White Gold vs Yellow Gold: How to Choose
When shopping for jewelry, choosing your primary metal is one of your first decisions. Let’s take a quick look at white and yellow gold options.…
Platinum vs White Gold: How to Choose
When shopping for fine white metal jewelry, you have two choices: platinum and white gold. The appearance of the two metals is essentially the same,…
14k vs 18k White Gold: How to Choose
What is the Difference Between 14k White Gold and 18k White Gold? Based off an ancient system of weight, gold that is 100% pure is described as being…
Is Moss Agate Expensive?
A gorgeous moss agate ring. Photo credit: Shuttertock/Liem Men Sang In recent years, the gemstone market has observed an ever-growing trend towards…
Is Jadeite Expensive?
Green Burmese Imperial jade ring and bangle. Photo credit Shuttertock/W. Scott McGill When discussing how gemstones are valued, jadeite is one…
Are Moonstones Expensive?
Rings with natural moonstones. Photo credit: Shutterstock/AnaKle The gentle, billowing light that shines from within moonstones is one of the…
Introduction to Native Elements
Native elements or minerals include well-known materials like gold, silver, and diamonds. Learn how to identify common native minerals.
What Is Rose Gold?
Rose gold is a gold alloy that has a warm, pinkish hue and is made from mixing pure yellow gold, copper and sometimes a small amount of silver. The silver…
A Guide to Mineral Names and Classification Systems
Some mineral names can quickly yield important information about specimens. Learn how minerals get their names and how they’re classified.
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