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Unable to find satisfactory gemstone photographs online, I've chosen to document my personal experiences with these precious stones, This narrative aims to provide a deeper, more intimate understanding of the gemstone photography, step by step.

This article presents a comprehensive comparison between Mozambique and Burmese rubies, examining their geological origins, physical properties, historical significance, and current market status.

Discover the best aperture settings for photographing gemstones - find out my suggestions in this insightful article!

Dive into the realm of blockchain and the gemstone industry in this new article.

Unlock the secrets of gemstone photography as we delve into the captivating dance between natural and artificial light, revealing the true essence of a stone's allure.

Detecting natural sapphires from lab-grown or fake ones requires a combination of scientific methods and gemological expertise. Let's see what is the easiest for you!

ChatGPT is a fantastic website that can be used for a range of tools, such as writing a book, coding, and exploring innovative business strategies. I've been trying it since day 1 since I'm a huge nerd :D So, here's my take on the gemstone world on ChatGPT:

Are you considering buying a lab-grown stone but still don't know if it's worth it? What are the differences between a lab-created and a natural stone? Let's find out together!

Let us give you some ideas on how to snap the most natural-looking photographs of emeralds with your DSLR.

Learn more about grey spinels and which jewelry style is best for this stone.

How to recognize synthetic spinels, does spinel size influence its price ?

Calibrated + single stones: different qualities, shapes and sizes available

How is the market doing? What are our forecasts? Let's discuss it today.

Marketing, Spinels as a Design, Gemquiz, let's find out in this week's blog post

We received two messages this week from students who want to start their own gemstone business. They asked for some advice and we thought it’d be nice if we shared our thoughts on the subject with you!

Gems photography does not appear to be well-explained on the internet. This is why I believe this little post will cover the basics. I'll go over the post-editing process of the photographs in Photoshop and Lightroom in greater depth in another guide.

Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kashmir..? Where do you think these sapphires come from? Let's see if you have a good eye!

Ruby or spinel? Know the difference! Let's see if you can tell the difference between these two stones with this quick quiz. GO!

Yellow sapphire has recently been a popular choice for custom-designed jewelry. What caused such a hype?

When it comes to purchasing something expensive online from a company we have never heard of, we are all a little hesitant. This is a brief guide to ensuring that the company from which you are purchasing gems is completely legitimate.

What is pleochroism? How much is a color-change stone? Where should you get them from? Let's check it out!

Teal and parti sapphires have recently become increasingly popular among jewelers and gem enthusiasts, let's see why!

Teal and parti sapphires have recently become increasingly popular among jewelers and gem enthusiasts, let's see why!

A small collection of pink sapphires from Madagascar brought back by one of our gemologists during his trip there. The stone has not been heated in any way and may be purchased at GemMatrix.

This is it! Christmas is approaching. We have the perfect gift for your loved one. Check out our selection from our new red spinel collection

Discover the new color trend for 2022! This will result in a wave of different options for us, gemstone dealers!

This week's question is: how can you tell the difference between spinel and corundum?

You've certainly heard of it, the Fura Australian Auction was held in Bangkok from 15 to 23 November 2021, with over 1 million carats of sapphires in blue, teal, parti, green and yellow colors. The rough is from Queensland's Anakie-Sapphire Fields.

Due to our recent acquisition of spinels from around the world, we thought it would be a great idea to share some information with you regarding spinels in general! Let's embark on our tour together!

A few words about fancy sapphires. Scarcity, engagement ring, hardness and so on!

How to pick the right sapphire? What about Nigerian Sapphire? How should you wear a sapphire? Let me give you a fast overview of all possible responses to these questions.

Many poets have praised alexandrite as "an emerald by day and a ruby by night" because of its color-changing property, which turns it green in sunlight and red when lit by candles or incandescent lamps. Let's see what make these stones so special!

Should you use photos from your phone camera or your DSLR?

In contrast to color change sapphires, parti sapphire do not change color when exposed to different types of light

Sapphire is a gemstone that can be found in a variety of jewelry, including rings, pendants, bracelets, broochers, and earings.

Would you like to give your stones a new look? When and why should you make such a decision? Let's have a look at this in our new blog article!

Spinel is one of the minerals formed by high-pressure action and has become very popular these last decades. Let's discover why!

The color, cut, and clarity of a ruby, as well as its carat weight, influence its quality and value. The brightest and most costly shade of red, known as blood-red or pigeon blood, fetches a significant premium over rubies of comparable grade. Let's review the key points!

Nearly 95% of sapphires on the market are "heated". As a result, a heating treatment is regarded as a natural and necessary aesthetic technique that does not need to be indicated on the invoice. But what makes unheated sapphires so special?

