From our earliest nursery rhythms, we’re raised to compare a diamond’s shine to the stars’ twinkle. It’s ironic then that moissanite- a gemstone with many similar properties to diamond- has a real otherworldly origin. Moissanite, a gemstone made from silicon carbide, came to us from the stars. It crash-landed on earth with a fallen meteor, […]
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3 Different Arts and Techniques of Lapidary
If you’re new to the jewelry-making crowd, you may have come across the term – but what is lapidary? Putting it simply, lapidary is the art of working with gemstones. There are many different ways lapidarist work, but one of the most rewarding ways is to make jewelry with gemstones. Learn more about the 3 […]
5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond
Since its 1893 inception in a meteor crater, moissanite has been regarded as a rare and scarce mineral, bolstering its desirability among consumers and jewelry makers alike. Moissanite is often used as an alternative to the diamond in jewelry making, and many people are unable to tell the two gemstones apart. Here are the 5 […]
Gemstone Terms for Starters
If you’re interested in gemology and you want to know your refractive index from your gemstone luster. And if you’re interested in gemstone terminology, setting stones, and creating your jewelry with them, you’re in the right place. Here are the Gemstone Terms For Starters.