Sapphire

Selling lab-created cut gems can be quite difficult. Learn what makes this market hard to crack and the best ways to make money cutting synthetic…

Looking for something besides the classic round white diamond? Our engagement ring guide will help you find the alternative gem to match your unique…

Amber is the hardened resin of ancient pine trees. This organic substance is most well-known for the incredible inclusions of insects that can…

Can you create and cut a gem design to make the most of a stone’s tilt brightness? Learn whether your gem will benefit from this consideration.

Sapphirines are durable but very rare gemstones. Although named after their typically sapphire-blue color, these gems can occur in different…

Identifying diamonds requires the right equipment. Learn what diamond grading tools novice professionals or hobbyists need.

Satisfying the human desire for symmetry, trapiche gems have a special allure. Learn what makes these rarities so unique in our introductory article.…

A favorite among jewelry designers, tourmaline is a great option for a unique engagement ring. This guide will take you from a tourmaline novice…

Known for stunning, saturated hues, tourmaline is a colorful and modern gemstone. Most tourmalines undergo heat and radiation treatments…