Ralph’s Blog
Edmonton’s longest-standing Graduate Gemologist, Ralph Vandenberg, has traveled the world honing his craft. Whether he is visiting the DeBeers’ diamond mines in Botswana or haggling over sapphires in the cutting rooms of Mumbai, India, Ralph is always on the lookout for the precious gems dreams are made of.
Superman’s Fortress of Solitude Found!!!!
As a child, growing up as I did during [...]
Afghanistan has always been a tough place to mine Gemstones..
The air was cool and dry, what there was [...]
Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
Have you ever gazed into a pool of water [...]
December’s Blog: Blue Zircon
Did you know that Zircon is actually a Natural [...]
“Give me your pants, I’ll sew them for you”
Even though there were times when I asked myself [...]
November’s Blog: Imperial Topaz
Now you too can have long life.. beauty.. and.. [...]