
Peridot, birthstone for the month of August
Called the ‘evening emerald’ because it was said to glow at night. The name is derived from the Greek peridona meaning ‘giving plenty’. Peridot
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Called the ‘evening emerald’ because it was said to glow at night. The name is derived from the Greek peridona meaning ‘giving plenty’. Peridot
(IDEX Online) – An Indian jeweler has landed a Guinness World Record with a ring made with 24,679 natural diamonds. The Touch of
For most gem lovers in the trade, the term Mahenge means one thing: bright, pinkish-red spinels from Tanzania. Discovered in 2007 in the Mahenge region
(IDEX Online) – Lab growns now account for around a fifth of the diamonds used by manufacturers in India, according to reports. The
Jeweller Luk Fook has revealed plans to add a net 500 retail stores during the coming year, as it reports a 32.5 per
At this week’s sight in Botswana, De Beers offered all its sightholders diamonds whose origins can be tracked through the pipeline, through its
Red – the colour of love, passion, and power! The name is derived from the Latin word ruber meaning red. Ruby is the
(IDEX Online) – Lucapa has announced the recovery of a 204-carat diamond at its Mothae mine, in Lesotho. It’s the eighth +100 carat
(IDEX Online) – Fashion model Molly Sims dazzled at the Met Gala, wearing 120 carats of diamonds. She wore a $1m necklace in
(IDEX Online) – Beyonce served up a fashion grand slam with a pair of tennis ball-colored dresses (one citron, one lime) and almost
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