jewelry

Turquoise has been used in jewelry for millennia and remains a treasured but also affordable gemstone. If you want to learn more about this beautiful…

For this lesson, please read our gemstone encyclopedia listing Turquoise Value Price and Jewelry Information and then you can come…

Lab grown diamonds are fundamentally changing the diamond industry. Consumers have discovered they can get a larger, nicer diamond that is conflict-free…

What do gemologists need to know when appraising turquoise? Learn what are the main value factors to consider and the challenges you’ll face.

Justin Prim and Victoria Raynaud of Magus Gems discuss their plans to teach the art of gem cutting to a new generation.

Turquoise Hill in New Mexico is the oldest turquoise mine in North America. Learn the history of this amazing site and tour it through photos.

Almost all turquoises receive enhancements for jewelry use. Learn how to identify the most common turquoise treatments and synthetic options.…

What’s tanzanite mining like? Follow Jeff Moriarty of Moriarty’s Gem Art as he descends into a Tanzanian mine in search of these gemstones.

Is all turquoise turquoise color? Learn about this gem’s most popular natural colors and how people have prized them for millennia.