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Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Nigeria!
Skyline in Lagos, NigeriaPhoto by Namnso Ukpanah on Unsplash
A WHIRLWIND TRIP TO NIGERIA! As travel plans continue to remain cancelled or postpone...
Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Mozambique!
Benguerra Island, Mozambique Photo by Dan Maisey on Unsplash.
DATE NIGHT IN MOZAMBIQUE! If your travel plans have been cancelled this year, you may...
Interview: Warren Boyd of Potentate Mining
A couple of months ago, we had the great pleasure of sitting down with Warren Boyd of Potentate Mining, specializing in beautiful sapphires from Ro...
The Breastplate of Aaron Part 2 - Decoding the Breastplate
By Yaĝé Enigmus
The Breastplate of Aaron is a prime example of how gemstones were used in spiritual practices of ancient times. The twelve stones i...
The Breastplate of Aaron Part 1 - The Priestly Breastplate
By Yaĝé Enigmus
Countless civilizations throughout history have held gemstones in high regard, very often because of the beliefs that surround them...
Birthstones Part 6 – Eastern Birthstone Lists: Hindu, Ayurvedic, Mystical, Siamese and Phenomenal Birthstones
By Yaĝé Enigmus
Gemstones that hold special meaning can be found in almost every human culture. When selecting a gemstone as a birthstone, the orig...
Birthstones Part 5: The Greek and Chinese Zodiacs
By Yaĝé Enigmus
In addition to the birthstones that most people in western markets are familiar with, birthstone lists also exist based on the sign...
Birthstones Part 4 – Beyond the Twelve Months: Birthstones for the Time of Day, Day of the Week, Day of the Month, and Season
By Yaĝé Enigmus
When choosing to purchase a birthstone for oneself or as a gift, one may find that the birthstone associated with the relevant mont...
Birthstones Part 3 – The Origins of Western Birthstone Lists: from Traditional to Modern and Beyond
By Yaĝé Enigmus
In 1906, the National Association of Jewellers (today known as the Jewellers of America) was founded. This American organization m...
Skyjems Virtual World Tour: Ethiopia!
The lava lake boiling in Ethiopia's Erta Alé volcano.Photo by Marc Szeglat on Unsplash.
INTRODUCING ETHIOPIA! If your travel plans have been cance...
Birthstones Part 2: Origins of Western Birthstone Lists - From Biblical to Traditional
By Yaĝé Enigmus
Today in contemporary western markets, gem dealers and private jewellers often mention ‘birthstones’ when asked for help in choos...
New Videos! Investing in Gemstones
Thinking about investing in gems?
In these helpful videos, Skyjems’ David Saad sheds some light on the benefits and risks, what to expect, and ho...