A well-cut stone helps to hide imperfections and bring out its true colour and brilliance. Broadly, there are two styles ...Read more

Hardness in gemstones refers to their resistance to being scratched by another material.  The Mohs hardness scale is a relative measure ...Read more

Ever wondered how the dazzling array of gemstones is organized? From ancient traditions to modern science, understanding gemstone categories helps ...Read more

Gemstones are minerals, rocks, or organic matters that have been chosen for their beauty, durability, and rarity and then cut ...Read more

Shrinkage stoping is a vertical overhand stoping method in which most of the broken ore remains in the stope to ...Read more

Cultural considerations and impact assessment in mining have long been a significant concern for several mining companies. Indigenous peoples are ...Read more