Learn about Gemology

The basic building blocks of understanding the science of gemstones.

From the humble loupe to microscopes, spectroscopes and more. Learn about the tools of gemology here.

Learn about gemstone color, crystallography, hardness, chemical makeup and more.

All about how to identify gemstones using a number of methods.

Learn what a synthetic gemstone is and what the difference is between synthetics, treatments and imitations.

All about gemstone treatments including heating, bleaching, surface coating and more.

Advanced gemology topics on a wide variety of technical subjects such as gemstone treatments and inclusions.

Gemstone history, legend, lore and other fun, non-technical articles.

Take a virtual trip to see where gemstones are found all over the world.

Basic common questions about gems and jewelry.

Commonly used charts for gemology and jewelry and lapidary.