jewelry

The simple 10X loupe fits in your pocket and costs less than any other piece of gemological equipment. You’ll learn more with it than any other…

Revered through the ages for its color, turquoise jewelry has come to symbolize protection and hope. Used widely in antique jewelry and often…

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

Glance at the inventories of most fine jewelry stores and you’ll see most of their gems are transparent. However, you’ll routinely find one…

All gemstones need regular maintenance to look their best, but some need more attention than others. Like opal and pearl, turquoise requires some…

Turquoise is one of a small group of gemstones whose name is synonymous with a specific color. Descriptions like “emerald green”…

Just a few miles south of Santa Fe, New Mexico lies a vast plain covered only by low-growing vegetation. From this vantage point, one can see the Sangre…

According to some estimates, less than 5% of all turquoise mined worldwide is suitable for gem use without enhancement. Consequently, turquoise…

As a gemologist and appraiser living in the American Southwest, I’m often asked about turquoise. My customers usually have three main concerns…