, then you probably know what an opal is. But if you don’t know, then we’ll tell you. Opal is one of the most popular gemstones in the world. There are different varieties of opals, but if you were to categorize them broadly, there are two types of opal. These are common…

One of the rarest occurring gemstones of the world, red beryl is a beautiful deep red stone desired by many. Even though the stone was discovered decades back, its production and distribution have not been established compared to other gemstones. Two decades ago, the spectacular gem-quality red beryl was found at the Ruby Violet mine in the…

Where is Opal Mined? Opal is undoubtedly the most diverse, unique and beautiful birthstone associated with the month of October. Unlike most gemstones, it does not have a defined crystalline structure as it takes on many shapes and colors. This gemstone is known for its unique color combination, which acts as its bar code that…

Red beryl, often called red emerald, is a rare, exquisite deep red, maroon gemstone that is often confused with a ruby. In reality, the two stones are entirely different from one another and each requires different conditions for its formation. Both stones have their own individual chemical formulae, incisions, structure and specific mining conditions. However, a…

Silver is not only a rare, shiny and highly lustrous metal, but just like gold and platinum, it is resistant to corrosion. It can stay rust and tarnish-free for long periods of time. Since silver is highly malleable, it can be bended and shaped easily to create timeless and everlasting jewelry and show pieces. Silver…