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Nigerian Pink: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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October Birthstones: Pink Tourmaline and Opal
Discover the beauty and meaning of October birthstones: pink tourmaline and opal. Learn about their unique characteristics, origins, durability, and...
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Pink Ghost: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips,details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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What’s the Difference Between Rubies and Pink Sapphires?
How do gemologists distinguish between rubies and pink sapphires? Learn about the chemistry of corundum and the history of the...
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21 Beautiful Pink Gemstones: A Complete Guide
Discover 21 stunning pink gemstones , including diamond, morganite, and tourmaline. Learn hardness, rarity, and pricing for each pink gemstone...
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Fancy Colored Pink Diamond Buying Guide
With only a few produced each year, pink diamonds are among the rarest gems on the planet. Learn how quality...
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Pink Rose Bud: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Precious Coral Buying Guide
Deep-water coral displays bright, rich reds and delicate pinks. Our precious coral buying guide will help you choose a gem...
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How to Cut a True Checkerboard Heart
A checkerboard heart design is a great choice for a red or pink gem. Jeff Graham takes novice cutters through...
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Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a popular and useful decorative material, ranging in color from pink to a fine rose-red.This article covers informative...
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How Does Topaz Form?
Topaz requires specific and unusual conditions to form. Learn how topaz develops and how it gets its colors, from yellow...
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Morganite Buying Guide
Complete morganite buying guide covering the 4 Cs, treatments, and pricing. Learn how to choose the perfect pink beryl gemstone...
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“88” Around: Faceting Design Diagram
Details and guide for Faceting Design Diagrams. This design is an "88 Around". Its a nice change from a regular...
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Ruby and Sapphire Survey: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Our survey asked for your input on the age-old question: where is the line between ruby and sapphire? The results...
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Most Expensive Diamond Colors With Prices Explained
Looking at fancy colored diamonds? Discover unique diamond colors with our guide and learn how the pricing of these gems...
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Argyle Diamond Buying Guide – The Demise of a Great Artist
Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine, also known as the Argyle AK1 Pipe, is found in the north of the East...
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Watermelon Tourmaline Buying Guide
Looking for a fun summertime gem? Watermelon tourmaline adds a pop of color that's perfect for a playful summer look....
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Padparadscha Sapphire Buying Guide
What qualities should you look for when padparadscha sapphire buying? Learn about the sunset colors and other properties of these...
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Tourmaline Engagement Rings: the Ultimate Guide
Thinking about a tourmaline engagement ring? Learn everything you need to know to buy your perfect gem, from hardness and...
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Is Spinel Expensive?
Once known only as a ruby impersonator, the popularity and value of spinel have skyrocketed in recent years. This beautiful...
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Spinel Sources
Learn about important spinel sources across the globe — from historical mines to recent discoveries — and the colors they...
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Impurity Ions and Gemstone Colors
How do gems likes rubies and red beryls get their red color? Learn the role impurity ions play in the...
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Morganite Faceting Information
Suggestions and successful tips on Morganite Facet. Offers details on Morganite stones, and related issues and topics that are essential...
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An Update on Spinel Sold at the Las Vegas JCK Show in 2024
Spinel has been on quite a dramatic ride! Confused with corundum for centuries, it was only identified as an independent...
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Appraising Rubies
Appraising rubies is a skill every jeweler and gemologist needs to master. Learn about the different quality factors that can...
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The Power of Advertising: How the Marketing Juggernaut Behind the Barbie Movie Rocked the Gem World
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On July 21, 2023, the world got its first look at the long-anticipated movie Barbie.
Fans...
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The State of the Diamond Market in 2024
When one discusses the diamond market, there are quite a few individual niches which each have their own trends. Firstly,...
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Crystalline Quartz Buying Guide
Although often overlooked, quartz is available in many styles at reasonable prices. Our crystalline quartz buying guide can help you...
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Rose Quartz Faceting Information
Suggestions for successful tips on Rose Quartz Facet / Faceting Information. Offers details on Rose Quartz stones, and related issues,...
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Are Serengeti Rubies Real Rubies?
Although Tanzania is a source of rubies, so-called Serengeti rubies are more likely to be garnets. Learn more about rubies...
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Eighth Anniversary Gift: Tourmaline
Just like birthstones, there are gemstones that represent each wedding anniversary year. Tourmaline is the gemstone to give for an...
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Classic Engagement Ring Stones
Emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond are the most popular choices for classic engagement ring stones. Learn more about these traditional...
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Choosing a Spinel Engagement Ring Stone
Our spinel engagement ring stone guide can help you learn about this beautiful, colorful, durable, but little-known gemstone.
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Color Grading Fancy Colored Diamonds
The color grading standards for white diamonds don't apply to fancy colored diamonds. Learn the GIA and Argyle grading systems...
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Ninth Anniversary Gift Guide: Morganite
Celebrating nine years of marriage is an accomplishment indeed! For your union to last this long, you and your partner...
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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...
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Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams: Round Brilliant Dome #2
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this is...
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Sharing the Fun and Folklore of Gemology
My goal is to share with each of you the fun and folklore or gemstones. Since this is my first...
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An Interview with Ruby Expert Richard Hughes
Richard Hughes has been a leading ruby expert for decades. Learn how he got started and his tips for newcomers...
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World’s Biggest & Rarest Colored Gems Are on Display in L.A.
April 5, 2024
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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Robert Procop Exceptional Jewels are...
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Celebrity Engagement Rings
What stones are the trendsetters using to pop the question? Take a look at the diamonds and colored gems in...
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Fifth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Sapphire
Sapphire is the official fifth anniversary gift gemstone, making it a wonderful gift if you want to honor anniversary gift...
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Rubellite Tourmaline Buying Guide
Our rubellite buying guide can help you learn how rubellites are graded, what to avoid, and how to identify a...
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Gemstone Color Measurements and Specifications
Gemstone color measurements are hard to make with conventional color-order systems. Learn how recent colorimetry tech advances have improved accuracy....
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Emerald Origins: History and Identification
Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical...
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Diamond Properties Chart
Quick facts about the optical and physical properties of diamonds.
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Colorful Options: Choosing Topaz Engagement Ring Stones
You can probably find a topaz engagement ring stone in your favorite color at a reasonable price. Learn what to...
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