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 […]
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, […]
May 23, 2019
A Brief History of Tahitian Pearls Native Tahitians collected natural pearls from the black-lipped pearl mollusk, Pinctada margaritifera, for many generations prior to Spanish and English involvement. Some […]
March 1, 2019
Geologically speaking, precious opal is a rare find. With so few localities producing gem-quality opal, scientists have had some trouble understanding exactly how this material develops. […]
October 15, 2018
How Did Diamonds Form? Scientists have found evidence that diamonds formed in several ways. Around 90 miles (145 km) below the surface in areas of the Earth’s mantle, […]
September 12, 2018
Emerald fractures can be caused by the same things that give the gems their intense green color. This is the chemical formula for beryl: Be3Al2Si6O18 Beryl is composed […]
August 18, 2018
Q. Will a diamond look the same in a billion years? What happens to these giant carbon molecules over very long periods of time? A. It depends […]
May 26, 2017
Gemstone color owes a little to pigments and a lot to light. Some gems get their color the same way paints receive their color. For example, […]
August 19, 2015
Morganite, a gemstone, is a member of the Beryl Family is Pink, Orange or Purple Beryl, which is the same species as Emerald. Beryls are beryllium […]
March 8, 2013
We realize that it’s virtually impossible to shield your jewelry from the daily hustle and bustle of life. After all, you’re supposed to enjoy wearing your […]
March 8, 2013
What you should know when buying a Gemstone? Suppose you need to get a special gemstone for yourself or for someone special. You can try to […]
March 8, 2013
The radiant glamour of gold. Pure platinum elegance. Delicate or dramatic silver. Three precious metals, thousands of years of history. For long treasured as ornamentation and […]
March 8, 2013
In ancient times these “gems of the sea” adorned royalty, aristocrats and the very wealthy. In early Asian societies, pearls were viewed as physical symbols of […]