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Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 1: Notorious Necklaces
Throughout recorded history, sapphires have captivated humans from across the globe. These entrancing gems have often been associated with wisdom,...
David's Take on Synthetic Gems
In an interesting change of pace, one of David’s latest videos features his take on synthetic gems!
Watch the video at the end of this post, or cl...
Should I buy the engagement ring and wedding band together?
“If you’re buying from me and we’re making a custom piece,” says David, “absolutely not.”
In the short video below, he goes on to explain that he u...
Should the engagement ring and the wedding band match?
The answer is an emphatic yes!
In the short video below, David explains why matching the wedding band and the engagement ring is important.
Matchi...
What gemstone shape (or cut) should I choose?
What shape is best for a sapphire? Which cut is best for an emerald?These are the types of questions David often gets from customers, and his advic...
What is a Good Budget for an Engagement Ring?
In the short video below, David explains that it can be tricky to discuss budget when it comes to engagement rings since every customer’s needs are...
Appraisal Values Explained
I am often asked if retail values on appraisals are “realistic” or “overinflated”.
I have people ask me all the time to explain exactly what a “ret...
Hardness vs. Durability
By Yagé Enigmus
When considering which gemstone to purchase or wear in jewellery, it is important to choose a stone that will be appropriate for th...
Mohs Hardness Scale
By Yagé Enigmus
For ages humans have observed that some materials were harder than others and could be used to scratch or grind down softer materia...
Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Russia!
Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia Photo by Nikita Karimov on Unsplash
LET'S GO TO RUSSIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or...
Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Tanzania!
Amazing sunrise at Ngorongoro CraterPhoto by Hu Chen on Unsplash
LET'S GO TO TANZANIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or postponed f...
New Video! Jewellery Quality Common Nomenclatures Explained
Have you ever wondered about the differences between costume, fashion, commercial, and fine quality jewellery? How about the different gem quality ...
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