The days are getting longer, and flowers are blooming – in short, it’s time for spring!
Spring has officially arrived, and a lot has been happening at Gemporia over the last season! We've had lots of exciting events, lots of new launches, and a favourite trade show of ours has been and gone for another year. In the midst of all of this, however, we’ve been constantly updating our Gemology Hub to keep bringing you the best of our gemstone and jewellery content, whether that’s informing you of the most interesting gemstone facts, advising you on how to care for your jewellery, or keeping you up to date on what’s happening on our TV channel.
In short, the Gemology Hub is where we keep you clued up on everything that’s happening within the Gemporia and gemstone world, and knowing what your favourite blog posts are has a huge influence on the future content we bring to you.
So, in no particular order, here are our most popular blog posts of the last season...
10 ALLURING GEMSTONES FROM (AND INSPIRED BY) THE SEA
With our team of in-house experts, we pride ourselves on being able to have all the gemstone knowledge and information you could possibly need right at your fingertips. It's always so fascinating to know the journey behind your gemstones, from where they’re mined to how they end up on your doorstep – and this post provides you with the first step!
This blog details just a few of the most amazing gemstones that are found in the depths of the ocean, as well as a few sea-inspired stones, too.
READ OUR OCEAN STONES BLOG
WHAT IS AQUAMARINE – GEMSTONE FACTS AND INFORMATION
March's birthstone is arguably one of the most beautiful gemstones available to us, and we have so many gorgeous parcels of it just waiting to land on your doorstep.
This blog discusses the Aquamarine gemstone in its entirety; so, if you want to know the history of the stone, where it’s mined, its most valuable qualities and why it’s so special, this is the piece for you.
READ OUR AQUAMARINE BLOG
A BRIEF HISTORY OF EARRINGS
A post that reads exactly how the title suggests, A Brief History of Earrings discusses just that. Beginning with the 5,000-year-old story of the passing of a man named Ötzi, the post highlights the history of earrings and how the trend actually dates back further than we originally thought.
READ OUR EARRINGS BLOG
HOW TO FIND OUT HER RING SIZE WITHOUT HER KNOWING
Found her perfect birthday gift? Planning to propose? Whatever the reason is for buying her that special ring, we have a multitude of ways to find out her ring size whilst keeping it a complete surprise!
From a free ring sizer to our in-house resizing service, this blog reveals all the ways we have to confirm their ring size without them knowing.
READ OUR RING SIZE BLOG
WHAT IS THE BEST DIAMOND GRADE? UNDERSTANDING THE 4 C’S OF DIAMONDS
Diamonds are forever, as we all know – but what isn’t often known is how they’re graded, and how to find the best quality Diamond for you.
This blog discusses the four C’s of Diamond grading (carat weight, clarity, cut and colour), as well as the difference it makes in determining how valuable a Diamond actually is. The information also comes in handy when buying one for yourself!
READ OUR DIAMOND GRADING BLOG
GEM LINGO – AN A TO Z OF COMMON JEWELLERY TERMS
Whether you’re an avid gemstone collector or a complete novice, you’re guaranteed to learn something new from one of the words on this list.
This post takes you through some of the most common jewellery and gemstone terms and their definitions. Even if there’s a word you don’t know, it’s a post for everyone who loves to learn about the jewels they purchase.
READ OUR JEWELLERY TERMS BLOG
PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR: WHAT IT IS, AND HOW WE USE IT
The Pantone Colour of the Year for 2023 is Viva Magenta. According to the Pantone Colour Institute, Viva Magenta is a hybrid colour that represents the everchanging world we live in, and “comfortably straddles the physical and virtual in our multi-dimensional world”.
This blog entails more information about 2023’s Pantone Colour of the Year, what PCoY actually is, and why it's used when it comes to the trends of the upcoming year.
READ OUR PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR BLOG
If this list is anything to go by, learning the history behind gemstones and jewellery is something our customers love to do. We are unique in having an team of experts that have all this profound knowledge right at their fingertips, so we take great pride in being able to educate our readers on all things gemstones.
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