Precious — The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time: Book Review
What tales could gems tell? Jeffery Bergman reviews Precious — The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time, a new book by Helen Molesworth.
Diamond Alternatives
There are plenty of great alternatives to mined diamonds available, beautiful white gemstones both natural and lab-made. Learn about different…
Zircon Buying Guide
Zircon’s extraordinary fire and brilliance have enchanted civilizations for millennia. Ancient traders prized these gems across silk…
10X Loupe for Gemologists and Jewelers
The simple 10X loupe fits in your pocket and costs less than any other piece of gemological equipment. You’ll learn more with it than any other…
What is Birefringence?
Gems that polarize light and split it into two (or three) different directions are said to be doubly refractive. Birefringence is a measure of a…
Zircon Sources
Zircon sources can be found all over the world. The mineral zircon can occur in many different geological environments. However, only a small percentage…
How Old is My Zircon?
Despite fantastic colors, brilliance, and dispersion, zircon is an often overlooked gemstone. However, zircon is a remarkable mineral with…
How Does Zircon Form?
Zircon gemstones occur in a wide range of beautiful colors that appeal to gem and jewelry enthusiasts. Zircon’s formation process also…
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