jewelry

Heart cut diamond rings are becoming more popular as engagement ring stones. Learn about quality, clarity, color and cost.

Don’t underestimate the importance of clarity, one of the Four Cs of gemstone grading. For faceted gems, basic clarity grading involves evaluating…

Lab-grown diamonds are rising in popularity because they are cost-effective, conflict-free, and environmentally friendly. They have the same…

Just like natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are priced according to the Four Cs: color, cut, clarity, and carat. However, lab-grown diamonds…

Yes, the GIA has been grading lab-grown diamonds since 2007. However, the reports the GIA previously offered for lab-grown diamonds were very…

Diamonds should represent memories and promises, but unfortunately many diamonds were mined in unsafe conditions or conflict zones. It can be…

If you’ve inherited or received a gift of gems or jewelry, you’re probably wondering whether the stones are real diamonds, other white gems,…

Step 2: Advanced Gemology Lesson 8 Back to syllabus In 1999, General Electric (GE) introduced a new diamond treatment into the jewelry trade. The…

Some people make distinctions between different kinds of synthetic or lab-grown gems. In fact, you may even find different definitions of synthetic…