The Big Three: A Guide to Chinese Red Agate Varieties
As an old chinese saying goes, “No red in agate, no fortune in life.“While that might sound a bit dramatic, it perfectly…
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Nephrite Jade Varieties: Distinguishing Duck Egg Green from Sha-zao-qing
I was recently catching up with a friend in the jasper trade, and we were discussing how quickly trends shift within the…
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Why Is Tanzania the Only Source of Tanzanite? A Deep Dive into Natural Tanzanite
Years ago, my uncle shared a story that stayed with me. In 1999, he followed a senior mentor on a mining expedition…
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Exploring Sri Lankan Gemstones: What Lies Beyond Rubies and Sapphires?
Whenever I touch down in Sri Lanka, it’s easy to get swept up in the “Land of Smiles”—the elephants, the UNESCO heritage…
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Discover Tanzania’s Top 8 Gemstones: The Dark Horse of Africa’s Mineral Wealth
Have you found the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day? Is it a wild escape into nature, or a piece of bespoke jewelry…
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The Ultimate Guide to Australia Gemstones: Nature’s Wonders from Down Under
Are you currently wrapping yourself in heavy wool coats to brave the biting chill? Perhaps you’re staring out the window at the…
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The Pharaoh’s Choice: The 7,000-Year Mystery of Afghanistan’s Celestial Blue Lapis Lazuli
If you were to ask me, “Which gemstone possesses the purest, most mesmerizing blue?”Beyond the prestige of a Royal Blue Sapphire, only…
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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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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…
