The quartz stone is one of the most commonly used gemstones in jewellery and one of the few coloured stones you’ll find in almost every jewellery shop. In this guide, you’ll learn about the meaning of quartz, its properties and characteristics, the different varieties and colours (rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, […]
The amethyst is the violet or purple variety of quartz and the most striking gemstone in this group. In this guide, you’ll find out about the meaning of amethyst, its properties and characteristics, how it is graded, where it is found, the treatments it undergoes (including heat treatment to produce […]
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