23 Red Gemstones
Are you fascinated by the allure of red gemstones but unsure which ones make the best choices for rings and other jewelry pieces? This comprehensive…
Are you fascinated by the allure of red gemstones but unsure which ones make the best choices for rings and other jewelry pieces? This comprehensive…
Chart showing a mix of modern and traditional birthstones by month. The Origin of Birthstones The idea of a birthstone, a gemstone that corresponds…
The polariscope is one of gemology’s simplest and most useful tools. With a little practice and our three-part polariscope guide, you’ll…
An assembled gemstone is constructed from two or more combined materials. Gemstone doublets and triplets, intarsias, and rhinestones are all…
One of the simplest ways to distinguish natural from synthetic gems is finding inclusions that can only be the result of laboratory growth. You…
Some people make distinctions between different kinds of synthetic or lab-grown gems. In fact, you may even find different definitions of synthetic…
June 2, 2023 Photo Credit: Olena Rybnikova GemGenève is an international gem and jewelry show that takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, a picturesque…
February 20, 2023 Many in the United States view gemstones as exotic luxury items from romantic, far-away locations. Perhaps you have heard Madagascar…
February 8, 2023 The British Crown Jewels with the Imperial State Crown center (1) and St. Edward’s Crown (2) (Photo credit: Fox Photos/Getty…