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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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Book review – Thailand
I am absolutely delighted to have received this five star book review of Buying Gemstones & Jewellery in Thailand via Netgalley.com...
Kim Rix
Jan 3, 20192 min read
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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...
Kim Rix
Dec 31, 20183 min read
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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....
Kim Rix
Dec 27, 20181 min read
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Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India
I’m back from my latest travels and very excited about getting down to writing Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India. I can hardly...
Kim Rix
Dec 22, 20182 min read
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What’s current in gemstone jewellery?
As a lover of gemstones, it always fascinates me how shifts in our world-view are reflected in gemstone jewellery trends. As our modern...
Kim Rix
Nov 22, 20182 min read
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The intriguing myths behind your favourite gemstones
We all love a good story, but as a gemmologist I’m particularly fascinated by gemstone myths. Each time I hear a new story, it makes me...
Kim Rix
Nov 8, 20182 min read
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Proud Author Moments at World Travel Market 2018
Yesterday, I spent the day at the World Travel Market London. At the Sri Lanka stand, I was very fortunate to meet Manisha Gunasekera,...
Kim Rix
Nov 8, 20181 min read
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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,...
Kim Rix
Nov 2, 20181 min read
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Buying jewellery in India?
How much do you know about buying jewellery in India? So far, my travels and research in the name of the Gemstone Detective have taken me...
Kim Rix
Nov 1, 20182 min read
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Top 5 Places to Propose in Sri Lanka
If you’re planning to propose on your holiday, why not pick Sri Lanka as your dream destination? Sri Lanka is known as the Land of Gems,...
Kim Rix
Oct 23, 20182 min read
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Sri Lanka book is launched on Super Thursday
I am excited to announce that the first book in the Gemstone Detective series, featuring Sri Lanka, was launched on 4th October at the...
Kim Rix
Oct 11, 20182 min read
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Birthstone Jewellery
You’ve probably come across jewellery that incorporates your birthstone – the gemstone associated with your star sign or month of birth. ...
Kim Rix
Sep 6, 20183 min read
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Would you buy a synthetic gem?
We tend to have negative associations with the words ‘synthetic gem’. We associate ‘synthetic’ with ‘fake’ or ‘artificial’. So, when we...
Kim Rix
Aug 28, 20182 min read
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Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Australia: A Look at the Most Famous Gemstones Found Down Under
I’m back from my travels, researching Australian Gemstones. I am going to dive straight in to writing the Gemstone Detective guide to...
Kim Rix
Aug 14, 20182 min read
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Why sapphires are hot right now
Let’s talk about sapphires. It’s just over seventy years since copy writer Frances Gerety came up with De Beers’ famous slogan ‘Diamonds...
Kim Rix
Jul 14, 20182 min read
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The world's first Gemstone Detective
A very warm welcome to the Gemstone Detective book series. Imagine for a moment, sweeping white beaches against a clear, azure sea....
Kim Rix
Jul 1, 20182 min read
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