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De Beers Sightholder System: 2026 Changes Explained

Author’s Note You don’t need to know anything about the diamond industry to understand the De Beers Sightholder System. If you’ve ever bought a diamond or wondered why they cost so much, this one’s for you. I will walk you through what’s changing, why it matters, and what it means for the everyday person. Introduction Something […]

A vivid Pease Blossom Moth resting next to a banded slab of Purple Fluorite illustrating Pease Blossom Moth and Purple Fluorite.

Pease Blossom Moth and Purple Fluorite: A Color Guide

Art & Design, Gemology, Nature & Wildlife, Uncategorized / PJ Joseph

Introduction Nature often repeats its own designs across entirely different kingdoms. Few examples illustrate this better than the Pease Blossom Moth and Purple Fluorite. At first glance, the delicate wings of the moth (Periphanes delphinii) and a sliced piece of deep violet fluorite look strikingly similar. Both display a sophisticated blend of royal violet, magenta-pink, lavender, and

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