Tag Archives: Sapphire

Burma: What Does It Mean for Gems?

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Duncan Parker

Burma (Also Known as Myanmar) Burma, it’s a name that evokes images of great treasures to anyone who knows about gemstones. Now known as Myanmar, the country is still referred to as Burma by many people. The country of Burma … Continue reading →

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Stars among gems

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Duncan Parker

Stars are rare among gems, but given the right conditions, the right crystallographic structure, the right gem, and the right inclusions, all working together, a gem might exhibit a star. These four star sapphires are shown in a group, a … Continue reading →

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Untreated Star Sapphire

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Duncan Parker

Sapphires are amazing for many reasons, including the diversity of colours they may have, the phenomena that may have, and the parts of the world where they may occur. On average, sapphires are thought to be blue, but they really … Continue reading →

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Unheated Sapphires

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Duncan Parker

Sapphires and rubies are among the best known gems in the world, the gems flowing through the hands of storybook pirates when they delve into their treasure chests. The gems that are entirely untreated, and are the colour they were … Continue reading →

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