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Morganite
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...
View ProfileMorganite Faceting Information
Suggestions and successful tips on Morganite Facet. Offers details on Morganite stones, and related issues and topics that are essential...
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Morganite Buying Guide
Morganite has become a popular jewelry stone, especially for engagement rings. Our morganite buying guide can help you pick a...
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Ninth Anniversary Gift Guide: Morganite
Celebrating nine years of marriage is an accomplishment indeed! For your union to last this long, you and your partner...
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Cutting a 294-ct Trilliant Morganite: An Interview with Steve Moriarty
Learn the story behind the 294-ct trilliant morganite cut by Steve Moriarty of Moriarty's Gem Art and watch his gem-cutting...
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What Does the GIA Colored Gem Grading Code Mean?
The GIA grading system describes gem color in terms of hue, tone, and saturation. Learn what the abbreviations and numbers...
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Anniversary Gifts By Year
The anniversary gift for year 1 is gold, and the anniversary gift for year 2 is garnet. Our chart tells...
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Buying Gemstones in Afghanistan: A Beginner’s Guide
Considering buying gems in Afghanistan? Learn which Afghan gemstones to seek out, which to avoid, and prepare for a “buyer...
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Buff: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Little Diff: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Quick Cushion: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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D-Aqua 1: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Seasonal Favorite: Neutral Colored Precious Stones
December 15, 2023
When people think of gemstones they often think of bright red rubies, blue sapphires, green emeralds and...
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Pinch: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips, details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Flight of Blue: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Opposed Beryl : Faceting Design Diagram
Helpful tips, details and guide on Faceting Designs.Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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What are Allochromatic and Idiochromatic Gems?
Learn the difference between allochromatic and idiochromatic gems and why some gem species can occur in many color varieties and...
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Table of Gems Ordered by Crystal System
This table contains a selection of minerals gemologists may encounter as jewelry stones or gem specimens. The gems are sorted...
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Near “P”: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips, details, and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts,...
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Equal: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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King Beryl: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Blue Ribbon: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Queen Aqua: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Ten Big, Beautiful, and Affordable Engagement Ring Stones
Looking for a gem that will make a big impression on your finger, not your wallet? These ten gems make...
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Idol Blue: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips, details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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1st Aqua: Faceting Design Diagram
Details and information on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts and facets...
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TB: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips, details and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts,...
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Maiden’s Cross: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Queens Square II: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Cross Parts: Faceting Design Diagram
Tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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“CC” Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram
Information and guide for Faceting Design Diagrams. This design is called a " "CC" Triangle". Roughing in the table before...
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3.0 Butterfly: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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The Power of Advertising: How the Marketing Juggernaut Behind the Barbie Movie Rocked the Gem World
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On July 21, 2023, the world got its first look at the long-anticipated movie Barbie.
Fans...
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Common Gemstone Treatments Cheat Sheet
There are so many common gemstone treatments available today that keeping track of them can be difficult. This list and...
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So You Wanna Cut Something New? Gem Faceting Advice
Cutting gem materials you've never worked before can be exciting but also frustrating. Some faceting advice can help you create...
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21 Pink Gemstones (How Many Do You Know?)
Pink gemstones are becoming more popular, especially for engagement rings. Here are 21 examples for every budget and style.
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Padparadscha Sapphire Buying Guide
What qualities should you look for when padparadscha sapphire buying? Learn about the sunset colors and other properties of these...
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Choosing Your First Gemstones: A Rough Guide for Faceters
How should novice faceters choose their first gemstones? Learn which gem rough materials combine cutting ease, low cost, good size,...
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Are White Aquamarines Genuine Aquamarines?
Aquamarine is the blue to blue-green variety of beryl. If you encounter so-called white aquamarines, buyer beware. Learn the facts...
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Colored Stone Grading System
"Just Ask Jeff" shares his thoughts on the Color Stone Grading System of The GIA. In May 2008, he had...
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Evaluating Gem Color: Hue, Tone, and Saturation
Accurately describing gem color is critical to determining a gemstone's value. Learn how to grade hue, tone, and saturation and...
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How Do Aquamarines Form?
The March birthstone, aquamarine is a popular gem. Learn how aquamarines form, what they look like, and how they get...
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What are Crystal Systems and Mineral Habits?
Crystals have habits. In crystallography, mineral habits refer to the way crystals form within a specific mineral. There are six...
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What’s the Best Diamond Alternative?
If you like the diamond look but want something different, learn the pros and cons of these white gems and...
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How Do Emeralds Form?
How do emeralds form? Learn how the emerald growth process works and why it makes these gems rare, green, and...
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What Do the GIA Gem Clarity Grading Codes Mean?
A gemstone’s clarity grade indicates how free it is of inclusions and blemishes. Learn how to decipher the GIA clarity...
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Tucson Gem Show 2007
Jeff R Graham shares his opinions and thoughts on various topics in Just Ask Jeff. See what Jeff shares on...
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What are Balas Rubies and Ruby Spinels?
For centuries, balas rubies were prized by royalty. Learn what happened after gemologists identified these gems as red spinels instead....
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