Nikki Stark Jewellery Blog
June's birthstone - Pearl
Pearls have recently developed a strong association in many peoples minds with twin sets and grandmothers, but natural pearls were at one point worth more than diamonds, and were even...
June's birthstone - Pearl
Pearls have recently developed a strong association in many peoples minds with twin sets and grandmothers, but natural pearls were at one point worth more than diamonds, and were even...
May's birthstone - Emerald
If you were born in the month of May, like me, then the Emerald is your birthstone. Gem quality emeralds are incredibly rare, and therefore very expensive. The vast majority...
May's birthstone - Emerald
If you were born in the month of May, like me, then the Emerald is your birthstone. Gem quality emeralds are incredibly rare, and therefore very expensive. The vast majority...
April's Birthstone - Diamond
Hugely behind with my birthstone series, where did April go?? April's birthstone is the diamond, probably the most famous gemstone. Diamonds are the hardest substance in existence and have a...
April's Birthstone - Diamond
Hugely behind with my birthstone series, where did April go?? April's birthstone is the diamond, probably the most famous gemstone. Diamonds are the hardest substance in existence and have a...
Moissanite, a diamond substitute
Moissanite is a synthetic diamond substitute which has recently started to become more popular in the jewellery market. ...
Moissanite, a diamond substitute
Moissanite is a synthetic diamond substitute which has recently started to become more popular in the jewellery market. ...
Gemstones for beginners - Cabochons
A few months ago I wrote a post on faceted gemstones, and this month I am following up with a couple of facts about cabochons. The name comes from a...
Gemstones for beginners - Cabochons
A few months ago I wrote a post on faceted gemstones, and this month I am following up with a couple of facts about cabochons. The name comes from a...