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The Mythology of the Sapphire

The Mythology of the Sapphire

Sapphires are among the earliest known gemstones in history. As a result, it is no surprise that there are many legends about this wonderful stone. The blue sapphire is most...

The Mythology of the Sapphire

Sapphires are among the earliest known gemstones in history. As a result, it is no surprise that there are many legends about this wonderful stone. The blue sapphire is most...

Hardness vs. Durability

By Yagé Enigmus When considering which gemstone to purchase or wear in jewellery, it is important to choose a stone that will be appropriate for the desired use and able...

Hardness vs. Durability

By Yagé Enigmus When considering which gemstone to purchase or wear in jewellery, it is important to choose a stone that will be appropriate for the desired use and able...

Mohs Hardness Scale

By Yagé Enigmus For ages humans have observed that some materials were harder than others and could be used to scratch or grind down softer materials. This observation would have...

Mohs Hardness Scale

By Yagé Enigmus For ages humans have observed that some materials were harder than others and could be used to scratch or grind down softer materials. This observation would have...

Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Russia!

Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Russia!

 Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia Photo by Nikita Karimov on Unsplash LET'S GO TO RUSSIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or postponed for the year, let's continue...

Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Russia!

 Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia Photo by Nikita Karimov on Unsplash LET'S GO TO RUSSIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or postponed for the year, let's continue...

Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Tanzania!

Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Tanzania!

 Amazing sunrise at Ngorongoro CraterPhoto by Hu Chen on Unsplash LET'S GO TO TANZANIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or postponed for the year, let's continue our fantastic...

Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Tanzania!

 Amazing sunrise at Ngorongoro CraterPhoto by Hu Chen on Unsplash LET'S GO TO TANZANIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or postponed for the year, let's continue our fantastic...

New Video! Jewellery Quality Common Nomenclatur...

Have you ever wondered about the differences between costume, fashion, commercial, and fine quality jewellery? How about the different gem quality classifications? In this helpful video, Skyjems’ David Saad discusses...

New Video! Jewellery Quality Common Nomenclatur...

Have you ever wondered about the differences between costume, fashion, commercial, and fine quality jewellery? How about the different gem quality classifications? In this helpful video, Skyjems’ David Saad discusses...