Custom Bullet Shape Cut Tourmaline, Congo, 4.73 Carats cts
An amazing tourmaline that looks very much like a jumbo sized, well saturated, Merelani mint garnet.
Jewelry and Gemstone Appraisals for Insurance
Need insurance for your jewelry? You’ll need jewelry and gemstone appraisals. Learn what info they should include and who to trust with your…
Crystalline Quartz Buying Guide
Although often overlooked, quartz is available in many styles at reasonable prices. Our crystalline quartz buying guide can help you pick your…
Amethyst Gem, Price, and Jewelry Information
Discover everything about amethyst gemstones — from their meaning and properties to color variations. Learn about this purple February birthstone’s…
10 Rare Engagement Ring Stones that Won’t Break the Bank
Not all rare gemstones cost a fortune. If you’re looking for something different but affordable for your wedding, here are 10 rare engagement…
Aquamarine Mounting
Question: What’s the best way to mount an aquamarine gemstone in jewelry? By International Gem Society 4 minute read This white gold engagement…
How Do Aquamarines Form?
Aquamarines are popular gemstones. Although poetically associated with the sea, the modern March birthstone takes shape deep below the Earth…
Ten Rare and Expensive Engagement Ring Stones
These ten gems are some of the rarest and most desired in the world. If money is no object, consider one of these stones for an expensive engagement…
History of Birthstones
Birthstones have become an international jewelry trend, but have you ever wondered where this tradition began? Here is your rundown on the centuries-long,…
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