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Inclusions in Gemstones
In general, it is considered that transparent gemstones should be as clear and free from inclusions as possible. Inclusions are material that has become trapped in the crystal as it was formed. There are very, very few gems that contain no inclusions at all and there are some, again very few, who contain inclusions that make them incredibly interesting in their own right.
Diamond – April Birthstone
60th and 75th Wedding Anniversary Gift Diamond The hardest known substance to man. Right at the top of Mohs’ scale of hardness at 10. There
Jewellery Valuations
Jewellery Valuations are carried out by Gerry & Co (Jewellers) Ltd, based in Newton Abbot, Devon. An independently run retail jewellers who have highly trained staff to assist you.
History of Hallmarks
Hallmarking is the oldest form of consumer protection and has been in existence since the end of the 12th Century. Unfortunately names registered before the end of the 17th Century cannot be identified because a fire destroyed the London Assay Office in 1861. Below follows a summary of the main changes to hallmarking through the ages.