Testing for Anomalous Double Refraction
The polariscope is one of gemology’s simplest and most useful tools. With a little practice and our three-part polariscope guide, you’ll…
Gemstone Doublets, Triplets, and Other Assembled Stones
An assembled gemstone is constructed from two or more combined materials. Gemstone doublets and triplets, intarsias, and rhinestones are all…
Latest Trends from GemGenève 2023
June 2, 2023 Photo Credit: Olena Rybnikova GemGenève is an international gem and jewelry show that takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, a picturesque…
Custom Pendants: Buying Guide for 2025
Of all the types of jewelry that you can wear, some argue that custom made pendants have the most potential to embody meaningful sentiments expressed…
Almost Three Years Later, Covid-19 Continues to Plague Gemstone Mining in Brazil and Madagascar
March 3, 2023 The pandemic changed a lot of things in the world. One effect was the interruption of supply chains of many types of raw materials, and…
Anniversary Gifts By Year
The anniversary gift for year 1 is gold, and the anniversary gift for year 2 is garnet. Our chart tells you the best gemstone anniversary gifts by…
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