Understanding11 min read
Colorless Gemstones: Natural White & Transparent Stones
The six natural colorless stones worth knowing, plus moonstone's milky cousins, compared on hardness, fire, durability, treatment and price.
Specialty Stones10 min read
Ceylon Zircon: The Underrated Natural Gemstone
Ceylon zircon is a natural gemstone, completely different from synthetic cubic zirconia. Sri Lanka, especially Matara, has supplied colourless 'Matura diamond' zircon and bright blue zircon for centuries. Here is what Ceylon material is, what it costs, and how to buy it.
First Look at New Ceylon Sapphires
New stones and guides, straight from the source. Written rarely, and only when there is something worth saying.