What is Shetaicui Quartzite? The Truth Behind the “New Jade” Craze
A loyal client recently asked me: “I’m getting a bit bored with the usual colors of Jadeite and Nephrite. Can you recommend…
Welcome to the All Posts Archive for Jewea! Every piece of jewelry has a story, and each article here shares a part of ours — from gemstone guides and jewelry care tips to styling inspiration that brings your vintage treasures to life. Feeling inspired already? Explore our handmade vintage earrings and discover a piece that speaks to you.
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Indicolite, Indigo, or Lagoon? A Guide to Blue Tourmaline Beyond Paraiba
Just the other day, a long-time client brought in a blue tourmaline she purchased years ago. She had one question: “Is this…
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Beyond Russia: 7 Lesser-Known Nephrite Jade Origins Every Collector Should Know
In the world of gemstone collecting, few minerals possess the historical weight and mesmerizing green spectrum of Nephrite Jade. While white jade…
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Stop Calling It an Emerald Substitute! Tsavorite Garnet: The Powerhouse of Green Gemstones
When clients first encounter Tsavorite Garnet, the first question they usually ask me is: “Is this just a cheaper alternative to Emerald?”…
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Afghanistan’s Hidden Gemstones: From Panjshir Emeralds to Sar-e-Sang Lapis Lazuli
Many people associate Afghanistan with conflict, yet Afghanistan gemstones wealth remains its most overlooked story. The country literally sits on a vast…
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50 Quartz Varieties: Can You Name Them All?
A client recently showed me a Huanglong Jade bracelet—one of the many quartz varieties I encounter—and asked, ‘I paid $180 for this,…
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Santa Maria Aquamarine: A Precious Investment Gem for Collectors
When most people think of aquamarine, they picture a light, airy blue or a slightly greenish-blue variety of beryl commonly seen in…
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Paraiba Tourmaline: Why It Is Called the “King of Tourmalines”
When people think of Paraiba Tourmaline, they often realize it defies the common perception of tourmaline as a merely “affordable” gemstone. While…
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Apatite: The Affordable Alternative to Paraiba Tourmaline
Have you ever fallen for the electric neon blue-green glow of Paraiba Tourmaline? Perhaps you closed the page the moment you saw…
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Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye: The Only True “Cat’s Eye” Guide
“Is your ‘cat’s eye’ gemstone actually the real deal?An uncomfortable truth most buyers never hear:Over 90% of gemstones sold as “cat’s eye”…
