“Pigeon’s Blood” & “Cornflower Blue”: Don’t Buy the Story, Buy the Stone

You’ve heard the names.“Pigeon’s Blood” for rubies.“Cornflower Blue” for sapphires. Sounds poetic.But does it mean anything? Here’s the truth: These terms started in gemology with specific meanings. But in most jewelry shops, these labels are marketing bait. Ask yourself this: What dealers won’t tell you: What you should do: A quick example from Jaipur: You […]

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