Kim Rix is a graduate gemmologist, qualified by the Gemmological Association of America (GIA), and an internationally published author and public speaker. She is also a professional, award-winning portrait photographer.
Kim's passion for gemstones informs this unique learning resource , known as Gemstone Detective, created for hobbyists and keen amateurs to help them feel more confident about buying gemstones in a foreign country.
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Kim Rix is a graduate gemmologist, qualified by the Gemmological Association of America (GIA), and an internationally published author and public speaker. She is also a professional, award-winning portrait photographer.
Kim's passion for gemstones informs this unique learning resource , known as Gemstone Detective, created for hobbyists and keen amateurs to help them feel more confident about buying gemstones in a foreign country.
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(view spoiler)[I've recently come back from the USA...so I'm busy writing the next book in the Gemstone Detective series - Buying Gemstones & Jewellery in USA. It will be published in September 2019. (hide spoiler)]
When the shops fill up with pink, red and purple, you know that Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. Instead of chocolates or flowers, why not pick a romantic gemstone as a Valentine’s Day gift? Here are Gemstone Detective’s top five:
Ruby
It may be named ‘King of Gemstones’ in India, but according to the Christian Old Testament, the value of a rubies is far outweighed by that of a good wife!