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Gem Spotlight: Trapiche Emerald

2/25/2021

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GRS 5.42 ct. natural Colombian trapiche emerald and trillion cut diamond three stone ring in platinum with 18K yellow gold claw prongs.
Trapiche emeralds are a rare variety of emerald named after a six-spoke cogwheel used in sugar cane mills (trapiche de cańa azucar in Spanish).

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Roses are Red, Sapphires are...Every Color!

2/17/2021

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1.89 ct. natural sapphire and 1.39 ctw diamond engagement ring in 18K white gold

Did you know that out of hundreds of gemstones that have been discovered, only 4 are considered "
precious gems"?  Precious gems include diamond, ruby, emerald, and...you guessed it... sapphire!

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Tanzanite: A Modern Classic

2/8/2021

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4.93 ct. fine blue tanzanite cushion and trillion cut diamond 3-stone platinum ring

Tanzanite is a beautiful gem found in only 1 location on earth: the Merelani hills of northern Tanzania.

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Greek Icon: Ilias Lalaounis

2/7/2021

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Ilias Lalaounis 18K gold hammer beaten ring

The late, great Ilias Lalaounis was an iconic Greek goldsmith whose work was internationally-renowned.

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