5 Popular Gem Cuts
Gem Cuts – what does your favourite gem cut say about you? The cut of a gemstone can refer to its shape, its cutting style or a mixture...
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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.
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Kim Rix
- Jun 4, 2019
- 2 min
June’s birthstone: Pearl
June’s birthstone Pearl and Alexandrite. The second of June’s birthstones is an organic gemstone—a description that applies to gemstones...
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Kim Rix
- Jun 1, 2019
- 2 min
June’s birthstone: Alexandrite
Lucky June babies have two gorgeous gemstones to choose from as June’s birthstone can be Alexandrite or pearl. June’s birthstone....
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Kim Rix
- May 14, 2019
- 2 min
A whirlwind History of Indian Jewellery
To celebrate today’s launch of Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India, I’m going to give you a whirlwind introduction to the history of...
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Kim Rix
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
May’s birthstone: Emerald
May’s birthstone, emerald, is synonymous with the lush, rich greens seen all around us at this lovely time of year, when Spring is at its...
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Kim Rix
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
Why I’m standing firm on gemstone scams
I always knew that my Gemstone Detective series could be controversial – after all not everyone wants to acknowledge that gemstone scams...
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Kim Rix
- Apr 11, 2019
- 2 min
5 Top Tips to buying at Gem Shows
Whether you’re a gemstone enthusiast, a jeweller looking for inspiration or simply curious about gemstones, gem shows are an amazing way...
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Kim Rix
- Apr 1, 2019
- 2 min
April’s Birthstone: Diamond
April’s birthstone – Springtime’s known as ‘the only pretty ring time’ so if you were born in April, make sure yours sports a diamond! De...
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Kim Rix
- Mar 15, 2019
- 3 min
Consumer Rights
What are my consumer rights when buying gemstones and jewellery? March the 15th, World Consumer Rights Day, is an important date for the...
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Kim Rix
- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
March birthstone: Aquamarine
March birthstone. Now March is here to chase away dull winter greys, what better gemstone to wear than March birthstone, aquamarine? As...
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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 14, 2019
- 2 min
Romantic Gemstone?
The perfect romantic gemstone for Valentine’s Day… When the shops fill up with pink, red and purple, you know that Valentine’s Day is...
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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
- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
February birthstone: Amethyst
If you’re feeling guilty about falling off the wagon now that dry January is over, then the February birthstone, amethyst, might just be...
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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 24, 2019
- 2 min
USA itinerary
I’m hugely excited about my USA itinerary. I leave on the 27th January 2019 returning on 7th March 2019. Once I have picked up my car in...
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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
- Jan 17, 2019
- 3 min
Discover Sri Lanka's Hidden Gem: An Honest Book Review of Buying Gemstones and Jewellery
I am delighted to have received yet another Netgalley reader review for Buying Gemstones & Jewellery in Sri Lanka. Thank you to the...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 14, 2019
- 2 min
The Evolution of the Diamond Engagement Ring: From Ancient Times to Modern-Day Proposals
Valentine’s day is not far off and here in the Northern hemisphere we’re preparing for ice – of the diamond engagement ring variety! ...
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Kim Rix
- Jan 14, 2019
- 2 min
January’s birthstone: Garnet
The birthstone for January is garnet, which most of us think of as a deep red gemstone. But did you know that garnet is not only mined in...
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