Aquamarine Durability
Aquamarines are fairly tough jewelry stones, but they do have some weaknesses. Learn about aquamarine durability and what precautions you should…
Synthetic Aquamarines
Synthetic aquamarines are relatively rare, but gemologists may encounter them. Learn how these stones are made and how to distinguish them from…
Is It Safe to Buy a Diamond Ring Online?
Buying a diamond ring online has become increasingly popular in the last few years. With the rise in online retailers in general, and the improvement…
Distinguishing Aquamarine Imitations
How can gemologists quickly distinguish aquamarines from aquamarine imitations? We’ll review some common lookalikes and their most notable…
Are Flawless Diamonds Perfect?
To most people, the word “flawless” means perfect. When it comes to diamonds, however, it’s a bit more nuanced. Internally Flawless diamonds…
Aquamarine Buying Guide
Discover the complete aquamarine buying guide with expert tips on color, clarity, cut, and carat. Learn about treatments, synthetics, and alternatives…
The History of Asscher Cut Diamonds
All faceted diamonds exhibit some special charm. Each shape has its own allure and most women have a preference for one or another diamond cuts.…
Mermaid Sapphires: the Next Big Thing in Engagement Ring Stones
Mermaid sapphires are the rarest type of teal sapphires. Learn all about these blue-green gems that could soon become popular engagement ring…
Cerussite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
As beautiful as a diamond, a faceted cerussite actually has higher dispersion and usually excellent transparency, colorless or light body color,…
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