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Gems Tai Tai: December 2009
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Sunday, December 27, 2009. The Cornflower Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka – Truly Royal! In the world of gemstones, there are three imperial sisters who has reined over any dynasty and rules. Their status - The three royal princesses of gems have withstood the test of time. They have stood high and proud in value and demand over many years and they are The Sapphire, The Ruby and The Emerald! Don’t waste your time talking to this one! But Why Sri Lanka? While there are also sapphires to be found in the Land ...
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Gems Tai Tai: Fancy Sapphire - Fancy As Can Be
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Thursday, September 16, 2010. Fancy Sapphire - Fancy As Can Be. Just when you thought you have seen all of the colours fancy sapphires come in, pop appears another one that you have to have! This 5.52 Carat Sapphire is Lilac! A little dusty in the photo but it is loupe clean. ) How amazing is that! It is times like this that one has just got to go with the flow of what nature brings into our lives! I am still toying with ideas on how this one should be finished finally and how much diamonds or other ston...
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Gems Tai Tai: Sapphires: Kashmir Blue
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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. But a...
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Gems Tai Tai: Light Padparadscha Diamond Lotus Ring from the Edwardian Period
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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: Post Comments (Atom). It all started with gifts. then I started reading up and then I started buying&...
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Gems Tai Tai: Padparadscha - The Legend of the Lotus in Sunset
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Padparadscha - The Legend of the Lotus in Sunset. We are all fascinated with legends, fables and stories. I am not exception. I remember my ex telling me about this extremely rare coloured sapphire that is very highly coveted: the Padparadscha which means the Lotus in Sunset. My ex heard it from an old indian man he met during a flight who was wearing this gem. Apparently many hail this as a legendary colour. What is the colour of Padparadscha? The Lotus in Sunset? It all st...
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Gems Tai Tai: Jade: The Stone of the Son of Heaven
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Jade: The Stone of the Son of Heaven. For thousands of years now, the Chinese have been obsessed with a gem, or some call a stone by the name of Jade. but little do many know that there are 2 sisters in the family of Jade. One is called Jadeite and the other is called Nephrite! So what is the difference? Nephrite on the other hand is very understated. It is a stone that many who are inexperienced easily mistake as marble or stone. BUT IT IS JADE! It all started with gifts. t...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Gems Tai Tai: July 2010
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Friday, July 30, 2010. Alexandrites: The Chameleon of Gems! Also known as the chameleon of Russia or The Colour Changing Gem, Natural Alexandrites are extremely rare! It does not help when there are lab grown Alexandrites easily available at a fraction of a price! I refuse to settle for anything other than the real thing! This piece from my drawer weights 5.5 Carats and just so I can sleep easy at night, I insisted my jeweler had it tested by a lab to prove that it is a natural alexandrite. DeGem is pois...
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