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When most people hear the word: Sapphire, images of a myriad of deep Blue coloured gemstones come to mind.  Blue Sapphire is one of the most recognisable gemstones in the world, the mere name is enough to explain what it is, without much elaboration.  They can be found across the world in many varied locations, each often with their own subtle twist on colour and appearances.   As with most gemstones, the properties of the specific colour that the stone possesses greatly determines the value of the gem.  Blue Sapphires found in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) typically have a more traditional...

The month of May is known for many things; May Day, Labour Day, Mother’s Day, the end of Autumn, heralding the arrival of Winter, and lastly, Birthstones!  Now the Birthstone for May, is the Emerald: a Greenish gemstone which can range in colour from a rich Forest-Green to an almost ethereal Blue-Green, the likes of which, few gemstones come close to approaching!  Emeralds can be found in many countries, around the world, with a significant portion, being sourced in South American nations such as, Brazil and Colombia.  There is also a very healthy supply of high-quality Emeralds from Zambia, in...

All months have Birthstones, and March is no exception.  The Birthstone for March is the Aquamarine.  Aquamarine is a variety of Beryl, so named for its' Aqua Blue-Green colour.  Aquamarines can be found in several countries across the world with some of the best ones being found in Brazil.  Other locations where the stone can be found include: Afghanistan, Africa, China, Ukraine, and the USA.  They command a reasonable price on the market which has been rather constant over the years.  The stone is reasonably hard, with a Moh's Hardness of 8, and is quite a clean material in most...

October, is a great month for many reasons. For one, you have the Oktoberfest in Germany, for others you have Birthstones. 

October is lucky to have two Birthstones: Opals and Tourmalines.