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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
June 30, 2019
New York—Christie’s sale of historic Indian jewelry and art was expected to be big, and it did not disappoint. The auction netted a whopping $109.3 million […]
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 […]
April 14, 2019
A 40-Carat Diamond Ring with Ties to the French Royal Family Was Just Recovered by Police in Paris. The piece, which has ties to Napoleon III, had […]