Tag: The Gem Monarchy
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Coloured Gemstones & Toi Et Moi
A new trend in engagement rings was sparked last year, all thanks to a handful of celebrities. Ariana Grande, Megan Fox and Kylie Jenner were spotted with not just one big rock on their finger, but two! This “two stone” ring ingeniously names itself a “Toi Et Moi” ring. The Toi Et Moi ring is…
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Aquamarine and Cocktail Dreams!
As calm and serene as the sea, Aquamarine is the sister of the ever-famous Emerald and lesser-known Morganite and Heliodor. Part of the Beryl group, it is better known for its transparency and beautiful light blue tones. Similarly, the colour range is just like the sea, varying from blue to slightly greenish. Ancient Greek mythology…
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I0007: “Snowflake” Inclusion in Aquamarine
This week’s inclusion was rooted in natural curiosity in being a gemstone merchant and a gemmologist. As The Gem Monarchy team had to sieve through the stock in preparation for the Jewellery Industry Fair. Anything with even the smallest speck of dust or incorrectly cut didn’t make an appearance. Therefore, a handful of stones which…
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I0006: Lilypads in Peridot
Peridot is the birthstone of August. It’s also in the olivine isomorphic gemstone family. What do I mean by this? Well… its chemical composition is (Mg,Fe)2SiO4. The ratio of Magnesium to Iron changes the stone’s name from a Peridot to a Forsterite. Leaving behind the nuances of peridot, it is essentially a gemstone in abundance.…