Opals & Gemstones

Opal Do's & Don'ts

Opal Dos and Don'ts

luis gomez

Humanity’s passion for Opals has persisted throughout the ages. These magnificent gemstones have been popular for centuries and part of their allure is due to their unparalleled beauty and their rather esoteric...

Opal Dos and Don'ts

luis gomez

Humanity’s passion for Opals has persisted throughout the ages. These magnificent gemstones have been popular for centuries and part of their allure is due to their unparalleled beauty and their rather esoteric...

Opals Throughout History Part 2

Opals Throughout History Part 2

luis gomez

Last week’s article took us on a journey through time — across millennia as we explored the first fledgling steps of Opals, digging into their history, their industry, and their allure....

Opals Throughout History Part 2

luis gomez

Last week’s article took us on a journey through time — across millennia as we explored the first fledgling steps of Opals, digging into their history, their industry, and their allure....

Opals Throughout History

Opals throughout history 

luis gomez

The history of Opals is shrouded in both fact and fiction — in science and mysticism. It is part of this magnificent gemstone’s dynamic appeal. Throughout history, different origins have been attributed to the...

Opals throughout history 

luis gomez

The history of Opals is shrouded in both fact and fiction — in science and mysticism. It is part of this magnificent gemstone’s dynamic appeal. Throughout history, different origins have been attributed to the...

Gold --- The Gold Standard

Gold --- The Gold Standard

luis gomez

Opal might be our bias when it comes to jewelry — the gemstone that most fascinates us, and the pulse of the NIXIN Brand — but that doesn’t mean we...

Gold --- The Gold Standard

luis gomez

Opal might be our bias when it comes to jewelry — the gemstone that most fascinates us, and the pulse of the NIXIN Brand — but that doesn’t mean we...

Sapphires and their heavenly blue

Sapphires and their heavenly blue

luis gomez

Here at NIXIN, we strive to delight our customers — offer you one-of-a-kind artistic pieces fueled by our passion and our devotion to colorful gemstones. It’s no secret, Opals are...

Sapphires and their heavenly blue

luis gomez

Here at NIXIN, we strive to delight our customers — offer you one-of-a-kind artistic pieces fueled by our passion and our devotion to colorful gemstones. It’s no secret, Opals are...

Ethical Opals

Ethical Opals --- Are you buying "conflict-free...

luis gomez

Today, it’s estimated that conflict diamonds represent about 4% of the total diamond market — and some traders even think that the number could reach even higher, to about 15%. Still, it’s...

Ethical Opals --- Are you buying "conflict-free...

luis gomez

Today, it’s estimated that conflict diamonds represent about 4% of the total diamond market — and some traders even think that the number could reach even higher, to about 15%. Still, it’s...