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Successful tips,details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCPWOdceg6Q About Jim Buday Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jim Buday founded the Reddit thread, Shinypreciousgems, which now sits at...

What comes to mind when you think about your mother? For many of us, memories of love, good times and...

How accurate are gem, mineral, and rock scanner identification apps? Our review covers the strengths and weaknesses of over 20...

Radiant cut diamond rings combine the best traits of the round and princess cut diamonds, but are 20-40% cheaper than...

A guide for the price of various gemstones that is based on various sources for commonly traded goods. However, gems...

Updated July 23, 2022. Up-to-date promo codes, coupons, and sales to save you money on diamond rings, engagement rings, jewelry,...

Learn how to calculate gold markup for jewelry with our comprehensive guide. Understand gold weight measurements, karat values, and practical...

May 2, 2022 Christie's, the legendary English auction house founded by James Christie in 1766, will host an auction this...

Ring Size Comparison Chart compliments of the International Gem Society. A conversion table of Ring sizes. 7 different ring size...

Explore our comprehensive standard gem sizes chart to determine if your gemstone will fit standard settings and learn how to...

Sotheby’s sold the 55-sided, 555.55-ct Enigma diamond for $4.3 million. It’s the largest natural black diamond and largest cut diamond...

Using the right gem cutting abrasives is critical for gem cutters. Our grit, mesh, and micron conversion chart will help...

Jeff R Graham shares his opinions and thoughts on various topics on Just Ask Jeff. Figuring rough cost on Just...

Not happy with your birthstone? Explore these alternative birthstones associated with astrological signs, angels, the hour or day of your...

The basics of pewter as a precious metal.

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

The IGS survey results for polishing miscellaneous gems include recommendations for popular stones as well as gems seen less frequently...

The International Gem Society (IGS) ran a jewelers pricing survey in 2002 and 2012. Over those ten years, we saw...

“Frosted Stars” are variations on classic five and six-pointed star-cut gemstones. Learn how to facet these gem designs and make...

Successful tips,details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

A book review on "Gem Dealers Secrets". It is always a treat to find a book that lives up to...

Successful tips,details and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...

Tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

Faceting Survey Results for Polishing Tourmaline: Get polishing methods for Tourmaline. View results for various procedures in polishing Tourmaline gems....

How can you determine the gold karatage of an item and learn if it’s gold-filled or plated? This simple technique...

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...

Properly pricing faceted gems can be a daunting task for investors. Learn how to research gem prices and calculate your...

Most black diamonds used in jewelry are enhanced, but natural black-colored diamonds do exist. Learn more about these as well...

How should novice faceters choose their first gemstones? Learn which gem rough materials combine cutting ease, low cost, good size,...

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

How can new gem cutters succeed in the gemstone business? Learn how rough buying and custom cutting can give you...

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...

Learn what factors most influence a sphalerite appraisal and what kind of jewelry will best showcase this beautiful gemstone.

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

Popular jewelry stones, peridots can actually vary in hardness. Our IGS member survey results can help you choose the right...

Polishing Beryls: Get successful tips, suggestions, and methods to polish a Beryl laptype, synthetic emerald laptype, or any gemstone of...

Jeff R Graham shares his thoughts and insights on the hassles of customer picture requests and why most dealers do...

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...

Jeff R Graham shares his opinions on the gem rough market. Read more on some very important perspective to be...

May 4, 2023 Photo Credit: Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency The coronation of King Charles III is going to be a glittering...

Although often overlooked, quartz is available in many styles at reasonable prices. Our crystalline quartz buying guide can help you...

If you’re cutting natural rough gems, learn to expect fractures. Stress from an unknown flaw can break out during roughing,...

Whether you’re a novice bead jewelry maker or just shopping for necklaces, these bead and necklace size charts and links...

The Australian International Faceting Challenge is a competition to see a cutters ability to cut a perfect stone. With designs...

What’s the average gemstone faceting yield from a single piece of rough? Learn how to estimate how much material you’ll...