Category: Gemstones

Why Your Unheated Yellow Sapphire Turned White: What No One Told You Before You Bought It

May 10, 2026

A client of mine bought a beautiful yellow sapphire from us. GIA certified 11.16 carats, natural, unheated (no indication of heat treatment), perfect vivid yellow color with the full story on paper. A premium stone by any standard, which I paid a premium price for as well. He bought it for Vedic astrological purposes. […]

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Gemstones, General

How to Buy Gemstones in Bangkok, Thailand? [Video]

October 9, 2025

In the video tutorial, I tried to explain the method how to buy gemstones in Bangkok, Thailand. If you prefer reading please continue with our post below. Buying a color gemstone in Bangkok can be both a rewarding or horrifying experience. When one scans travel forums or discussion boards, it seems there are more

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Gemstones, Sapphire

Understanding Gemstone Treatments: A Closer Look Blue Sapphires Diffusion Sapphires VS Heated Sapphires

September 3, 2024

Hello, gemstone enthusiasts! Welcome to another video summary post on gemstone treatments. Today we’re diving deep into the world of blue sapphires, specifically examining whether they’ve undergone lattice or chemical diffusion treatments or if they’re simply heat-treated. Why Are Sapphires Treated? Before we delve into the testing process, it’s important to understand why sapphires

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Diamond, Gemstones, General

How much does a diamond or gemstone custom-made engagement ring cost?

August 22, 2023

What is a custom engagement ring and how much does it cost? This is what we are going to focus on in today’s post answering the pros and cons of getting a custom engagement ring and what are costs associated with making one. After a long, lucky, or hard search in meeting a lot

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Diamond, Gemstones, General, Ruby

Is Ruby Cheaper than a Diamond? Now that’s a Complicated Question.

May 23, 2023

Is ruby cheaper than a diamond? While diamonds are certainly beautiful, arguably they are not that unique. Well, most diamonds. Gemstones have a wider range in terms of color profiles as well as uniqueness and have become a preferred choice amongst a lot of people and ruby is on top of this list. There

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Gemstones, General, Ruby

Are Rubies Good Enough for Engagement Rings?

August 2, 2022

Are rubies good enough for an engagement ring? Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality ruby can be more expensive than a similar size diamond! High quality Rubies are also rarer than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a nice ruby include: Luckily

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Gemstones, Sapphire

Are Blue Sapphires OK or Nice Engagement Ring option?

July 12, 2022

Are sapphires OK or nice enough for an engagement ring? The simple answer is Yes. Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality sapphire can be quite expensive! High quality sapphires are also harder to find than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a

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Gemstones, General

How to Buy a Vedic Gemstone? A Comprehensive Guide! [Video]

May 19, 2022

How to Buy a Vedic Gemstone and What is Vedic astrology? We are going to reveal all the major concepts and discuss both topics in full detail below. By the end, you will learn more about Vedic astrology and how to buy a Vedic gemstone than even the people who are selling them to

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Gemstones, Sapphire

How Much and What Type of Inclusions does a GRS Certified 4 to 5 carat Unheated & Heated Vivid Blue Royal Blue Sri Lanka Sapphire have? [Video]

January 12, 2022

In the video above, I compared the prices between one unheated (100% natural) and two heated GRS certified 4 to 5 carat, Vivid ‘Royal Blue’ Sri Lankan Sapphire. All three sapphires are 4 to 5 carat each, are GRS certified, vivid ‘royal blue’ from Sri Lanka. The cost difference is between unheated stone and

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