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Gems Tai Tai: December 2010

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Light Padparadscha Diamond Lotus Ring from the Edwardian Period. A Lotus in Sunset. in more ways than one. I have been an absolute sinner for not being persistent in my blogging. realization came only when a reader wrote to me to ask for tips for buying a ruby in Myanmar. I wish him my very best in finding the gem of his dreams. Labels: chinese antique ring. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). It all started with gifts. then I started reading up and then I started buying. Wha...But a...

Gems Tai Tai: August 2010

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Monday, August 30, 2010. It is always nice to be able to retreat, once is a while, from my tai tai duties, focus over a cup of good tea and do some serious business: Blog! Of late, I have been feeling a little blue. thinking a little blue. To be more precise, Kashmir Blue! At the top of my list would be. Kashmir Sapphires were discovered in 1889 in a small Indian state northwest of the Himalayas! Qualities of Kashmir Sapphires:. Hill's Kashmir Sapphire: 22. 66 Carats. Labels: Kashmir Blue Sapphire. I was...

Gems Tai Tai: September 2010

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Gems: Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat. I was having tea with some friends when the subject of the 4 Cs came up. Mind you, we were not talking about the 4 Cs in the male species of homo sapiens but the 4 Cs of Gems! I chose this gem to illustrate the 4 Cs because it is a classic dilemma for many. Have you seen a faceted drop of blood from a pigeon? For this C, I only have one motto: The larger the better! Colour: Cornflower blue, from Ceylon (Natural). Size: 2.94 Cts. My poin...

Gems Tai Tai: Gems: Colour, Clarity, Cut & Carat

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Gems: Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat. I was having tea with some friends when the subject of the 4 Cs came up. Mind you, we were not talking about the 4 Cs in the male species of homo sapiens but the 4 Cs of Gems! I chose this gem to illustrate the 4 Cs because it is a classic dilemma for many. Have you seen a faceted drop of blood from a pigeon? For this C, I only have one motto: The larger the better! Colour: Cornflower blue, from Ceylon (Natural). Size: 2.94 Cts. My poin...

Gems Tai Tai: June 2012

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Thursday, June 7, 2012. Victorian Charm: Kashmir Sapphire amidst Diamonds. It was a weekend afternoon when the ladies decided to meet for some lunch. The driver was early so I figured a short stroll in the mall wouldn't hurt anyone. Labels: Kashmir Blue Sapphire. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). It all started with gifts. then I started reading up and then I started buying. Whatever I liked and whatever I saw. Now, though I can't say that I am a serious collector, I have a decent collection of Jad...But along...