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Jewelry from the nation of Georgia is beautiful, distinct and highly sought after, so much so that the market has become filled with fakes. Below are some tips that will help you identify the real from the fakes whether you’re shopping online or in a physical store.

When most people think of materials for luxury watches, they envision things such as gold, platinum, silver, gems or titanium. But there is another, unexpected material that is taking the industry by storm and it is none other than rubber. Below are some reasons why it has become one of the hottest new materials among watchmakers.

Citrine is a fabulous gem that is a member of the esteemed quartz family. It is closely related amethyst and chalcedony, but has a number of properties which are distinct and responsible for its beauty and value.

Many diamond enthusiasts and collectors are crazy about chocolate diamonds, and understandably so. These gems are an excellent choice for those who are looking for something different from standard diamonds, who want jewelry that showcases a warm, earthy tone. Below is a description of these gems and why you must have them.

The gemstone known as chalcedony is a member of the quartz family. It comes in a variety of patterns, colors and shapes, and is distinctive due to its translucency combined with its solid and light color which usually ranges from blue to gray or white.

Tanzanite is a gemstone that few people know about, and yet, it has a greater rarity than diamonds. Discovered by the Maasai people near the Mountain of Kilimanjaro, who initially confused them with sapphires, this fabulous blue stone has some truly unique properties.