Gemology

Chatti Choru and Rough Gems showing raw beauty in food and stone.

Chatti Choru and Rough Gems: Raw Beauty in Food and Stone

Introduction: When Food Meets Gemology Colors enrich daily life. You see them clearly in Chatti Choru and Rough Gems, where raw tones appear in Kerala food and in uncut minerals deep within the Earth. Although a rustic clay-pot meal and rough gemstones seem unrelated, both express raw color, texture, and origin. Because of this shared […]

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Burmese ruby placed beside Kerala Meen Mulakittathu in a clay pot showing matching red tones.

Kerala Gemstone Expert Burmese Ruby Meen Mulakittathu

Summary A Kerala gemstone expert connects the fiery red of Burmese ruby with the deep red of Kerala’s meen mulakittathu. The story blends gemology, food culture, colour memory, and South Asian craftsmanship while explaining Mogok ruby traits, Kerala colour traditions, and why red continues to shape identity across jewellery and cuisine. Introduction As a Kerala

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Gemology guide showing a gemologist using a loupe and tweezers to examine a colored gemstone.

Gemology Guide: A Complete Overview

Summary This gemology guide explains how to identify, grade, and value gemstones using scientific methods. You learn how gems form, how treatments affect value, and how synthetics enter the market. The guide covers essential tools, diamond and colored stone grading, and market behavior. You also explore career paths, education programs, and opportunities in labs, retail,

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ORIGIN De Beers Group diamond with provenance details.

ORIGIN De Beers Group: A New Way to Buy Natural Diamonds

Summary ORIGIN De Beers Group brings documented, traceable natural diamonds to stores across North America. You can follow your diamond’s full journey and see where it came from, how it was discovered, and who benefits from it. Provenance data, the Natural Rarity Score, and digital storytelling tools give you deeper insight. Retailers support this clarity

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gem identification tools arranged on a gemologist’s table

Gem Identification Methodology Made Simple

Summary This guide gives you a clear gem identification methodology you can use with any gemstone. You move from visual checks to optical tools, structural tests, and density clues. Each step adds direction, supports your judgement, and leads you to a confident identity. Introduction You follow a gem identification methodology to achieve consistent results. To

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tech tips for jewelry buying during travel

Tech Tips for Jewelry Buying and Travel

Summary This guide shows you how to use simple tech tips for jewelry buying and travel. You learn how to verify gold purity, check hallmark details, confirm certifications, compare prices, organise travel documents, and use apps that protect you from common mistakes in local and international markets. Internal links point to gold-buying and hallmark guides

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Mozambique ruby vs Burma comparison under daylight

Mozambique Ruby vs Burma: Which Offers Better Value?

Summary Burma rubies once ruled the market. Today, Mozambique rubies challenge that legacy with equal fire and cleaner stones at better prices. This article compares both origins, explains why buyers should focus on color and quality over geography, and shows how smart collectors are finding more value outside Myanmar. Introduction Mozambique ruby vs Burma—the debate

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Mindat Mineral Database: Explore the World of Minerals

SummaryMindat Mineral Database is the most complete online resource for minerals, rocks, and meteorites. It connects collectors, gemologists, and students through verified data, photographs, and user contributions. You can search, learn, and even add to this expanding global record of mineral knowledge. Introduction The Mindat Mineral Database is the world’s central resource for mineral information.

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Slater Jones, the diamond-eyed jeweler, showcasing his 2-carat prosthetic diamond eye

The Diamond-Eyed Jeweler: Slater Jones’ Brilliant Comeback

Summary Houston jeweler Slater Jones, the diamond-eyed jeweler, wears a real 2-carat diamond prosthetic eye. As a result, after losing his vision to a parasitic infection, he transformed personal tragedy into art and worldwide attention. Jones now runs Jones Jewelry & Co., inspiring aspiring artisans with his craftsmanship and resilience. The Diamond-Eyed Jeweler’s Journey from

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Diamond yield comparison between rough and polished diamond

Diamond Yield: How Much Rough Becomes Polished

SummaryDiamond yield shows how much rough stone becomes a polished gem. Understanding diamond yield helps you estimate final weight, maximize value, and avoid mistakes. Introduction Understanding diamond yield is key when buying or cutting rough diamonds. Yield is the percentage of a rough stone that turns into a polished diamond. A 10-carat rough rarely becomes

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