Carol's Diamond Mind – Tagged "Diamond & Gems"– Palko Jewellery Design

"Personal Moment in Time" ~ Jewellery Stories · create moment in time jewellery · Diamond & Gems · testimonials ·Sep 09, 2021

Google Review comes with a back story. Read on ...

Over the years I have taken items for cleaning and repair to Palko Jewellery Design, and have always been very happy with the friendly service and prompt return of the pieces. Here is a interesting story which illustrates Chris’ design...

auction · Diamond & Gems · News & Points of Interest ·Jul 19, 2021

101-carat Diamond Sells in Cryptocurrency at Sotheby's

A pear-shaped diamond weighing 101.38 carats has achieved a rare feat, becoming the most expensive piece of jewellery ever sold in cryptocurrency!

Blue Sapphire · Diamond & Gems · Gem of the Month · gems · Sapphire ·Sep 19, 2019

Gemstone of the Month of September - Blue Sapphire

Blue Sapphire is the celebrated birthstone for September. The famous people who have blue sapphires in history are ...

"Personal Moment in Time" ~ Jewellery Stories · Diamond & Gems · Gem of the Month ·Jun 01, 2019

Gemstone of the Month - Alexandrite

I have a wonderful Alexandrite story to share with you.

David and Nancy came to see me last fall after Nancy had lost her diamond from her engagement ring. I’ll let them tell their story from here ...

“Our first thought was to simply have it replaced. . .

Diamond & Gems · gemmology · Jade · 2 comments ·May 15, 2019

So what's the difference between Jade and Jadeite?

I had a customer ask me this question ... so a quick answer is this. "Jade" refers to a green carvable stone, and depending on where it is coming from it will be either Jadeite or Nephrite. What are the main differences...