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The Science Behind The Gems
Sparkly. Pretty. Glittery. Fabulous. Delicate. Exquisite. Rare. Precious. All adjectives that describe the gemstones we all see and love in a jewellers window.
BUT, there is so much more to them than outward beauty. What makes them the way they are and how can we be sure what they are?
Topaz – Birthstone for November
4th Wedding anniversary (Blue Topaz) and 23rd Wedding anniversary (Imperial Topaz) gifts Until the late 1960’s, most topaz seen in jewellers windows was yellow –
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.
Turquoise – Birthstone for December
11th Wedding Anniversary gift Turquoise is found amongst the world’s oldest jewellery, seen in items from the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. The ancient Egyptians
