Ludlamite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Ludlamite has a lovely green color, but cut stones are extremely rare. Large crystals of this phosphate mineral are known from only a few localities.…
Cabochon Carving Tools and Techniques
Whether you’re creating a simple gem accent or an exquisite cameo, the tools and techniques of cabochon carving are the same. Get started with this…
Optical Properties of Gemstones
We tend to take light for granted. It’s such a common thing we experience every day. Rarely do we think of the scientific definition of light…
Introduction to Diamond Simulants
Step 4: Gem Grading Lesson 10 Back to syllabus Distinguishing diamonds from their lookalikes is a prerequisite to diamond grading. Assigning…
Can Blockchain Diamonds Solve Ethical Sourcing and Grading Issues?
For decades, the diamond industry has faced ethical and legal issues related to sourcing and grading. Governments have tried to solve these problems…
An Introduction to Conflict Diamonds and the Kimberley Process
The 2006 film Blood Diamond, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, helped raise consumer awareness of conflict diamonds. The sale of these diamonds,…
An Inside Look at the Diamond Trade
The overarching theme in major presentations for the diamond and jewelry industry during the JCK Las Vegas Show in June 2017 is that times are…
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