The stone that made me a mineral collector and got me hooked in this field was Fluorite, a school trip to the famous Blue John Fluorite mine in Derbyshire, England when I was around 10 years old lit a fire within me that has been burning ever since. I probably own more Blue John Fluorite...
I think one of the greatest injustices currently plaguing the gem market is idea that all Topaz is born equal. Whilst it’s true that Topaz is an abundant gemstone by many people’s standards being found in Burma, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA and the Ukraine, there is one mine that needs distinction....
To understand our journey to Morocco we first have to understand the reason for this epic expedition. The catalyst for this burning fire within us wasn’t just a spark, it was flare. The discovery of Moroccan Amethyst sent shockwaves throughout the gemstone industry and we were eager to find out more. I came across...