jewelry

How can you get lower gem and jewelry insurance quotes? Asking a potential insurer these four questions could help lower your premiums.

Before you buy jewelry and gemstone insurance, learn what to ask insurance companies and make sure the policy meets your needs.

Also known as heliotrope, bloodstone is the traditional March birthstone. This dark green, opaque chalcedony with red to orange spots is a variety…

Your homeowners insurance may cover gems and jewelry, but don’t assume it covers all risks or the value of your items. Ask your insurer these questions.…

Ametrine is a variety of quartz that displays bands of both amethyst purple and citrine yellow. These gems are typically cut to showcase their dramatic…

A beautiful but rare mineral, kämmererite is extraordinarily difficult to facet. As a result, the availability of cut gems is severely limited.…

Need insurance for your jewelry? You’ll need jewelry and gemstone appraisals. Learn what info they should include and who to trust with your…

Glass has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. By itself, glass is brittle and unimpressive with very little color or brilliance. However,…

Opals are in a class by themselves. As a species, opal is so unique it has its own descriptive vocabulary. More than any other gem, each opal is distinctly…