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What are the myths and significance of adding sapphire in your jewelry?

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  The September birthdays and those born under the Taurus zodiac sign both have  sapphire  as their official birthstone. Unlike other corundum varieties, the sapphire gemstone is not red (the red variety of corundum is ruby). Sapphire is one of the four most sought-after precious stones. Many people put their faith in the prosperity promised by these astrological gems. Because of these myths, many people try to keep a sapphire jewelry piece or ornament in their homes at all times. In spite of its rarity, this gem has been the subject of numerous myths.   Sapphire history and myths The British Royal Family has a long history of wearing  sapphire jewelry .  One of the Crown Jewels' gemstones is sapphire. The Ceylon Sapphire used in Princess Catherine's engagement ring was originally used on Princess Diana. During his travels in 1676, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier wrote a brilliant account of how the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan adorned the re...

How has the diamond market benefited in the current decade

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  The diamond industry proved its resilience, by delivering excellent figures in every segment of the gems and jewellery industry in the last decade, and is even well-positioned for the future. While the diamond industry like all other industries suffered during the Covid-19 crisis, it still managed to keep its sheen sparkle. Amidst lockdowns, travel restrictions and economic uncertainty diamond market and diamond jewellery market witnessed sales down by 15 per cent in 2020 with most of the decline happening in the first and second quarters. With store closures, the diamond industry saw many players like KGK Group going online and their retail sales pivoted online, and benefited from consumers who could not spend on travel but chose diamond jewellery instead.  Demand returned during the third and the fourth quarter, culminating in a strong festive and holiday season across the globe. Festive and Holiday Season The boost was driven by holidays, jewellery sales saw a 5–10...

5 reasons why KGK Group stands out as one of the top wholesale diamond suppliers

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  To be ready to know what wholesale pricing means, you will have to first be able to set retail and wholesale diamonds apart. Understanding this is important as many sellers using the tagline wholesale diamond dealers are not wholesalers. Wholesale diamond is a term used for trading wherein the buyer buys bulk orders from manufacturers of a product and, in doing so, pays a significantly lower cost than what the user of the product generally pays. In the diamond business, the trader buys directly or indirectly from the cutter in bulk and then sells these loose diamonds to the tip consumer. This provides the wholesaler diamond supplier with a price advantage compared with what you'd buy buying the diamond from a retailer. Retailing is the next step towards trading in commodity markets, which is when the trader buys the best wholesale diamonds from a wholesaler diamond supplier and sells it for a better price by adding value and services to the product. India is home to the ...

What are our most popular semi-precious stones?

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  The mining process brings precious gemstones to light, and these stones are then cut, polished, and faceted into dazzling works of art. The  KGK group 's  designers spare no effort in creating modern and classic looks that appeal to cus tomers of all ages.   Fascinating as they may be, gemstones undergo a meticulous process of cutting and polishing to achieve the desired form and color. Polishing and finishing the gems is necessary before they can be utilized in jewelry. Whether they are considered precious or  semi-precious stones , this is true of emeralds, rubies, diamonds, topaz, and any other gemstone. Let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known gemstones.   Amethyst   When shaped into a ring, this gorgeous purple gemstone sparkles and shines. Its purple hue can run the gamut from pastel to deep. This gemstone's widespread availability in a stunning spectrum of hues and a wide range of sizes and cuts have greatly increased its reno...