Morganite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
A member of the beryl family, morganite shows a range of pink colors due to traces of manganese. Recently, this gemstone has seen an increase in popularity…
January Birthstone: Garnet
Both the modern and traditional birthstone for January is garnet. Garnets come in many colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, and blue.…
December Birthstones: Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquoise
Discover December birthstones: blue topaz, blue zircon, tanzanite, and turquoise. Explore their meanings, origins, and jewelry options in…
The Best Gilded Age Jewelry at the Met Gala 2022: Tiaras, Chokers, and Nail Guards Fit For A Chinese Empress
May 9, 2022 Top Chef alum Melissa King wears Chinese nail guards traditionally worn by empresses like Empress Dowager Cixi who met with Western…
Kunzite Buying Guide
Rare and fragile, kunzite challenges lapidaries and delights jewelry aficionados. Our kunzite buying guide can help you add this gem to your collection.…
20 Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for 2025
What comes to mind when you think about your mother? For many of us, memories of love, good times and tender loving care linger. Mother’s Day…
Rutile Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Though perhaps best known as inclusions within other gems, rutile crystals themselves can be faceted or cabbed as curiosities for collectors.…
Evaluating Gemstone Cutting: The Five Ps
In recent decades, something remarkable invaded the thinking process of the colored stone industry. From dealers to consumers, they all discovered…
Xonotlite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Xonotlite is strong and can take a good polish. However, these gems are extremely rare, both as a species and cut specimens.
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