Novice gemologists and jewelers may find appraising pearls difficult. Our guide will show you how to appraise and grade different types of cultured…
With dark bodies and colorful sheens, beautiful Tahitian pearls have mesmerized jewelry lovers for decades. Learn more about these and other…
Cursed, perfect, or just huge, these famous pearls are fascinating. Read their history-rich tales filled with people like Kublai Khan and Elizabeth…
Did you know that routine pearl treatments are the most common enhancements in the gem trade? Learn more about these procedures and how they impact…
As consumers compare price and quality, freshwater cultured pearls are rapidly becoming more popular than Akoyas. Learn more about these amazing…
Many consumers don’t understand the difference between natural pearls and cultured pearls. Learn what these terms mean and how to distinguish…
Pearls are the only gems found within living creatures, both salt and freshwater mollusks. However, most pearls on the market today are cultivated,…
Although natural pearls are extremely rare and expensive, the availability of cultured pearls makes it easier to buy this classic, elegant gem…
We live in a world of crystals. You don’t have to dig deep into the Earth to find them. Even the bones in our bodies and the dust in the air contain them.…
If you’re looking for something unique for your next jewelry purchase, check out these ten gemstones rarer than diamond. How many have you heard…
Gemologists can use dye testing to determine if a gemstone has been dyed to alter its color. Learn how to perform this procedure safely here.
Acid testing is a destructive procedure gemologists can use to determine if some pieces are real or fake. Learn how to perform this test safely.…
These cleaning tips will make polishing silver jewelry a little easier. Learn how to prevent tarnish and how to clean silver and pearl jewelry,…
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