A Tribute to Bench Jewelers
Bench jewelers work very hard with little or no acknowledgement, creating and repairing treasured possessions. These stories pay tribute to…
Epidote Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
The epidote mineral supergroup contains many related species of interest to collectors. However, epidote itself is the one most likely to be faceted…
Obsidian Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Obsidian is the most common form of natural glass and occurs in many attractive varieties. Since prehistoric times, people have used this material…
Phenomenal Gems: Cat’s Eyes, Star Stones, and More
Phenomenal gems seem to do magical things with light. Learn the science behind optical effects like cat’s eyes and star stones and how to judge…
Aquamarine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Named after the color of sea water, aquamarine is the blue to blue-green member of the beryl family. Readily available and moderately priced, the…
Green Diamond Buying Guide: Diamonds for the Elite Collector
All gemstones and diamonds are rare to some degree. To be classified as a gemstone the material must be beautiful, durable, and rare. Scarcity is…
Aquamarine Enhancements
The most common aquamarine enhancements try to turn blueish green stones pure blue. Learn how heating and other aquamarine treatments work.
Champagne and Brown Diamond Buying Guide – Natural Diamonds with a Hint of Warmth
Find this Ring at Blue NileA champagne diamond set in rose gold. The warmth of the diamond and the rose gold is both soft and stunning. From Blue Nile.…
Scapolite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Although not well known, scapolite would make an attractive gem material for both jewelry enthusiasts and mineral collectors. It comes in a wide…
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