Author name: Mona Jawad

Almost 90% of tourmaline is found in their signature black color, making black tourmaline a particularly common borosilicate mineral. Black tourmaline, also known as Schorl is a beautiful semi-precious stone that has been admired for generations due to its purported therapeutic and defensive powers.  However, there have been cases where black tourmaline has suddenly become […]

Ever noticed your amethyst picking a greenish tinge? You’re not alone. Amethysts can experience changes in color due to a wide range of factors, which can lead to permanent appearance changes if not handled with care.  So if you’re noticing an unexpected green color in your amethyst, explore with us all the possible reasons behind

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your amethyst, scratching your head and wondering “Why the heck is it turning black?” – stick with us as we uncover the various factors behind the changing of amethyst’s color from intoxicating shades of purple to a boring black color. Moving forward, we’ll dig into amethyst mysteries, covering

The fact that moissanite is relatively new to the world of jewelry makes its purchase a tricky job. Most of the local vendors and some brands are inexperienced when it comes to cutting and setting moissanite.  When you are new to this, it can be particularly confusing to decide where to buy your moissanite from.

The use of moissanite as an alternative to diamond in jewelry is one of the most welcomed trends in the jewelry industry. Not only is this an ethically responsible practice, but moissanite also has the advantage of being cost effective, durable and brilliant.  In the past decade particularly, moissanite has soared tremendously in popularity. This