Quartz – Natural, Faceted, Green
Quartz varieties: rock crystal (colorless, 11 cts), prasiolite (green, 4.48 cts), and rose quartz (pink, 14.20 cts). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD,…
Crystalline Quartz Buying Guide
Although often overlooked, quartz is available in many styles at reasonable prices. Our crystalline quartz buying guide can help you pick your…
A View of the Quartzsite Gem Shows
The Quartzsite gem shows attract gemologists and rock hounds from around the world. Learn what to expect and how to shop at these huge annual January…
Quartz Color Treatments
Quartz color treatment results vary due to the stone’s origin. Learn the effects you can achieve with different materials and radiation and heat…
How Does Quartz Form?
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. Learn how quartz forms and how its most popular varieties get their colors.
Quartz Value
Current Value of Quartz Based on Color, Cut, Clarity and Weight
9 Floating Rose: Faceting Design Diagram
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “9 Floating…
Double Dutch Rose: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “Double…
Floating Rose: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “Floating…
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