Heat treatments are used on rubies, sapphires, and many other precious stones to improve their color and reduce the visibility of their inclusions. Emeralds, on the other hand, are distinctive in that they crack and shatter when heated to high temperatures.

Sapphire is known for its color zoning, which is the zoning of different colors in a stone. Which cuts can you give a sapphire?

This stone is frequently associated with loyalty, purity, and wisdom. As a result, it is the ideal stone for engagement. How should you wear this stone?

How did Tanzanite form? What Makes Tanzanite So Unique? What colors should you wear with a tanzanite ring? You'll find the answers in this brief blog post! Let us know what you think!

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, trade fair operators, notably gem and jewelry trade shows, were compelled to postpone their activities indefinitely. To make sure that they stay afloat, we think that you have to enlarge your new horizon!

Some yellow sapphires are exceptionally clear, while others have a bright yellow to orange tint. How should you wear these lovely stones?

Most rubies are mined in Southeast Asia, Australia, Brazil, and India. Over the years, the majority of rubies have been discovered in Myanmar's Mogok Valley.

Our company's history is full of more than just gems. We feel that the right work environment, our culture, and our attention on our employees' well-being have contributed to our long-term success. But let's go back to 2004, when we established GemMatrix!

Important: remember, if you are not sure about what you are buying, get your ruby evaluated by a gemologist.

Purchasing an engagement ring set with a ruby is a wise choice. But which gem should you choose?

Today, I was curious about how the sapphire sorting process works in our office

Have you heard of the Incas' lost gold and emeralds? In this article, you will learn about Stewart Connelly, a Red Cross American Volunteer during WWI who discovered one of the world's most valued lost antiques.

Emerald is a stone with a vitreous luster that is transparent to translucent in nature. But how to identify a genuine emerald?

Iolite is the word we use in gemology, but you may also know it under the name cordierite, which is more commonly used in mineralogy.

The heating process won't modify the initial colour of Tanzanite. So what does it really do then?

As mentioned in our previous articles, tanzanites are very famous for their pleochroism, this is why the cutting guides must be meticulously respected when cutting the stone

The known varieties of zoisite had none to zero influence on the gem industry before the discovery of tanzanite. Discover why tanzanites became such a unique stone!

Many people are unfamiliar with gemstones. When they first see an emerald for the first time, they don't understand why it's so expensive because it's full of inclusions. So, what makes a good emerald?

There are threats to any investment, of course. But how about Tanzanites?

Should you want a blueish-colored emerald? What about its inclusions, and which treatment should you ask before purchasing it?

The term "precious stones" was not introduced until much later in the Western world.

A lot of cultures associate this gem with moonlight, and it's very easy to understand why.​

Inclusions are always a piece of art from nature and fascinate us. Let's see how they form and how you should differentiate them from the synthetics ones.

Micrometeorites that have collided with Earth's oceans over time have decomposed, leaving us with some curious findings...

You may be wondering how it is possible for spinels and rubies to be found together. Let's discuss about it in our new article!

The use of gems in the creation of royal and imperial ornaments is something shared by all successive European societies.

A lot of you asked us questions about how to oil emeralds after watching our video with Justin K.Prim on YouTube. The most frequent question was: "can I use cedarwood oil for the treatment of my emeralds?”.⁠

You voted for it on Instagram last time, so I did some research on the topic and discovered that India's background with gemstones is indeed extremely interesting. Let's start from the start with some historical events and finish with more specific facts.

Preforming, doping, cutting, polishing, and so on... What machines are used in a Thai factory, and how do they work? The response is in our new article about one of our Thai gemcutting factories.

Discover the reasons of the color change in garnets and what happened to garnet throughout history.

At GemMatrix, we're not only experts in our field, but mostly passionate about gemstones. This article is about how one of our gemologists turned some rough garnet into pure beauty in a designed piece of jewelry.

In 2016, astronomers at University of Warwick in Coventry, England, discovered something fascinating about the giant exoplanet HAT-P-7b.

Ruby gemstones are prized for their deep red hue, which reflects passion. This red color comes in a number of variations. Each ruby also has inclusions that make it meaningful.

Iolite is the word we use in gemology, but you may also know it under the name cordierite, which is more commonly used in mineralogy

Depending on the structure and composition of the metal ions, spinels may be ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic.

Peridot was called the "Sun Gem" by the Egyptians who discovered it on a Red Sea island.

Emerald was one of the most precious gemstones in antiquity. After the discovery of the New World emeralds, its competition in the gems industry exploded.

What is it about spinels that makes them so appealing to gemologists and investors?