<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shantikiran Jewellers from the House of Musaddilal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shantikiran Jeweller]]></description><link>https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:55:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to Emerald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mineral Family:  Beryl Color:  Green Chemical Composition:  Traces of chromium or vanadium Refractive Index:  1.57- 1.59 Optical Properties:  Double Refractive, Dichroic Hardness:  7.5-8 Formation: Emeralds form deep inside the Earth, under high pressure and temperature, usually in Hydrothermal Deposits.The process can take millions of years and that is what makes it scarce. Origins of Emerald: Colombia (largest and finest emeralds): Muzo &#38; Chivor Districts (Very Rare) Zambia: Kagem &#38; Grizzly...]]></description><link>https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/post/introduction-to-emerald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ba6037fde2f1f6ed2a8052</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:59:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shantikiran Jewellers Musaddilal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzanite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gem Family: Zoisite Properties:  Double Refractive, Biaxial, Trichroic Origin:  Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Refractive Index: 1.69-1.70 Tanzanite Tanzanite, discovered in Tanzania in 1967 and named by Tiffany &#38; Co., is a rare blue-violet gemstone found nowhere else on earth. Its unique color-shifting property allows shades from violetish blue to bluish violet. Found only in Tanzania, tanzanite is up to 1,000 times rarer than diamonds , which occur in multiple locations worldwide. Coming from...]]></description><link>https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/post/tanzanite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69822208f1c6744fd019913e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:57:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/084007_e95e6f3257fc47e18f90b90e149d92e7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_806,h_710,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shantikiran Jewellers Musaddilal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Diamonds v/s Lab Grown Diamonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural Diamonds  – These form naturally deep within the Earth’s mantle under immense heat and pressure over millions to billions of years . Natural diamonds are mined from deposits worldwide and carry a unique geological history and rarity . Lab-Grown Diamonds  – Also called synthetic , laboratory-created , or man-made  diamonds, these are manufactured in a controlled laboratory environment  using advanced technological processes such as High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)  or Chemical...]]></description><link>https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/post/natural-diamonds-v-s-lab-grown-diamonds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981e973b045ee7d588b7ef6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:20:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shantikiran Jewellers Musaddilal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamonds Shapes &#38; Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamond Shapes and Cuts: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right One When selecting a diamond, many people use the terms shape  and cut  interchangeably—but in gemology, they mean very different things. Understanding diamond shapes and cuts helps you choose a stone that reflects both personal style and visual performance. Diamond Shape vs Diamond Cut A diamond shape  refers to the outline or form of the diamond when viewed from the top, such as round, oval, or emerald. A diamond...]]></description><link>https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/post/shapes-in-diamonds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981bdc0e90da4b7522dc279</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:37:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/084007_2e713a7d13da43b2b5d596f46f6fb46e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_773,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shantikiran Jewellers Musaddilal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4Cs of Diamonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quality and value of a diamond are determined by four globally recognised factors— Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat . Together, they define how a diamond looks, performs, and endures over time. Cut Cut is the most important of the 4Cs. It governs how light enters a diamond, reflects within it through total internal reflection , and returns to the eye as brilliance, fire, and ultimately the lustre of the diamond. Precise proportions, symmetry, and polish  ensure that light is reflected...]]></description><link>https://www.shantikiranjewellersbymusaddilal.com/post/the-4cs-of-diamonds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69675d4d6ae8988b73f9bb2b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:39:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/084007_32d093af15fc4556a01ba8b0b7efb746~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shantikiran Jewellers Musaddilal</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>