Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring, studying gemology, or building a jewellery business, understanding the difference between natural, synthetic, and simulated gemstones is essential. These three categories are…
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Precious vs. Semi-Precious Gemstones: What’s the Real Difference?
Many people use the terms “precious” and “semi-precious” without fully understanding what they mean or whether the distinction even matters anymore. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a diamond from…
The Art of Gemstone Carving
Gemstone carving is one of humanity’s oldest art forms, with origins stretching back to prehistoric times. Known formally as glyptic art from the Greek glyphein, meaning “to carve”, it encompasses…
AGTA Unveils Two New Spectrum Awards Categories for 2026 | Innovative Design & Stuller Color of the Year
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is expanding its prestigious annual Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards for 2026, introducing two brand-new categories designed to broaden the competition’s reach and celebrate…
From Classroom to the Field — IIG South Students Explore Gemology in the Real World
The Gemology and Diamond students of IIG South recently had the opportunity to step beyond the four walls of the classroom and into the field, as part of an educational…
LMHC Sets New Milestones in Standardising Gemstone Report Terminology
The global gemstone trade has long faced challenges due to inconsistent terminology in laboratory reports. To address this, the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC), a coalition of leading international gemological…
Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils ‘Fleurs d’Hawaï’ Collection: A Blooming Tribute to Nature and Craftsmanship
Luxury French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels has unveiled its latest high jewellery collection, Fleurs d’Hawaï, a dazzling tribute to tropical flowers, vibrant colours, and expert craftsmanship. This collection gracefully…
CAT’S EYE (Lehsunia/Vaidurya) – The Gemstone of Spiritual Insight, Protection, and Detachment
Cat’s Eye, called Lehsunia or Vaidurya in Vedic astrology, is the gemstone linked to Ketu—the south lunar node or shadow planet symbolising detachment, liberation (moksha), intuition, and the resolution of…
HESSONITE GARNET(Gomed) – The Gemstone of Clarity, Power, and Rahu Protection
Hessonite Garnet, known as Gomed in Vedic astrology, is the gemstone associated with the shadow planet Rahu. Rahu is not a physical planet but a mathematical point in Vedic astrology…
RED CORAL (Moonga)– The Gemstone of Courage, Strength, and Vital Energy
Red Coral, called Moonga in Vedic astrology, is linked to Mars (Mangal)—the dynamic planet symbolising energy, action, courage, and assertiveness. Mars embodies physical strength, ambition, discipline, determination, and a warrior’s…
