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Chocolate Gold – How is it Made?

There's a new craze slowly building out there for chocolate gold and no Virginia, I'm not talking about normally sane adults craving those gold coins that the kids gorge on over the holidays.

Mandarin Garnet – Spessartite Flavor of the Month

The Earth tone variations of Spessartite have enjoyed years of well deserved recognition by gemstone connoisseurs but the last few years have seen them vying for attention alongside the bright orange soda pop color of the wildly popular Mandarin Garnet.

Gemstone Enhancements – Make Sure You Know What’s Been Done to Your Stone!

Many gemstones are treated with various chemical and physical processes to improve their appearance. These enhancements include; dyeing, bleaching, coating, filling, heating, heat diffusion, irradiation, and more recently, laser drilling.