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The Splendour of Spinel, part 1: A Cousin to Corundum
Species
Spinel
Chemical Formula
MgAl2O4
Mohs Hardness
7.5 - 8
Cleavage
None
Luster
Vitreous to Subadamantine
Refr...
Jewellery District Walking Tour with David Saad of Skyjems.ca
Join David Saad for a free guided walking tour of Toronto's Jewellery District. Learn about Toronto's rich history as a jewellery, diamond and gems...
Star Sapphire: A Stellar Corundum
Species
Corundum var. Star Sapphire
Chemical Formula
Al2O3 w/ TiO4, Fe2O3, and/or FeTiO3
Mohs Hardness
9
Cleavage
None
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Skyjems.ca will be at the Toronto Gem Expo, July 15th-17th, contact for complimentary VIP Entry from Skyjems
Contact us for complimentary VIP+1 Entry to The Gem Expo ($20 Value)
Click the link above or: email david@skyjems.ca
More about The Toronto Gem E...
The Allure of Aquamarine, part 2 - Legends and Lore
Aquamarine has a long history as a revered gemstone. Blue and colourless beryls are thought to have been known to the Sumerians and Semitic peoples...
The Allure of Aquamarine, part 1 - Beautiful Blue Beryl
Species
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Chemical Formula
Be3Al2Si6O18 with Fe2+
Mohs Hardness
7.5 - 8
Cleavage
Indistinct
Luster
...
Free VIP to the Toronto Gem Expo from Skyjems!
Visit Skyjems.ca in person at The Gem Expo!
July 15-17 2022 Hyatt Regency, Toronto | 370 King St WestFri 11:30am - 8pmSat 10am-6pmSun 10am-5pm...
An Overview of Belle Epoch Jewellery
The Belle Epoch (Original French: “La Belle Époque”; English: “The Beautiful Era” or “The Beautiful Age”) was a historical period that ...
An Overview of the Lost Wax Casting Process
Lost wax casting is a popular technique for producing intricate pieces of metal-based artwork. This method of metalworking has been around for thou...
Origins of Ametrine, Part 2: The Legend of Bolivianite
There are a number of locations where ametrine has been known to occur naturally, but the stone is somewhat rare and there is only one place where ...
Origins of Ametrine, Part 1: A Natural Bi-Colour Quartz
A wonderful and less commonly known variety of quartz which exhibits zones of amethyst alongside zones that display colours often associated w...
Female Jewellery Designers who Pavéd the Way: Marianne Ostier (1902-1976)
Marianne Ostier. Image: Macklowe Gallery
Already an accomplished painter and sculptor who attended the Vienna Academy of Arts and Crafts (now the U...
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