Jade’s pearls of wisdom - the jewellery blog
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What is the incredible gemstone Tanzanite?
Answers to some frequently asked questions about Tanzanite.
What is Hallmarking and why is a hallmark important?
A hallmark guarantees the percentage of precious metal contained in each piece of jewellery. Find out more here.
Ethical Jewellery and Gemstone Workshops
We are becoming more conscious of the environmental and ethical impacts of the decisions we make.
Why do some gemstones colour change under certain lights?
Find out about these rare and interesting gemstones.
Differences between precious and semi-precious gemstones?
The corundum conundrum - what exactly is a precious gemstone?
What is the gorgeous pink gemstone Morganite?
Find out more about this beautiful pink gem.
What are treated gemstones?
Many gemstones are treated to enhance the colour or the clarity of the stone. Here are some brief explanations of the processes some stones go through.