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The tanzanite

The African queen, the tanzanite, was born in 1967 in her country, Tanzania. It was the famous brand Tiffany & Co of New York that introduced her to the world in 1969. A variety of zoisite, it ...

The emerald

The emeraldEmerald is the birthstone of the month of May. Among the green stones, emerald is the most prized gem.  A symbol of spring renewal, the green of emerald is a reassuring, refreshing colou...

AQUAMARINE

Aquamarineis the birthstone of the month of March. Aquamarine crystals can reach significant dimensions, up to several kilos. Due to pale blue colours, aquamarines found in jewellery are relativel...

August birthstone: peridot

Unlike other green stones, peridothas had its ups and downs throughout history. After a dazzling start in 1500 BCE, peridot fell out of favor when the emerald appeared in the sixteenth century,e a...

Tourmaline: birthstone of October

The tourmaline is the birthstone of the month of October. Tourmaline is the gemstone with the widest variety of colours, from colourless to black, to all the spectral colours. Some tourmalines are...

DIAMOND

At this time of year when wedding rings and engagement rings are in high demand, diamonds are very popular. However, it is sometimes difficult for both the consumer and the seller to assess the qua...