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Gemstone Detective Blog

Want to learn from an expert? This gemstone blog is run by gemmologist, Kim Rix, to impart all the knowledge she has learnt since 2015. Her goal has been to spread lessons she learnt the hard way and simplify the world of gemstones for others. Additionally, as a photographer, author and solo traveller she has much to offer her audience in terms of wisdom. This blog is an aggregate of just that.

2019 Highlights of travel and discovery

Dec 24, 20196 min read

2019 Highlights of travel and discovery

I promise to put down my pen and paper for Christmas but before I do, I’d like to share with you my 2019 highlights whilst creating the...

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Foreword by Craig A.Lynch

Dec 17, 20192 min read

Foreword by Craig A.Lynch

I would like to introduce Craig A.Lynch, a jewellery consultant and appraiser from Pheonix, USA, who very kindly agreed to write the...

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Taking your first steps in the gem trade

Dec 10, 20193 min read

Taking your first steps in the gem trade

Any new venture can be daunting and taking your first steps in the gem trade is no exception, especially when so many dealers and...

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Mogok and it’s gemstones

Dec 3, 20192 min read

Mogok and it’s gemstones

Since my visit in July 2019, Mogok has become one of my favourite travel destinations. After all, what gemmologist could resist...

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December’s birthstone Tanzanite

Dec 1, 20192 min read

December’s birthstone Tanzanite

Tiffany and Co. called it “the loveliest blue gemstone discovered in over 2000 years”, so here’s hoping you find some jewellery featuring...

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Why you should get your kids into gemmology this Christmas

Nov 19, 20192 min read

Why you should get your kids into gemmology this Christmas

If you’re buying for small people this Christmas, here’s a tip – get your kids into gemmology and you’ll be giving them a gift, not just...

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Mogok gem buying trip

Nov 19, 20192 min read

Mogok gem buying trip

I am delighted to announce that our inaugural ‘Gemstone Tours with the Gemstone Detective‘ is a Mogok gem buying trip. This gem buying...

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Discover the Top 5 Reasons Why Tucson's Gem Shows Should Be on Your Bucket List

Nov 14, 20192 min read

Discover the Top 5 Reasons Why Tucson's Gem Shows Should Be on Your Bucket List

Tucson is one of the world’s largest gem shows and arguably probably the most famous, but in case you need more persuasion to go ahead...

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Imperial Topaz Ma’am

Nov 5, 20191 min read

Imperial Topaz Ma’am

I am delighted to have been asked to be a guest speaker on the topic of Imperial Topaz at the launch of the Sustainable Jewellery...

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November birthstone: Topaz

Nov 1, 20192 min read

November birthstone: Topaz

Though the weather is turning dull and grey, November babies can rejoice in the rainbow of colours their November birthstone, topaz,...

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Visit Mogok not just for rubies!

Oct 17, 20191 min read

Visit Mogok not just for rubies!

I am so fortunate to have been able to visit Mogok. The last time I visited Myanmar in 2018, Mogok was closed so I could not complete my...

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Insider Tips on Safely Buying Gemstones Abroad: What You Need to Know

Oct 16, 20191 min read

Insider Tips on Safely Buying Gemstones Abroad: What You Need to Know

I’m very excited about being a public speaker at the Big Bead Show 2019. As well as showcasing the Gemstone Detective books, I will be...

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The Kimberley Process explained

Oct 16, 20193 min read

The Kimberley Process explained

Last week, whilst publicly speaking about ‘diamonds‘, I was asked some interesting questions about the Kimberley Process. It is not an...

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October’s birthstone: Tourmaline

Oct 8, 20192 min read

October’s birthstone: Tourmaline

Welcome to the world of tourmaline in part 2 of October’s birthstone blog! Tourmaline Tourmaline gets its name from a Sinhalese phrase...

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October’s birthstone: Opal

Oct 1, 20193 min read

October’s birthstone: Opal

All you lucky October babies have not one but two stunning birthstones to choose from: opal and tourmaline. October’s birthstones are...

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Buying Diamonds

Sep 30, 20192 min read

Buying Diamonds

I’m very excited to announce my next talk on the topic of buying diamonds; a gemstone close to my heart. Here’s a small excerpt from the...

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Gemstone Talks by Kim Rix

Sep 26, 20191 min read

Gemstone Talks by Kim Rix

I’m really delighted to have started giving gemstone talks in the UK. My debut as a guest speaker at The Jewellery Cut Live on Monday 16...

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Sep 25, 20191 min read

Gemstone Detective is featured in Gemmology Today – September 2019

Seller Beware – meet the Gemstone Detective Read More… #Scientificjournal #Magazine #GemmologyToday #GemTrade #WorldGemFoundation...

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Book reviewers needed

Sep 24, 20192 min read

Book reviewers needed

Are you a book reviewer who is looking for some new and interesting books to review? Do you like gemstones and jewellery? Do you have a...

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Gemmology Today News

Sep 20, 20191 min read

Gemmology Today News

I couldn’t be more excited to share this copy of Gemmology Today magazine with you. Read about my journey and mission to champion...

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