Aquamarine: Storied gem of beauty and insight

Aquamarine, named after the sea’s watery hues, has a storied history beginning with the earth’s oceans and water.  Most often, aquamarines are in lighter pastel tones blending different hues of blue and green.  Photo 1:  “La Mer,” a Cynthia Renee...

Hardness & Durability

A gem’s hardness is often misunderstood by the layperson. Let’s clear that up. Watch the video, or read on for details. There is a difference between hardness and durability. Have you heard that a diamond is the hardest natural substance? It has a hardness of 10,...

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