Lapis Lazuli Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Lapis lazuli has been used since ancient times and remains popular today. This gemstone has been prized for its bright, blue color and used for inlay…
Oregon Sunstone Buying Guide
Our Oregon sunstone buying guide can help you learn how these gems are graded and how to identify a high quality stone or a bargain in the rough.
Identifying Synthetic Gems
Distinguishing between natural and synthetic gems is a critical skill for gemologists. Learn about gem making processes and the telltale signs…
Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite) Buying Guide
Our indicolite buying guide can help you learn how these blue tourmalines are graded, what to avoid, and how to identify a high-quality stone.
With Clarity Review
Find this Ring at With ClarityWith Clarity helps you create the perfect custom engagement ring. With Clarity was founded in 2013 by a husband-and-wife…
Choosing and Orienting Rough Gemstones
Selecting and orienting rough gems can be challenging for new faceters. These tips can help you choose the right tools and resolve some common problems.…
Rubellite Tourmaline Buying Guide
Our rubellite buying guide can help you learn how rubellites are graded, what to avoid, and how to identify a high-quality stone or a bargain in the…
Paraíba Tourmaline Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Discovered in 1989, paraíba tourmalines are among the world’s most prized gemstones. These rare gems are renowned for showing intense blue…
Emerald Myth Busters: Identifying Colombian Stones
Colombian emeralds can command premium prices. Jeffery Bergman separates emerald myth from fact when it comes to determining the origins of these…
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