You can be confident of buying wisely if you use these essential need to know tips
Ten essential tips for buying gemstones and jewellery.
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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
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Watermelon tourmaline: A juicy gemstone for summertime
Expert knowledge about watermelon tourmaline.
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Kim Rix
- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 min
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 nearly upon us. Instead of chocolates or flowers, why...
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Kim Rix
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Whitby Jet: more than just a stone of grief
Since the death of Prince Albert on this day in 1861, jet has been associated with mourning jewellery worn by Queen Victoria.
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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
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Gemstone Healing for relaxation
Have you ever considered gemstone healing to help you relax? All aspects of everyday life, whether work stress, relationship drama or...
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Kim Rix
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
Gemstone Tour Etiquette and Ground Rules
Travelling in a group can be an incredible and life-affirming experience as long as everyone understands group etiquette and...
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Kim Rix
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
Six gemstones for Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a month to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities all over the world, so let’s have a look at some gemstones that reflect the...
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Kim Rix
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
Why is coral so controversial?
As today is World Oceans Day, it’s time to have a conversation about coral jewellery. What is coral and why is coral so controversial?...
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Kim Rix
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
3rd anniversary gemstone: pearl
Gemstone for a 3rd Anniversary: Pearl Jackie Kennedy once said, “Pearls are always appropriate,” but this is particularly true if you’re...
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Kim Rix
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
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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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 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
- 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
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
Mogok and it’s gemstones
Since my visit in July 2019, Mogok has become one of my favourite travel destinations. After all, what gemmologist could resist...
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Kim Rix
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
Why you should get your kids into gemmology this Christmas
If you’re buying for small people this Christmas, here’s a tip – get your kids into gemmology and you’ll be giving them a gift, not just...
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Kim Rix
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
Mogok gem buying trip
I am delighted to announce that our inaugural ‘Gemstone Tours with the Gemstone Detective‘ is a Mogok gem buying trip. This gem buying...
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Kim Rix
- Nov 5, 2019
- 1 min
Imperial Topaz Ma’am
I am delighted to have been asked to be a guest speaker on the topic of Imperial Topaz at the launch of the Sustainable Jewellery...
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