Learning about moissanite, April’s other birthstone, can be a lot of fun. April’s main birthstone is diamond, which moissanite is often compared to. It’s because the two gems have some similar qualities. One fun fact many people don’t know is it ranges a nine and a quarter on the moth hardness scale, and is theRead more The post Learn About Moissanite April’s Other Birthstone appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

If you want to know how to identify paste gemstones then this guide is for you. You don’t need fancy equipment in most cases when trying to identify paste gems in vintage or antique jewelry, though you might need your reading glasses or a magnifying glass. In 1674 English glassmaker George Ravenscroft made the discovery,Read more The post How To Identify Paste Gemstones appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

Plating jewelry is a method of adding a layer of another metal on top of a base metal using chemical solutions, and often uses electrical current. There are different types of plating processes. All coat a base metal with a layer or layers of other metals to enhance the look of the piece or makeRead more The post How is Jewelry Plating Done? appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

Learn How To Start A Gemstone Collection Learning how to start a gemstone collection is fun and can be rewarding. The following article is quick and easy read. You may ask yourself, “Why collect gemstones?” People collect for two reason, or a combination of the two, they are passionate about gems or they are collectingRead more The post How to Start a Gemstone Collection appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

Photo Credit: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Learn about citrine and how to care for it. Three facts about citrine: It’s one of November’s birthstones, it is slightly harder than steel, and natural citrine is rare. Is Citrine Rare? Citrine is one of many gemstones that make up the quartz family. QuartzRead more The post Learn About Citrine appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

Stop and think before you return a product; making a conscious decision not to return a product can have a big impact in a number of ways. Before Return a Product to a Large Retailer In an episode last year, Planet Money gave consumers some insight into how the bulk of returns are handled byRead more The post Before You Return a Product appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

Are gemstones sustainable as a product? When we talk about sustainability sometimes it is hard to understand what sustainability means. Natural resources have limits, but while that doesn’t make them bad or good. It is how we using them that makes them good or bad for the planet. What Dose Sustainability Mean? Quartz is oneRead more The post Are Gemstones Sustainable? appeared first on AnnaHarper ..read more

Did you know amethyst was once rare? If you want to learn about Amethyst, keep reading. I cover all the basics here in this blog post. Is Amethyst Rare? Once upon a time Amethyst was once a rare gemstone. This is before the large deposits we now know are found in Brazil and many other places in the world. Amethyst’s can be found all over the world. The largest source from Brazil. It’s also commonly found in South Africa, Namibia and in the USA states of Arizona, Colorado, and the Carolinas. The result is it is no long considered rare and… The post Learn About Amethyst appeared first on A ..read more

Humans have a love affair with diamonds. There are some wonderful reasons why. You might love them for their Eye-Catching Brilliance. Visually the most eye-catching quality about a diamond is its brilliance. Brilliance gives diamonds a sense of mystique and creates a fascination. You can learn more about what makes a diamond shiny here: Science Behind The Sparkling Brilliance Of A Diamond. Another reason we love diamonds is the association with wealth and prestige. I think that they fascinate most people for psychological reasons, then visual ones. For example, some of us associate roman ..read more

Are Handmade Goods Expensive? People sometimes ask me why handmade goods are so expensive. However, I bet you didn’t know handmade goods are a smarter buy. You might ask why would buying a more expensive item be a smart buy. Keep reading and you’ll find out. Many small businesses don’t charge enough for their products or services, this is why many don’t succeed. People sometimes tell me my work is expensive than most fashion brands. Keep in mind if you’re comparing it with fast fashion, you still pay for it in the end with the harm done to the environment.… The post Handmade Goods Are A Smart ..read more