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Gemstone Detective Blog

Want to learn from an expert? This gemstone blog is run by renowned gemmologist, Kim Rix, to impart all the knowledge she has learnt since 2015. Her goal has been to spread lessons she learnt the hard way and simplify the world of gemstones for others. Additionally, as a photographer, author and solo traveller she has much to offer her audience in terms of wisdom. This blog is an aggregate of just that.

Get Rich Quick! You Too Can Find Gold Worldwide

Kim Rix

Oct 22, 2020
4 min

Get Rich Quick! You Too Can Find Gold Worldwide

Calling all gold diggers: Did you read about the two lucky gold hunters who last month unearthed a pair of enormous gold nuggets in...

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Gemstone for a 5th anniversary: sapphire

Kim Rix

Sep 1, 2020
2 min

Gemstone for a 5th anniversary: sapphire

Congratulations to all of you celebrating a 5th anniversary, the anniversary of sapphire! Symbolising love and fidelity, sapphire is a...

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Kim Rix

Oct 1, 2019
3 min

October’s birthstone: Opal

All you lucky October babies have not one but two stunning birthstones to choose from: opal and tourmaline. October’s birthstones are...

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Kim Rix

Sep 5, 2019
2 min

September’s birthstone: Sapphire

September’s birthstone is sapphire. If you’re a September baby, then lucky you – regal and stylish, there’s a variety of this gorgeous...

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Kim Rix

Feb 21, 2019
3 min

Who is author Kim Rix – Part 3

I hope you were able to find a few minutes to read Who is the Author – Parts 1 & 2. This is the final Who is the Author Q&A blog post....

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Kim Rix

Feb 7, 2019
3 min

Who is author Kim Rix – part 2

I hope you enjoyed reading Who is the Author – Part 1. In this post, you will discover more about the book series. How would you describe...

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Kim Rix

Jan 30, 2019
3 min

Who is author Kim Rix – part 1

Who is the Author? Over the next few weeks I will tell you a bit about myself and why I am writing the Gemstone Detective series. Who is...

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Kim Rix

Jan 22, 2019
1 min

It’s Publication Day!

Publication day has finally arrived. Hallelujah, let’s rejoice! Publication Day means, that the process of printing and distributing is...

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Kim Rix

Dec 31, 2018
3 min

2018 My year in review

2018 has been such an incredible year, I don’t know where to start writing a year in review. I owe my heartfelt thanks to a lot of people...

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Kim Rix

Dec 27, 2018
1 min

Best Travel Photos 2018

The following images are some of my best travel photos, and some of the most memorable moments during my research trips in 2018....

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Kim Rix

Nov 2, 2018
1 min

Book Launch Triad – celebrate with us!

You are cordially invited to celebrate with us at the official launch of the next three books in the Gemstone Detective series! Thailand,...

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Kim Rix

Aug 24, 2018
2 min

4 Presidents Heads carved in Rubyvale

Have you heard of the Presidents Heads? If you love your sapphires, you might like to read on. During my recent trip to Australia to...

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Kim Rix

Aug 14, 2018
2 min

Famous Australian Gemstones

I’m back from my travels, researching Australian Gemstones. I am going to dive straight in to writing the Gemstone Detective guide to...

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