jewelry

The idea of a single birthstone for each month is a modern idea with a long history, but today’s consumers can choose gems from traditional or modern…

Gemologists sometimes measure gemstone density or specific gravity to help with gem identification. Learn the basics of this property and how…

Accurately describing gem color is critical to determining a gemstone’s value. Learn how to grade hue, tone, and saturation and avoid some common…

The International Gem Society (IGS) ran a jewelers pricing survey in 2002 and 2012. Over those ten years, we saw significant changes in the world’s…

We want to help you enjoy rock tumbling At RockTumbler.com, our goal is to help people enjoy tumbled stones and the rock tumbling hobby.  We do…

Your prized gemstones deserve custom faceting. Learn the benefits of working with precision faceters and tips for starting your own jewelry project.…

The faceting process turns rough stones into finished gems. Learn the steps custom faceters take to create unique gemstones that tell a client’s…

In the gem design stage of jewelry making, faceters evaluate a stone’s qualities. Learn how to choose a cut for a gemstone as unique as your personal…

A precision faceter can turn a rough stone into a story gemstone as unique as each client. Choosing the right rough is the first step in the design…