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Tech advances and market forces make it essential for gem buyers to know the science behind synthetic gemstones and gem formation. Learn the basics…

A list of False or Misleading Gemstone Names and its Actual Gemological Name. Gathered by the source “Gemstones of the World, 3rd Edition, Walter…

Established in 1998, IGS is the largest online gemology resource and community.

My goal is to share with each of you the fun and folklore or gemstones. Since this is my first article for IGS, my goal is to introduce you to the difference…

This beginner’s bead bracelet project is a great way to learn how to string beads with wire. Follow these hints and step-by-step instructions.…

Have you ever heard of a gemstone with one thousand facets? I have never heard of a gemstone with more than three hundred facets, let alone one thousand.…

If you’re new to this business, let me clue you in. If you want to know what to expect as far as trends in the jewelry world, this is the place to come