Only gemstones containing iron react to magnets; the best examples are some of the garnet family. Depending on the combination of garnet type in a specific stone, the iron level may vary. For example, since Malaya garnets contain Pyrope and Spessartite, they don’t react as strongly as Rhodolite (a combination of Pyrope and Almandine). We […]
Emerald is a special gemstone which beauty and power has captured the eye through the centuries. Commonly the emerald is a very included stone that means it has cracks which can be filled. Over 99% of all Emeralds in the market undergo a clarity enhancement process. During this treatment emerald’s fractures are filled with oil, wax, […]
May, a time when everything blooms and turns green, is perfectly represented by the emerald, a green gemstone that is associated with this month. History Emeralds have a long and rich history, although it is difficult to determine the exact time of their discovery. The trading of emeralds by the inhabitants of Babylon dates back […]
