January Birthstone: Garnet
Both the modern and traditional birthstone for January is garnet. Garnets come in many colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, and blue.…
December Birthstones: Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquoise
Discover December birthstones: blue topaz, blue zircon, tanzanite, and turquoise. Explore their meanings, origins, and jewelry options in…
Emerald Origins: History and Identification
Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical properties of…
How to Facet Gems
What does it take to facet gems? Patience and HAI, locking the gem at the right height, angle, and index on a faceting machine. Learn how you can do…
Cartier Signals Price Increase And Other Luxury Jewelers May Follow
Geopolitics may finally be catching up to the luxury jewelry market. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron signaled…
Emerald Buying Guide
Master emerald buying with our comprehensive guide. Learn to evaluate color, clarity, cut, and carat while avoiding treated stones and identifying…
Exclusive Industry Interview: BriteCo CEO Dustin Lemick Plans For Future As Company Raises $9m Series A
May 4, 2022 Last month BriteCo, the insurtech company making jewelry and watch insurance more accessible, secured a $9 million Series A. Led by…
Gold Refining Advice for Jewelers
Before you turn the alloyed gold you got a great deal on into gold jewelry, carefully consider what gold refining system will work best for you.
Kunzite Buying Guide
Rare and fragile, kunzite challenges lapidaries and delights jewelry aficionados. Our kunzite buying guide can help you add this gem to your collection.…
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