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That Sapphire

Posted in Cornflower blue sapphires, Heat-treated sapphires, Jewelry, Memoir, Padparadscha, Sapphires, Uncategorized1 Comment

When I was about to turn 50, I told my husband, ‘I think I’m going to let you buy me a sapphire.’ It was one of the ridiculous pronouncements I tend to make about sapphires, as I have written here. But I did have a birthday coming up, and we were at a gem show, visiting our… Continue reading That Sapphire

Royal Green

Posted in Collecting, Emeralds, Imperial jade, Jewelry, Memoir, UncategorizedLeave a comment

At least twenty years ago, my friend Kathryn received an engagement ring that opened my eyes to emeralds. It was Victorian (if I remember correctly) and had five grass-green stones. It looked something like the ring below, currently for sale on Etsy. I hadn’t thought much about emeralds till then. But Kathryn’s were such a… Continue reading Royal Green

Dirty Diamonds

Posted in Brown diamonds, Collecting, Diamonds, Jewelry, Memoir, Old European Cut, Old Mine Cut, Uncategorized7 Comments

Yes, I know all about the 4Cs of diamonds—Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat weight—the things you’re supposed to care about when you’re shopping for a stone. The best diamonds are whiter than white and clearer than clear, with a cut that brings out their inner fire, yada yada yada. But I’m here to sing the praises of… Continue reading Dirty Diamonds