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Is zircon the oldest mineral? Find out why zircon is important for scientifically dating rocks and how to learn how old a zircon gemstone is.

When one discusses the diamond market, there are quite a few individual niches which each have their own trends. Firstly, you have the relatively…

There are key differences between gemology and mineralogy. Learn about these disciplines and how studying mineralogy can benefit gemologists.…

Eight is a powerful number when it comes to marriages. If you have made it to this milestone anniversary, take a moment to congratulate yourself…

Black is a color that can say a lot. Wearing black diamond jewelry communicates a sense of unique strength and confidence while simultaneously…

Professionals will tell you never to trust a trade name used to describe the appearance of a fancy colored diamond. Trade names are unofficial terms…

Some treatments add lab-created material to mined gemstones. The part-natural, part-synthetic nature of these gems has prompted some in the…

An assembled gemstone is constructed from two or more combined materials. Gemstone doublets and triplets, intarsias, and rhinestones are all…

Step 3: Practical Gemology Lesson 23 Back to syllabus Gems are frequently dyed to enhance their color. Distinguishing natural from enhanced…