jewelry

Every jewelry maker needs a place to work. Before investing in a jeweler’s workbench, learn about the features, models, and accessories you…

All gem designs balance multiple factors that affect the stone’s appearance. Before tweaking a design, consider the overall goal for the finished…

Blue diamonds are among the rarest and most prized diamonds. Our blue diamond buying guide will help consumers understand the value factors for…

Whether you’re a novice bead jewelry maker or just shopping for necklaces, these bead and necklace size charts and links to related articles…

Fancy colored yellow diamonds are becoming increasingly popular. Our yellow diamond buying guide has the information you need before your next…

Part 6 of Trevor Hannam’s “Faceting Made Easy” features gemstone design cuts, like the Champagne Glass, that novices can try after the standard…

With over 900 vendors and numerous geologic rarities, the 2017 Denver Gem and Mineral Showcase had plenty to see. Read about some highlights in…

In Part 1 of “Faceting Made Easy,” Trevor Hannam reviews gemstone properties in his introduction to faceting and learning to cut a standard…

A color wheel and mixing chart can help novice gem cutters evaluate how well colors will mix in a finished piece. Learn how to utilize these common…