GEMS

24/04/2026

16/04/2026

4.5 carat average size natural pink sapphire from madagascar.🇲🇬💎

07/02/2026

Emerald is a precious, green variety of the mineral beryl (\(Be_{3}Al_{2}(SiO_{3})_{6}\)), colored by trace amounts of chromium or vanadium, with a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. Highly prized for their rich, intense green color, emeralds often contain internal inclusions known as "jardin" (garden) and are commonly treated with oils or resins to improve clarity.

02/01/2026

Liddicoatite is a rare and vibrant member of the tourmaline group, typically cut into crystal cross-sections to showcase their striking color zoning. Found mainly in Madagascar and Brazil, this gem was named in honor of Richard T. Liddicoat, the “father of modern gemology” and former GIA president.

Liddicoat revolutionized gemstone education by developing the GIA International Diamond Grading System™, which introduced the 4Cs of diamond quality and the D-to-Z color scale. His foundational Handbook of Gem Identification, first published in 1947, was used by gemologists worldwide and helped standardize gem identification across both diamonds and colored gemstones. The GIA Museum proudly showcases liddicoatite specimens, celebrating both the gem’s unique beauty and Liddicoat’s lasting impact on gemology.

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24/10/2025

Somewhere in the Ulu (near Ilakaka, in Madagascar) . Pink sapphire ...Ilakaka, Madagascar is a major source for pink sapphires, which are a type of corundum prized for their color. The gemstones are found in secondary deposits and can be heat-treated to enhance their color and clarity. Ilakaka is one of the world's most significant sources of both blue and pink sapphires.

Carat Weight - 18.20ct
Color - pink
Shape - mix
Cut - mix
Clarity - High Clean
Origin - Madagascar 🇲🇬

28/09/2025

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07/09/2025

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26/08/2025

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07/08/2025

“Padparadscha” is an ancient Sanskrit word used to describe the color of a tropical lotus flower. One of the rarest gemstones of the world, Padparadscha sapphires are rivaled by no other gemstone species or color substitute.

25/06/2025

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22/06/2025

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary world of alexandrite, a gemstone that defies ordinary expectations with its magical transformation. Often described as “emerald by day, ruby by night,” the remarkable alexandrite stone displays one of the most stunning phenomena in the gem universe.

Carat Weight - 11.20ct
Color - Changing from greenish (daylight) to reddish (incandescent light)
Shape - Octagonal
Cut - Step Cut
Clarity - Loop Clean
Origin - Madagascar 🇲🇬