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A Brief History of Amethyst, Part 2: From Regal...
By Yaĝé EnigmusIn Europe during the dark ages, purple was one of the most difficult pigments to make and along with amethyst was intimately associated with European royalty. One famous...
A Brief History of Amethyst, Part 2: From Regal...
By Yaĝé EnigmusIn Europe during the dark ages, purple was one of the most difficult pigments to make and along with amethyst was intimately associated with European royalty. One famous...
A Brief History of Amethyst, Part 1: Violet Qua...
By Yaĝé EnigmusPerhaps one of the oldest and most well known gems, amethyst has been valued by human beings from countless cultures and civilizations throughout history. Amethyst was historically revered...
A Brief History of Amethyst, Part 1: Violet Qua...
By Yaĝé EnigmusPerhaps one of the oldest and most well known gems, amethyst has been valued by human beings from countless cultures and civilizations throughout history. Amethyst was historically revered...
How to Remove Claw-Set Gems with a Pair of Nail...
In our newest video, David demonstrates how to quickly and easily remove a claw-set gem using a simple hygiene tool you probably already have on hand!(Click here to watch right away,...
How to Remove Claw-Set Gems with a Pair of Nail...
In our newest video, David demonstrates how to quickly and easily remove a claw-set gem using a simple hygiene tool you probably already have on hand!(Click here to watch right away,...
The Mythology of the Ruby
Any discussion of rubies and the mythology surrounding them has to begin in India, an ancient source for the beautiful red gemstones. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby translates as...
The Mythology of the Ruby
Any discussion of rubies and the mythology surrounding them has to begin in India, an ancient source for the beautiful red gemstones. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby translates as...
The Mythology of the Emerald
The green colour of emeralds has often been the source of numerous myths and beliefs. Throughout history, emeralds have been believed to cure all kinds of conditions, from depression to...
The Mythology of the Emerald
The green colour of emeralds has often been the source of numerous myths and beliefs. Throughout history, emeralds have been believed to cure all kinds of conditions, from depression to...
Appraisal Values Explained
I am often asked if retail values on appraisals are “realistic” or “overinflated”. I have people ask me all the time to explain exactly what a “retail replacement value” or...
Appraisal Values Explained
I am often asked if retail values on appraisals are “realistic” or “overinflated”. I have people ask me all the time to explain exactly what a “retail replacement value” or...