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Gemstone Detective Blog

The Gemstone Detective blog explores how gemstones move from mine to markets. Drawing on real experience working in gem trading regions such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Kenya, these articles help buyers understand ethical sourcing, ethics and how to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

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March birthstone: Aquamarine

Aquamarine gemstones are usually heat treated, which improves the clarity still further and removes some of the green colour. As is often the case with gemstones, the darker the colour of your aquamarine, the more valuable it is.

Kim Rix

Mar 1, 20192 min read