Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams: Easy Does It
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. An Online Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “Easy…
Diamond Buying and the 4 Cs, Part 4: Assessing Diamond Clarity
Diamond buyers often find assessing clarity challenging. Although inclusions may be difficult to see and identity, they can have a significant…
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 colors, designs, and settings to the…
An Introduction to Fancy Gem Cuts
Rounds dominate the gem market, but fancy gem cuts offer many beautiful options. Learn about the most popular fancy shapes, such as heart and emerald…
Fancy Colored Pink Diamond Buying Guide
With only a few produced each year, pink diamonds are among the rarest gems on the planet. Learn how quality impacts cost for these rarities in our…
Identifying Inclusions of Specific Gems
Some natural as well as synthetic gems have specific, characteristic inclusions. Learn the identifying inclusions of some of the most popular…
Why All Gem Designs are Compromises
All gem designs balance multiple factors that affect the stone’s appearance. Before tweaking a design, consider the overall goal for the finished…
Fancy Colored Yellow Diamond Buying Guide
Fancy colored yellow diamonds are becoming increasingly popular. Our yellow diamond buying guide has the information you need before your next…
Faceting Made Easy, Part 6: Gemstone Design Cuts
Part 6 of Trevor Hannam’s “Faceting Made Easy” features gemstone design cuts, like the Champagne Glass, that novices can try after the standard…
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