jewelry

Tourmaline is a large crystalline silicate mineral supergroup that consists of many gem species that come in a rainbow of colors. Tourmaline is…

How should novice faceters choose their first gemstones? Learn which gem rough materials combine cutting ease, low cost, good size, and profit…

Cutting garnets and other color saturated gems for brilliance can be challenging. Here’s some advice for choosing the best angles for color and…

Teal sapphires feature blue and green colors in a beautiful combination. Learn all about these gems and why they might be the next big thing in sapphires.…

Founded in 2000, Whiteflash’s mission is to provide top quality diamonds and fine jewelry to their customers while providing…

With so many recommended faceting angles, new gem cutters can have a hard time choosing one. Learn the basic guidelines and some exceptions to the…

Buying a diamond doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn everything you need to know to buy the best diamond for your engagement ring.

Some gems are seldom faceted because they’re rarely found in nature or rarely used for jewelry. Learn a few tricks for faceting seven exotic gemstones.…

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.