Gemology

GIA origin report 2026 for Opal Peridot and Demantoid.

GIA Origin Reports 2026: Opal, Peridot & Demantoid

Introduction GIA Origin Reports 2026 bring a major update to the gem industry. Starting January 1, 2026, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will begin origin-determination services for Opal, Peridot, and Demantoid Garnet. As a result, this expansion reshapes how buyers in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka evaluate gemstone value and authenticity. In addition, this […]

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Meen Peera Pattichathu showing its warm yellow-green tone that matches Peridot and other gemstones.

Kerala Green Palette Meen Peera Gemstones

Introduction to Kerala Green Palette Meen Peera Gemstones Kerala green palette Meen Peera gemstones define Kerala. You see this warm yellow-green tone in rice fields, monsoon skies, and in gemstones passed across generations. Meen Peera Pattichathu shows this color naturally, linking to Peridot, Green Tourmaline, Jade, and other earthy stones. As someone who studies color

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Hyderabad pearl strands displayed in a jewellery shop.

The Hyderabad Pearl Myth: A Kerala Gem Expert Explains

Introduction Traditionally, the Hyderabad Pearl Myth is strong across India. Hyderabad is celebrated as the City of Pearls, yet most buyers do not realise that the real story behind this reputation works very differently. However, human skill creates the value you see in Hyderabad pearls, not local seas or natural pearl beds. As a result,

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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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