July 25, 2020
High profile family feuds typically involve money, inheritances, and nasty sibling rivalries. The Princie Diamond saga has all the stakes of an HBO drama. The Princie […]
July 22, 2020
The spot price of gold might be soon be entering record-breaking territory. The precious metal surpassed US$1800 an ounce on July 8, a feat not accomplished […]
July 11, 2020
A 28.86-carat D-color diamond sold for $2.1 million, setting a record for a jewel sold at an online-only auction. The VVS1 clarity gem was the top […]
July 9, 2020
Diamonds occur in an array of colors – from pure whites and soft pinks and blues to brilliant hues of purple and red. Within such variation, […]
June 17, 2020
Rubies can command the highest per-carat price of any colored stone. This makes ruby one of the most important gems in the colored stone market. In […]
June 16, 2020
People accept a certain amount of sand, dirt, and dust as ordinary ingredients in their lives. What they might not be aware of is that those […]
March 28, 2020
Suddenly, they are the most trendy engagement ring centerpiece around. There is a reason engagement rings and diamonds are synonymous. With a chart-topping score of 10 […]
March 18, 2020
A jewelry store’s pearl counter is a fascinating place. These enchanting gems have represented beauty and perfection ever since man discovered them in ancient times. They […]
March 5, 2020
Gemstones and precious metals are pretty, and pretty useful, too. Cobalt, silver, diamonds…everywhere you look. It’s easy to take gemstones and precious metals for granted. They […]
February 24, 2020
There are roughly 200 varieties of natural gemstone known in the world today. Alongside the world’s precious gems (diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald) are numerous semi-precious […]
December 30, 2019
Shine bright like a yellow diamond? But actually. Your S.O. knew that if he or she liked it they should put a colored ring on it. Gemstones in […]
December 20, 2019
Those letters and numbers are the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) gem clarity grading codes. Jewelers and gemologists frequently use this system. To understand what the codes mean, […]
November 20, 2019
Humankind’s fascination with precious stones long predates the establishment of gemology. The Romans believed that diamonds were splinters of falling stars, while the ancient Greeks considered […]
November 18, 2019
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons / Smithsonian Institution Archives, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons by Stacy Conradt – Mentafloss.com On September 11, 1792, the Hope Diamond was […]
October 31, 2019
CARING FOR OPALS Now that you are a proud owner of a beautiful opal, we would like to share some recommendations in proper care and cleaning […]
October 10, 2019
London—A brooch featuring an engraved Colombian emerald gifted to an aristocrat who inspired a character in the poem “The Lady of the Lake” sold for more […]
October 1, 2019
Sapphire Few gems have held our attention over millennia as well as sapphire. The pure blue colors and excellent durability of this gem-quality member of the […]
September 18, 2019
From Gem Society Although emeralds occur in many localities, some sources are better known for high-quality gems than others. Learn about famous (and not so famous) emerald sources, from ancient […]
August 15, 2019
We may covet gemstones for their beauty, but their real value lies in what they tell scientists about the extreme forces at work deep underground. Around […]
July 15, 2019
Most gemstones will respond well to warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush at home. However, some gems do have sensitivities. Familiarize yourself with these, […]