jewelry

Step 6: Appraising Lesson 2 Back to syllabus Appraising gems and jewelry involves giving an opinion of value. If you take a pair of earrings to a jewelry…

Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 21 Back to syllabus In this article, we’ll focus on both jewelry attachments and miscellaneous…

Many people are happy referring to the clasp on a necklace as “that thingy.” A few prefer using the proper terminology. There are indeed many…

Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 18 Back to syllabus Although worn on different parts of the body, bracelets and necklaces share much of…

Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 19 Back to syllabus Men and women of all ages wear rings. Some rings symbolize significant events, such…

Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 20 Back to syllabus Today, people wear earrings in varied styles and in many different ways. Some opt for…

Brazilianite’s lovely green to yellow colors make it a must for gem collectors. Large faceted stones are often flawed, but smaller cut gems can…

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can help jewelry marketers avoid making deceptive claims. Learn about the FTC diamond jewelry guide updates…

Yugawaralite is a very rare colorless to pinkish zeolite mineral. Little facetable material exists, so a cut yugawaralite would be a prized addition…