Gemology – Terms explained
Gemology - Terms explained In my work, I frequently use terms derived from gemology.On this page, I explain them in a simple way so that you can better understand what I am talking about in my blogs and in the descriptions of my jewellery. The 4 Cs When assessing the...
Garnet – a group full of variety and surprises
During my last shopping day at BirGem in Schoonhoven, I fell in love with a beautiful yellow garnet: a Mali garnet. As you may know, I have a massive fondness for tourmaline. And while I was checking out various gemstones at BirGem that day (and so was a batch of...
Diamonds – timeless, sparkling and yet surprisingly versatile
Diamond: the most talked about gemstone There are few gemstones about which as much has been written as diamond. And fair is fair: that's for a reason. It is the hardest gemstone known, and one with a unique brilliance (diamond has a high magpie effect). Legends,...
Corundum – more than just ruby and the classic blue sapphire
Corundum: the collective name for ruby and sapphire When I say I like working with corundum, I often see a frown appear. As soon as I add that ruby is the red variety and sapphire the blue, a smile and an "aaah, okay!" usually follows. In fact, corundum is the mineral...
Pearls – from bitchy to timeless, my love for this special gemstone
Pearls: anything but corny Pearls corny? I used to think that too. Stylish, sure, but frankly not really my thing. Until I was introduced to Zylana, one of my suppliers. She showed me the fascinating world of pearls - and from then on everything changed. I've been...
Tourmaline – a gemstone full of color, character and potential
The magic of tourmaline Some gemstones are beautiful. Others are fascinating. And then there is tourmaline - a gemstone that combines both properties and continues to surprise endlessly. What touches me again and again is that some specimens almost seem to glow from...