World’s Biggest & Rarest Colored Gems Are on Display in L.A.
April 5, 2024 Photo Credit: X.com/HarryWinston The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Robert Procop Exceptional Jewels are proud…
Fun With Gems: US Buyers Are Reinterpreting What It Means to Be a “Precious” Gemstone
In the nineteenth century, the gemstone market was separated into two broad categories: precious and semi-precious. The four gems in the precious…
How Old Is My Zircon?
Is zircon the oldest mineral? Find out why zircon is important for scientifically dating rocks and how to learn a zircon gemstone’s age.
Top Five Gemstone Investments for 2025
What are the top gemstone investments for 2024? Learn why these five gems, some well-known and some less so, are poised to increase in value.
Dealers at 2024 Tucson Gem Show Report on Colored Gemstone and Pricing Trends
We truly live in a digital age where we can access news, follow our favorite sports teams, and shop for pretty much anything all from behind a computer…
The Power of Advertising: How the Marketing Juggernaut Behind the Barbie Movie Rocked the Gem World
©Canva. Used with permission. On July 21, 2023, the world got its first look at the long-anticipated movie Barbie. Fans went nuts and the movie…
What’s the Difference Between Gemology and Mineralogy?
There are key differences between gemology and mineralogy. Learn about these disciplines and how studying mineralogy can benefit gemologists.…
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 have undoubtedly found ways…
Eighth Anniversary Gift: Tourmaline
Just like birthstones, there are gemstones that represent each wedding anniversary year. Tourmaline is the gemstone to give for an eighth anniversary…
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