garnet

A medium reddish pink rhodolite with a 80 Portuguese style facets on the bottom and a round brilliant crown design. This is a very nice garent and…

Faceting Survey Results for Polishing Garnet stones. Know the preferred polishing methods for Garnet. Also, view results for various procedures…

Velcryn Gems is a small, obsessive, witch-meets-luxury studio specializing in fine colored gemstones and intentional jewelry for collectors,…

Unit 8: Gem Identification with Simple Tools – More Detective Words More detective tools and tests! These words help us tell real gems from…

Amethysts are one of the most popular gemstone varieties. Used in jewelry at every price point, and you can find them set in inexpensive children’s…

Move over dainty chains and barely-there stackable rings, the cutting-edge jewelry at the 2025 Las Vegas shows was noticeably more substantial…

Imagine holding a rough, dull piece of crystal that transforms into a dazzling, brilliantly colored gem through the magic of faceting. This transformation…

Imagine holding a rough emerald worth thousands of dollars. Inside, you spot a dark crystal inclusion right in the center. Do you cut it out and lose…

Picture this: You have a stunning piece of aquamarine rough worth thousands of dollars. Do you cut it for maximum weight retention to preserve its…