In The Loupe
What's the Difference: Lavender Quartz vs. Amethyst
Lavender quartz is a variety of quartz that has a light lavender to pinkish-purple hue. It tends to have a translucent and opalescent effect. The exact cause of the colour...
What's the Difference: Gold Vermeil vs. Gold Plated
Read more about these two different methods of plating jewellery and what the difference its between them.
What's the Difference: Jade, New Jade, Bowenite and Serpentine
There is an awful lot of misrepresentation of these minerals online. It's no wonder though, as jade has been prized for thousands of years for its beauty and durability.
What's the Difference: Natural vs. Synthetic Malachite
Malachite is a popular gemstone often used in jewellery and decorative items. While natural malachite is formed over thousands of years through a natural process, synthetic malachite can be created...
What's the Difference: Pink Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Pink Quartz
You may have come across these names and wondered why there are three different names for a pink coloured quartz crystal. We'll take a deeper dive into why they're different.