In this series of posts we are going to look at the different ways to test silver. We will also be looking at the composition of silver and how this relates to its quality. See: Different ways to test silver – Part 1 Ice Silver has the highest thermal conductivity of...
Beautiful gemstones are created from ancient corals which have been fossilized over millions of years. As the coral decays it is gradually replaced with agate, a type of microcrystalline quartz. Coral are living marine creatures which exist in unique geological...
In this series of posts we are going to look at the different ways to test silver. We will also be looking at the composition of silver and how this relates to its quality. See: Different ways to test silver – Part 2 Silver is a very adaptable metal which has been...
Larimar is rare blue stone which is only found in the Dominican Republic of the Caribbean. As its color suggests, it is the embodiment of the calm oceans and the gentle skies. It was discovered in 1916 and named after the discoverer’s daughter, Larissa. He combined it...
Put simply a bezel is the metal which holds a gemstone in place. Bezels are used in rings and pendants, and also watchmaking, and silver is the preferred material. The term can be traced back to 1611. A bezel can be made for any kind of stone; precious or gemstone. It...