Synthetic does not mean plastic
Quite often, when coming across the word “synthetic” while choosing a product to buy, you will tend to relate it to a fully man-made, badly crafted or poor-quality product. Yet, when it comes to the industry of stones for jewelry, this term involves a nuance that is worth considering: Synthetic gems are actually perfect copies…
Read MoreNano: a material with optimal properties for jewelry and fashion
To what extend do you know nanocrystal? You surely have already heard of nano, nanogem, nanosital, or ceramic glass… Find out more about nano!
Read MoreFocus on… Peridot
Peridot is a semi-precious natural stone that is especially valued for its bright green color. It displays very distinctive shades that can vary from olive green to linden green and apple green. In most cases, it appears transparent. Peridot crystals are notable for forming at depths equivalent to those of diamonds. It is quite likely…
Read MoreFocus on… Black Onyx
Onyx is a natural, semi-precious stone belonging to the family of calcedonies. Onyx displays a deep black color and can occur under various aspects, from opaque to slightly translucent. Onyx is a stone the Romans highly valued and which they would use to craft seals and cameos. L’origine du mot onyx provient du grec onux,…
Read MoreFocus on… Marcasite
Marcasite is a singular stone with bright golden to silver metallic aspect. It is one of the few gems with metallic luster, along with pyrite and hematite. Its name originates from the Italian word marcasite and more anciently to the Arabic marqachita, referring to pyrite and other alike minerals. In reality, looking into the characteristics…
Read MoreFocus on… Garnet
Garnet is a very popular natural stone which has been used for thousands of years in jewelry and high-end jewelry. It is a more common gem than corundum, as such, garnet has frequently been used in abrasive powder form, to smooth out and polish other less hard gems like quartz and agates. Garnets are part…
Read MoreFocus on… White Topaz
Topaz is a gem that is known and has been used for centuries. It is today classified as a semi-precious stone, alongside spinel or peridot. Topaz is indeed one of the most popular stone in jewelry creations. This is a stone that exists in a large variety of colors: yellow, pink, blue, brown, crimson; but…
Read MoreBrilliance And Innovation: From the Round Brilliant Cut To 100 Facets
At the core of the lapidary industry is and has always been the quest for radiance and beauty. Materials used and cutting techniques have evolved over the centuries to meet the growing expectations of jewel enthusiasts. In the 1990s, one cut appeared that was truly groundbreaking and brought about a revolution in the way gemstones…
Read MoreThe process to create synthetic (hydrothermal) emerald
Emerald is among the most precious gems, and it is much valued since centuries. Emerald belongs to the family of beryls, which also includes Aquamarine and Morganite. As a result of its popularity, many scientists have developed various synthesis processes to create synthetic emerald. Among those processes, hydrothermal dissolution is today the predominantly used technique.…
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