How Can Gem Buyers Protect Themselves from Fraud?
How can gem buyers avoid undisclosed gem treatments and substitutions? Learn why it’s best to deal with expert gem cutters rather than commercial…
Is an SI Clarity Diamond a Good Deal?
Clarity grades are the most confusing part of diamond engagement ring buying. See what an SI clarity diamond looks like and learn how to pick the…
Garnet Engagement Rings
For thousands of years, garnets have symbolized love, life force, and victory — perfect associations for an engagement ring. This durable gemstone…
Garnet Buying Guide
With so many color options and a wide range of prices, choosing a garnet can be daunting. In fact, the term “garnet” covers a large group of minerals…
Garnet Symbolism
Garnet symbolism is rich and varied. Cultures all over the world have prized this gemstone for its beautiful colors and durability. The traditional…
Topaz Engagement Rings
Rarely does a gemstone have popular associations with multiple colors. Traditionally, topaz was favored as a golden yellow stone. Nowadays,…
Topaz Buying Guide
Topaz makes an excellent jewelry stone. It comes in a wide range of colors — and prices — to complement any outfit and style. Our topaz buying…
Topaz Symbolism
Through the ages, topaz has been popularly associated with wealth. However, topaz symbolism and lore has also covered many other areas, such as…
Citrine Engagement Rings
Bright yellow or intense orange, citrine has long been a symbol of the Sun. As a November birthstone and the most well-known yellow gemstone,…
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