by Tracy Hyde | Mar 11, 2025 | Aura News
Imitation pearls are everywhere, and why not. Made from glass, crystal or plastic, they look nice in jewellery, they’re inexpensive, and if they get damaged, it’s not a huge loss. However, some of the imitations are so good, it is difficult to tell, for example, if it...
by Tracy Hyde | Aug 13, 2024 | Aura News
Turquoise, one of the world’s most ancient gems, was mined in the Sinai desert by the Egyptians many thousands of years ago. It was a highly prized stone worn by the Pharaohs, the wealthy, and the elite. The world-renowned burial mask of Tutankhamun, discovered...
by Tracy Hyde | Apr 30, 2024 | Aura News
Pearls are easy to care for in the main. It’s more about what not to do with them. ‘Real’ pearls are those gems which have been cultured, or those which are natural. There are lots of imitation pearls around too, and it’s helpful to know which is which…but that’s...
