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Looking for alternatives to a classic diamond engagement ring? Learn about your options and see some wonderful photos of colored gemstone engagement…

Red gemstones are popular choices for engagement rings and fine jewelry. The three most popular stones are ruby, garnet, and red spinel. However,…

Don’t underestimate the importance of clarity, one of the Four Cs of gemstone grading. For faceted gems, basic clarity grading involves evaluating…

Are you looking for something truly unique for your next jewelry purchase? Explore these ten gemstones that are actually rarer than diamond. How…

Are you ready to sell your cut gemstones to local jewelers? Here are some basic rules for selling gems that will help you get started.

Learn how to cut star and cat’s eye gems. Once you understand how asterism and chatoyancy work, you’ll find unexpected treasures in overlooked…

Gems in jewelry settings can’t be evaluated the same way as loose stones. These guidelines are for gemologists learning to grade set gemstones.…

From bright, sunny colors to deep golden hues, yellow gemstones are warm and inviting. Learn how to assess the quality of yellow gems and find out…

Gemstone color measurements are hard to make with conventional color-order systems. Learn how recent colorimetry tech advances have improved…