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The Splendour of Spinel, part 4: Tajik Treasures
During the centuries in which the spinel mines of the Pamir Mountains were at their peak of productivity, countless high quality gemstones were unearthed and trafficked across Eurasia. Many of...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 4: Tajik Treasures
During the centuries in which the spinel mines of the Pamir Mountains were at their peak of productivity, countless high quality gemstones were unearthed and trafficked across Eurasia. Many of...
Skyjems.ca at The Toronto Gem Expo, Nov. 11-13,...
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 Expo Toronto’s Gem & Jewellery Show November 11-13...
Skyjems.ca at The Toronto Gem Expo, Nov. 11-13,...
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 Expo Toronto’s Gem & Jewellery Show November 11-13...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 3: Early Exploita...
Even though it is a lesser known gemstone, spinel’s history still stretches at least as far back as pre-Christian antiquity; some of the oldest known spinel gems were found in...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 3: Early Exploita...
Even though it is a lesser known gemstone, spinel’s history still stretches at least as far back as pre-Christian antiquity; some of the oldest known spinel gems were found in...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 2: Types and Trea...
Spinel is one of many gemstones for which there are numerous varieties. Just like its cousin corundum, spinel gems can occur in a myriad of different hues Very much like...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 2: Types and Trea...
Spinel is one of many gemstones for which there are numerous varieties. Just like its cousin corundum, spinel gems can occur in a myriad of different hues Very much like...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 1: A Cousin to Co...
Species Spinel Chemical Formula MgAl2O4 Mohs Hardness 7.5 - 8 Cleavage None Luster Vitreous to Subadamantine Refractive Index 1.719 - 1.920 Birefringence None Dispersion 0.020 Pleochroism None Specific Gravity 3.58...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 1: A Cousin to Co...
Species Spinel Chemical Formula MgAl2O4 Mohs Hardness 7.5 - 8 Cleavage None Luster Vitreous to Subadamantine Refractive Index 1.719 - 1.920 Birefringence None Dispersion 0.020 Pleochroism None Specific Gravity 3.58...
Jewellery District Walking Tour with David Saad...
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 gemstone powerhouse. Location: South Benches Dundas Square, Toronto,...
Jewellery District Walking Tour with David Saad...
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 gemstone powerhouse. Location: South Benches Dundas Square, Toronto,...