Precious — The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time: Book Review
What tales could gems tell? Jeffery Bergman reviews Precious — The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time, a new book by Helen Molesworth.
Broken Bangle — The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature: Book Review
Is fei cui a better term for “pyroxene jade” than jadeite? Jeffery Bergman reviews Broken Bangle, a new book on the history of jade names.
A Guide To The Best Radiant Cut Diamond Rings
Radiant cut diamond rings combine the best traits of the round and princess cut diamonds, but are 20-40% cheaper than the popular round diamond.…
An Update on Tourmaline Sold at The Las Vegas JCK Show in 2024
Tourmaline was found in many 2024 Las Vegas gem show booths, with some selling unset gems while others offering beautiful ready-to-wear pieces.…
Should We Separate the Markets for Natural Diamonds and Lab-Grown Diamonds?
The explosive growth in the market for lab grown diamonds has raised important questions about its relationship to the market for natural diamonds.…
Diamond Alternatives
There are plenty of great alternatives to mined diamonds available, beautiful white gemstones both natural and lab-made. Learn about different…
Zircon Engagement Ring Guide
Ready to pop the question to your partner? Need an engagement ring as special as they are? If you want an affordable ring with an unconventional flair,…
Zircon Buying Guide
Zircon’s extraordinary fire and brilliance have enchanted civilizations for millennia. Ancient traders prized these gems across silk…
Dichroscope Guide for Gemologists
A dichroscope is one of the most useful instruments a gemologist can have. Its primary purpose is to determine the pleochroism of a gem. This can…
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