The labradorite stone is a relatively rare plagioclase feldspar, composed of a certain proportion of sodium feldspar and calcium feldspar, has a glassy luster, medium to high hardness, colors including white, gray, brown, blue, purple and black, and is well known for its dazzling halo effect.
Lapis lazuli is a scarce and very powerful stone, known as the national stone of Afghanistan. It has a distinctive blue color, a glassy to oily luster, and a hardness of 5.5, mostly produced in Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, and the United States.
Jade is an ancient gemstone that has been used in countries all over the world for thousands of years. Across cultures, it means purity, connects the living with heaven and can even make music. Physical property wise, jade has a hard and smooth texture, a high luster, and brilliant colors.
When we talk about Chinese pearls, we mainly refer to freshwater pearls or Chinese freshwater pearls, as freshwater pearls are now almost exclusively produced in China, even though the country also produce other types of pearls including South Sea pearls and Akoya pearls.
Tahitian pearls or black pearls are a specialty of French Polynesia. They are so precious that they are known as the Pearl of Queens and the Queen of Pearls.
What are Akoya pearls? Why are they so special? And and should you buy them? We have heard a lot of pearls, famous ones including South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, Conch pearls and so on. Akoya pearls are not as familiar to many people. In this article we will discuss what they are and why they are so special?
What are melo melo pearls? Distinguished by region or by pearl color, there exist South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls, Conch pearls and so on. And do you know anything about the melo melo pearls? This is one of the rarest pearls. Let's learn about its story!
It is a common misconception that only shellfish can produce pearls; in fact, sea snails can as well. The Queen Phoenix conch, for example, produces beautifully colored conch pearls, which are very unique organic gems, in terms of colors, shapes and flame patterns.
The value of pearls should be evaluated not only by their color, but also by their origin, size, smoothness, imperfections and all other aspects that should be taken into consideration. In this article we will talk about pearl colors, categories, values, meanings and how to choose.
Among all kinds of gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are regarded as four most precious stones; while mid-range gemstones such as aquamarines and tourmalines have been popular too.
