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The simple 10X loupe fits in your pocket and costs less than any other piece of gemological equipment. You’ll learn more with it than any other…

Gems that polarize light and split it into two (or three) different directions are said to be doubly refractive. Birefringence is a measure of a…

Disclosing enhancements is one of the most important responsibilities gemologists face. In fact, many countries are passing stricter laws…

Zircons are available as jewelry stones in many beautiful, sparkling colors, but are their colors natural? Are the zircons themselves natural,…

Despite fantastic colors, brilliance, and dispersion, zircon is an often overlooked gemstone. However, zircon is a remarkable mineral with…

Wow, ten years of marriage.  That’s a full decade! You and your spouse have now been married for a double-digit number of years.  This…

Are zircons natural gemstones? Learn how zircon heat treatment works and the difference between zircon and cubic zirconia.

April 5, 2024 Photo Credit: X.com/HarryWinston The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Robert Procop Exceptional Jewels are proud…

In the nineteenth century, the gemstone market was separated into two broad categories: precious and semi-precious. The four gems in the precious…