Tanzanite, a striking blue-violet gemstone, was discovered in 1967 near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Its unique colour, resulting from the presence of vanadium, quickly captivated gem enthusiasts. The gemstone was named by Tiffany & Co. in honour of its country of origin, making it one of the few gemstones to be named after a place.
Peridot is also one of the oldest and most exotic gems in the world. It has been mined as a gem for over 4,000 years! The ancient Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun” and believed that it could protect them from evil spirits and terrors of the night. This gemstone displays a unique
Labradorite is a gem first discovered in Labrador, Canada, in the late 1700s, where it first got its name. But it is also found in other places around the world, such as Finland, Madagascar, Australia, and Russia. Labradorite comes in a variety of colours, from grey to black to green to blue. The colour depends
It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.”-Marcus Aurelius Aurelius’ observation is closely related to human psychology. Many of us tend to live our lives seeking validation from others, rather than being true to ourselves. I have had to fight
