2nd anniversary gemstone: Garnet
All you January babies out there have garnet as your birthstone, but did you know that garnet is also the 2nd anniversary gemstone?...
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Gemstone Detective Blog
Want to learn from an expert? This gemstone blog is run by 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.
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Kim Rix
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Could gem painting be your new hobby?
On one of my trips last year to Mogok, Myanmar, I had the opportunity to sit and watch a gem-painting being made.
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Kim Rix
- Apr 9, 2020
- 1 min
Free downloads of Gemmology Today Magazine
Back in September 2019, I announced that I had been invited to contribute to Gemmology Today magazine. A quarterly magazine, published by...
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Kim Rix
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
Positive steps to spending time in lockdown
Are you making the most of your time in lockdown? You may have noticed that I’m not someone who likes to be stuck indoors for long! I...
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Kim Rix
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
5 Gemstones to reduce stress
With Covid-19 making the world seem strange and a bit scary, I thought I’d put together a list of gemstones said to help create positive ene
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Kim Rix
- Mar 31, 2020
- 2 min
Thinking of writing a book?
With this COVID crisis keeping us cooped up indoors, many of you will be looking for new ways to utilise your time. Perhaps you are...
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Kim Rix
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
International Women’s Day 2020
#Eachforequal on International Women’s Day 2020 – women in the gemstone world! The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day 2020 is...
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Kim Rix
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Lucky Gemstones
Could these 5 gemstones bring you the luck of the Irish? Today is St Patrick’s day, so pick up one of these 5 lucky gemstones to bring...
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Kim Rix
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2 min
1st Anniversary Gift
1st Anniversary gift? Go for gold! Many of us have heard that something made of paper is traditionally given to celebrate your 1st year...
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Kim Rix
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
5 Gemstones for Men
Gemstones for Men. Why should men be stuck with a simple metal band while women get to flash the sparklers?
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Kim Rix
- Feb 20, 2020
- 2 min
5 Gemstones for a healthy pet
Today is National Love Your Pet Day so let’s talk about gemstones for a healthy pet. Afterall, nothing shows you love your pet more than...
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Kim Rix
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
The alternative engagement ring
Why not make a stand-out statement this February the 14th with a ‘Love Yourself Ring’ instead of the traditional hearts and flowers. The...
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Kim Rix
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Foreword by Lesley Reeves
I would like to introduce Lesley Reeves an experienced wealth advisor based in Epping, in Essex, who very kindly agreed to write the...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 30, 2020
- 2 min
Gemstones for New Beginnings
Here are 3 gemstones to help you smash those goals in 2020 and beyond.
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Kim Rix
- Jan 23, 2020
- 3 min
Why is turquoise so special to Native American cultures?
Think of Native American jewellery and I’m willing to bet you’ll imagine chunks of turquoise set in silver. But have you ever stopped to...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 20, 2020
- 2 min
Reclaim Blue Monday with these dazzling blue gemstones!
If you’re suffering from the January blues this Blue Monday—said to be the most depressing day of the year—then cheer yourself up with...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
Tips for a Tucson newbie
Your flights are booked, and your hotel room is reserved, but are you really ready for the Tucson gem show? If it’s you’re a first timer...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 7, 2020
- 2 min
January’s birthstone: Garnet
It’s New Year and if, like me, you’ve made resolutions to do with fitness, finances and fulfilment, you’ll be glad of January’s...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 7, 2020
- 3 min
Mogok: Travel Experience of a Lifetime
Are you a gemstone hobbyist or amateur looking for the travel experience of a lifetime? Then the Gemstone Detective tour to Mogok is for...
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Kim Rix
- Dec 24, 2019
- 6 min
2019 Highlights of travel and discovery
I promise to put down my pen and paper for Christmas but before I do, I’d like to share with you my 2019 highlights whilst creating the...
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