The Corundum crossover is a term I’ve heard a lot in the industry ever since the discovery of Songea Sapphires...
Paspaley
I arrived in Broome airport, which was essentially one room, to a tropical climate distinctly different to anything else I...
Brazilian Citrines from Diamantina
When it comes to Quartz, Brazil reigns supreme. However ever since the global recession in 2008, Brazil has been a...
Fluorite from China
The stone that made me a mineral collector and got me hooked in this field was Fluorite, a school trip...
Marambaia Topaz
I think one of the greatest injustices currently plaguing the gem market is idea that all Topaz is born equal....
Amethyst From Boudi – Morocco
To understand our journey to Morocco we first have to understand the reason for this epic expedition. The catalyst for...
Stones out of Oregon
This jewel in the heart of North America has gone through such unique tectonic activity over millennia that its distinctive...
West Africa
We have made some recent discoveries that have changed the way we think about the coloured gemstone landscape. These most...
Madagascan Sphene from Ambilobe
Sphene is a Gemstone that I have come to love over my career, I still remember my first encounter with...