Fancy Emerald Shape Cut Tourmaline, Afghanistan, 1.81 cts

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Expert lapidarist Jim Buday shares how he learned to cut gems and created his Reddit subgroup. Read about his new faceting videos on IGS.

The concept of a “trend” is an important one in the jewelry world. Having a good understanding of historical trends is an invaluable tool for…

Over six thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians created beads made of silver and inscriptions indicate that it was worth more than gold for a…

June 2, 2023 Photo Credit: Olena Rybnikova GemGenève is an international gem and jewelry show that takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, a picturesque…

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