by Michael Pope | Apr 9, 2018 | Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings
You probably already know of the diamond’s toughness. In fact, it’s the hardest gemstone and is made of just one element: carbon. Its structure makes it 58 times harder than anything in nature and can only be cut with another diamond. While it’s become nearly... by Michael Pope | Apr 4, 2018 | Aquamarine, Birthstone, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds
The serenely colored aquamarine invokes the tranquility of its namesake, the sea. In fact, the name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to...