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Opals- Linking the Red Centre to the Red Planet?
The red centre of Australia produces 95% of the world's opals and until recently scientists struggled to explain the origns...
Read moreThe red centre of Australia produces 95% of the world's opals and until recently scientists struggled to explain the origns...
Read moreThe prestigious Met Gala may have been last week but we are still talking about who wore what. (And what...
Read moreSaturday the 9th of March marked the end of the spring’s largest jewellery show, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and...
Read more[caption id="attachment_555" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Which is sapphire and which is tourmaline?[/caption] Specific gravity (SG) is often used by gemmologists to...
Read moreAs previously mentioned a key aspect of a gemstone is that it has sufficient durability. There are three aspects that...
Read moreIn the last article we looked at symmetry and as an extra note we should mention that integral symmetry of...
Read moreA crystal structure is a regular, repeating, three dimensional arrangement of bonded atoms. Though the generic term crystal is used...
Read moreIonic Bonding- bonding resulting from electrostatic attraction of negatively and positively charged anions and cations. Examples: peridot, topaz, garnet (note...
Read moreThe world as a whole can be said to be a collection of atoms, the smallest divisible part of an...
Read moreRose Quartz Mine, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Terms: Attached- Attached crystals are those which grow ‘attached’ to another rock an hence...
Read moreA mineral is defined as “a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence” and they have a defined chemical composition and...
Read moreGemstone: A material possessing beauty, rarity and durability (and acceptability). e.g. diamond, ruby, emerald. Ornamentals: A class of gemstones...
Read moreThroughout history gems have fascinated and been coveted by human society, but just what makes a gem? A gem must...
Read moreGemmology is a fascinating world of light and colour, of physics and beauty, of adventure and perfection. The following series...
Read moreA rare and natural beauty, the iconic Pearl has long been seen as a symbol of power, wealth and beauty....
Read moreCrystals, gems and mineral stones have long been used as healing tools in many different cultures and religions across the...
Read moreLucky December babies have more reason than most to celebrate this month. To help them commemorate their day of birth...
Read moreJust like the Parker twins in The Parent Trap, The Talented Mr Ripley and Frank Abagnale Jr in Catch Me...
Read moreFrom Holly Golightly draping pearls down her back in Breakfast at Tiffany's to Jude Law's seductive adjustment of Susan Sarandon's...
Read moreThey say Diamonds are a girl's best friend but a collection of quality gemstone jewellery will certainly get you further...
Read moreThis month at Lawson HQ, we're yellow and pink and gilded all over with our love of November's traditionally golden...
Read moreIf you’re looking for a stunning combination of jewels, you won’t find anything better than diamonds and blue gems like...
Read moreJewellery has been worn for centuries as a means to enhance appearance as well as show ones status. From crude...
Read moreWeighing a massive 118.28ct, the oval cut D colour flawless diamond has become the most expensive colourless diamond ever sold...
Read moreOpal, the most beautiful and magical of all the gemstones, has been treasured from the beginning of civilization to the...
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