January 27, 2022
With autumn hues, citrine makes a great and affordable option for trendy jewelry. As the yellow to reddish orange variety of quartz, this gem is available in large sizes […]
May 19, 2021
With a silvery light that seems to come from within, moonstone has many associations with the Moon. That connection isn’t surprising. However, this beautiful gem also has a […]
May 10, 2021
Adamantine. Silky. Greasy? Gemologists use these and other evocative terms to describe gemstone luster. This simply means how a gem’s surface looks when it reflects light. […]
April 20, 2021
For millennia, people have used gemstones principally for ornamental purposes. However, in both ancient and modern times, cultures all over the world have also believed that […]
February 18, 2021
The February birthstone, amethyst has many popular symbolic and folkloric associations both ancient and modern, from love and spirituality to supernatural protection. Read on to learn more about […]
February 9, 2021
From Gem Society Although garnet is commonly associated with the color red, these gemstones can be found in almost any color and are popular choices […]
January 11, 2021
Tanzanite (Zoisite) Tanzanite has had a rapid rise to prominence among jewelers and gem enthusiasts. Although naturally reddish brown, this transparent zoisite variety achieves a stable, […]
October 20, 2020
Topaz is the traditional November birthstone. Before the 20th century, all yellow gemstones were called topazes. Since then, gemology has recognized topaz as a distinct gem […]
October 15, 2020
Topaz The traditional November birthstone, topaz is a popular gem. Although frequently associated with golden yellow as well as blue, it can be found in a variety […]
September 28, 2020
From Vogue While fine jewelry is usually high in monetary value, what often makes it exceptional is that it’s steeped in significance. A piece of […]
September 26, 2020
The beryl family includes some of the most popular and expensive gemstones. Emerald and aquamarine are well-known and popular choices for jewelry, while red beryl is one of the rarest and most […]
September 20, 2020
From National Jeweler: You all know the saturated blueish-green to green variety of beryl well—it’s emerald, of course. You definitely also know the green-blue to blue […]
September 1, 2020
YOUR diamond ring is probably your prized possession, and most people wear their engagement rings every single day. So how do you clean a diamond ring? […]
August 27, 2020
From formation to fine jewelry, natural diamonds have come a long way to become the heirloom you love today. About one to three billion years […]
August 14, 2020
Emerald has been synonymous with the color green since ancient times. A fine emerald is a truly breathtaking sight, and this member of the beryl family […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]