Fantasy gem designs combine elements from faceted and cabbed stones as well as artistic embellishments. Learn the basics of this modern lapidary…
May 13, 2022 Photo attribution: Shutterstock/photo-world The birthstone of May, the verdant, green glow of emerald ushers in the start of spring…
Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical properties of…
Proustite crystals have magnificent red colors and good brilliance. Although facetable, they’re too soft for jewelry use but highly desired…
May 9, 2022 Top Chef alum Melissa King wears Chinese nail guards traditionally worn by empresses like Empress Dowager Cixi who met with Western…