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Dioptase
Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate mineral , transparent to translucent and is its colour is vibrant green to blue/green. It is very...
Mar 29, 20191 min read


Ruby
Ruby is the red variety of corundum (aluminium oxide). It is found in many shades of red depending on the chromium and iron content. It...
Jan 18, 20192 min read


Emerald
Emerald is a variety of the mineral Beryl (the same mineral as aquamarine) and the green colour is due to the presence of chromium and vanadium. Emerald tends to have many inclusions and when used as gems for jewellery, stones may be oiled to fill and disguise cracks and hide flaws. It is one of the four most ‘precious’ gemstones along with Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire. Emerald is associated with the heart chakra. It opens the heart to love, forgiveness, compassion and trust. It
Jan 9, 20192 min read


Tourmaline - coloured (not black)
Tourmaline comes in different colours including pink/red (Rubellite), green (Verdelite), Watermelon, blue (Indicolite) or yellow/brown...
Dec 7, 20182 min read
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