Metals & Gems

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…

It is no secret that of all metals, gold is considered to be the most reliable and luxurious for making jewelry. It’s not just the shine and luster of this metal that makes it attractive, but the fact that it doesn’t tarnish, rust or corrode is another reason that gold jewelry is an everlasting and timeless…

Red beryl is one of the rarest occurring gemstones of the world. It is said to be the rarest variety of the beryl family, whose better-known types include aquamarine and emerald. The red beryl gemstone takes its deep cherry red color from trace amounts of manganese involved in the formation process. According to a survey conducted by…

Turquoise is an opaque mineral deposit typically found in shades of bright blues, greens, and yellows – if not a mix of all three. The stones are common to arid regions across Iran, Egypt, China, Afghanistan, Chile, northern India, and the United States, occurring naturally as copper and aluminum phosphates with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O.…

Earthly precious metals have been forged into existence due to supernova explosions. While the exact origins of silver are a contested topic, it is believed by scientists that the creation of heavy metals like silver and gold were formed by nuclear fusion and extreme pressure conditions caused by the explosion of massive stars. Silver has…

Rarer than a diamond, red beryl, sometimes called a red emerald, is an exquisite deep red stone with a pinkish undertone. The stone possesses unmatched beauty; it is often confused with a ruby due to its similar color and visual appearance.  In reality, these two precious stones are entirely different from one another. The two…

Silver is a shiny and lustrous metal with a long history of being used as currency and jewelry for its shine and beauty that can rival gold. This metal is found in the earth’s crust in its pure form as an alloy with other metals and minerals, and it has been mined since 500 BC;…

Platinum often referred to as “White Gold”, can be found in the earth’s crust originating in igneous rocks. Platinum components can be found in rocks like chromite and olivine. Platinum is commonly found as grains and nuggets and finding them in the form of crystals is extremely rare. Before platinum and other hard rocks became…

Opals are typically multicolored, comprised of small silica spheres in regular patterns with water accumulated between them. These spheres diffract light, breaking into the entire color spectrum through a process known as ‘opalescence.’ It is this unique feature that affords opals their popularity amongst jewelers and goldsmiths. But, how are opals mined? Unfortunately, these luminous…

Gold mining is one of the toughest jobs out there. It requires you to work long hours, carrying heavy tools and equipment in all types of weather. You have to be strong enough to withstand the physical strain that comes with being on your feet for days at a time. And as if that wasn’t hard…