September Newsletter 2022
Summer is over and as we transition to fall for many of us this time of year means preparation for the gem and jewelry high season. After two years of pandemic induced interruptions, it is great to see that our local gem fair is back on. The 67th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will take place 7-11 Sept 2022, and will welcome thousands of buyers and sellers. Keep an eye out on our New Arrivals page for exciting new gem finds!
Exciting New Arrivals
We are always adding new and colorful gems to our collection and this month is no exception. Two of my favorite new gems are the stunning Turquoise and Serpentine.
Untreated Turquoise
Pure, natural turquoise is rare and the color is mostly blue interspersed by brown, dark-grey or black veins, which can be sparse or dense. Due to its relative softness (5-6 on the Mohs scale), turquoise is usually cut en cabochon and best suited for gemstone earrings, pins, brooches, as well as in necklaces and fashionable gemstone pendants. We have recently added some gorgeous, natural untreated Turquoise gems to our stock.
Gem Quality Serpentine
Serpentine exhibits greenish hues and a texture similar to the skin of a snake; it is therefore named from the Latin serpens, meaning 'snake' or 'serpent'. Serpentine is fairly soft (2.5-5.5 on the Mohs scale), so is usually cut as cabochon gemstones, or carved into decorative objects. We are pleased to offer high quality serpentine gems that would look stunning in jewelry designs such as pendants, pins, earrings and brooches.
Click here to see all New Arrivals.
September Birthstone
The birthstone for September is Sapphire, the most popular colored gemstone in the world! Sapphire makes the perfect gemstone gift, and we have them available in all colors and sizes.
Customer Questions and Answers:
Question
What is the difference between spectrolite and labradorite?
Answer
Labradorite is known for its remarkable iridescence. This schiller or metallic luster can be seen when light hits the stone from particular angles. Most typically, these metallic tints are violet, blue and green. Some rare specimens of labradorite display a full spectrum of colors, not only violet, blue and green; but also yellow, orange and red. These rare specimens have been given the name spectrolite. The name was introduced by the Finnish geologist Aarne Laitakari (1890-1975), former director of the Geological Survey of Finland. Laitakari's son, Pekka, discovered the first spectrolite deposit at Ylämaa in South-Eastern Finland near the Russian border in 1940. To date, the rare variety called spectrolite has only been found in Finland and the name has been reserved for uniquely colorful spectrolite from the Ylämma region.
Question
What is Spanish Topaz and do you have any?
Answer
Spanish Topaz is a false/misleading term used by some less than honest sellers. This is actually not a Topaz at all, but a Citrine. Gemselect does not sell any gems under this false name.
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Happy Gemstone Hunting!
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