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Amethyst Faceting Information
An Amethyst is the most valuable and precious stone of the quartz family. More often than not are Amethyst facet...
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Amethyst Buying Guide
Long valued for its purple color and symbolic associations, amethyst is a versatile gem. Our amethyst buying guide can help...
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Is Amethyst Expensive?
Amethysts are one of the most popular gemstone varieties. Used in jewelry at every price point, and you can find...
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Amethyst Sources Around the World: The Geological Story Behind These Purple Gemstones
Discover how amethyst forms in volcanic regions worldwide. Learn what makes Brazilian, Uruguayan, and other sources unique, and the geological...
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Amethyst Meaning and Symbolism
Explore the amethyst meaning and journey from ancient protection against drunkenness to spiritual symbol. Discover the legends, meanings, and cultural...
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How Do Amethysts Form?
Discover the fascinating geological journey that transforms colorless quartz into vibrant purple amethyst through volcanic processes, iron impurities, and natural...
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Synthetic Amethyst: What is it and How is it Made?
Discover how synthetic amethyst is created, its key differences from natural specimens, and expert methods of identification in this comprehensive...
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February Birthstone: Amethyst
Amethyst, the February birthstone, comes in beautiful purple colors and makes a durable jewelry stone. Learn more about this wonderful...
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Birthstone Chart
What are the birthstones by month? January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, April is diamond, May is...
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13 Stunning Purple Gemstones: From Amethyst to Fluorite
Explore 13 beautiful purple gemstones for every budget and style. Learn about amethyst, tanzanite, purple sapphire, and rare purple varieties...
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Sixth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Amethyst
What is Amethyst?
Amethyst is the official sixth anniversary gemstone, offering a traditional alternative to iron or wood. Amethyst is...
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How Does Quartz Form?
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. Learn how quartz forms and how its most popular varieties...
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Shimmer: 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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What is the Average Gemstone Faceting Yield?
What’s the average gemstone faceting yield from a single piece of rough? Learn how to estimate how much material you’ll...
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Snare: 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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Whalm: 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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Carving Techniques for Handling Inclusions in Transparent Gems
Inclusions don't have to result in a loss of mass or value when cutting transparent gems. Learn how to manage...
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Angel Fish: 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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Shtick: 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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Phenomenon: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips,details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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Op Blade: 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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Crystalline Quartz Buying Guide
Although often overlooked, quartz is available in many styles at reasonable prices. Our crystalline quartz buying guide can help you...
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Gemstone Visual Examination Quizzes
A visual examination is the first step to identifying a gemstone. These quizzes will help student gemologists learn to recognize...
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Point Square Check – Reflector: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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Six Shooter: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and details on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Healing Gemstones? Ancient Crystals for Modern Wellness
Discover gemstones believed to have healing powers from amber to rose quartz. Explore how these ancient crystals might support wellness...
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Tucson Gem Show 2005
Jeff R Graham shares his opinions and thoughts on various topics in Just Ask Jeff. See what Jeff shares on...
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The Foundation Stones of the New Testament
Commentaries on the foundation stones of the Book of Revelation influenced the development of the Western birthstone system. Learn more...
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Simply X’ed: 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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Step Up: 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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Cross-Point: 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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Double Apple: 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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CheckMate – Reflector: Online Faceting Designs and Diagrams
Jeff Graham’s CheckMate gem design is a great choice for quartz or beryl earrings, especially for large stones in medium...
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Alternative Birthstones
Not happy with your birthstone? Explore these alternative birthstones associated with astrological signs, angels, the hour or day of your...
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Hammers: Guest Designers, Online Faceting Designs and Diagrams
Gem cutter Daniel Starr gave his “Hammers” gem design to the faceting community. Here, he describes his design and gives...
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Gem Trends 2018: Ultra Violet Gems and More
What will 2018 bring to the world of gems and jewelry? Learn about the latest gem trends — everything from...
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Are Man-Made Gemstones Real?
Get the insight of Jeff on all your questions and concerns about Gemstones. This "Just ask Jeff" article talks about...
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Understanding Gem Synthetics, Treatments, and Imitations, Part 5: Gemstone Treatments
Identifying gemstone treatments is difficult even for experienced gemologists. Learn about the many different ways gem color and clarity are...
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Long Tom: 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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Rattle Stretch: 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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Simple: 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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Gem, Mineral, and Rock Scanner Identification Apps Review
How accurate are gem, mineral, and rock scanner identification apps? Our review covers the strengths and weaknesses of over 20...
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SweetHeart: Online Faceting Designs and Diagrams
Jeff Graham’s SweetHeart cut shows great flash and dispersion. It’s a good choice for novices trying to cut their first...
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World Order: Faceting Design Diagram
Helpful tips, details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Torque Bead: 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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Torque Square: 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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Quiller: 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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